In the past, we have reported on WWE surveying fans on possible reality programs for the WWE Network. Similarly, WrestlingDVDNews.com is reporting that WWE is currently considering 14 concepts for future WWE Network programs.
Below are the 14 concepts:
1) News (Comedic)- A news show regarding WWE, presented with a comedic slant such as “The Colbert Report” or “The Daily show.”
2) News (Serious)- Once again, a news show regarding WWE, but this would be presented in a more serious manner such as “SportsCenter.”
3) Documentaries- New additions to past documentaries, which featured Daniel Bryan and Ultimate Warrior. The documentaries would be in-depth, similarly to HBO’s “Hard Knocks” and “24/7,” which highlight NFL and NHL teams respectively.
4) In-ring- Once again, new additions to existing content such as NXT and “WWE Main Event.”
5) Game Shows- WWE Superstars would be involved in some manners, possibly hosting or competing. It would be WWE-themed, and fans could win cash prizes, similarly to “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.”
6) Talk Shows- Exclusive, sometimes intimate, interviews with WWE Superstars, Divas, and Legends. The show would follow a format similar to current late-night talk shows, in addition to “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.”
7) Animated- New additions, in which the content would be similar to “Slam City.”
8) Reality: Docu-series- Unscripted reality shows, similar to “Total Divas” and “Legends House.”
9) Reality: Lifestyle- Reality shows looking at the daily-life of a WWE Superstar. It would look at the food they enjoy and places they visit. This would be similar to programs on the Travel Channel.
10) Reality: Competition (In-ring)- In-ring competitions such as “Tough Enough,” which has been confirmed.
11) Reality: Competition (Outside of Ring)- Competitions of WWE talents outside of the squared-circle. The shows would be similar to ‘The Amazing Race” and “Shaq Vs.”
12) Reality: Buying/Selling- A look at WWE talents collecting memorabilia, among other things. The programs would be similar to the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” and “American Pickers.”
13) Reality: Survival- Here, WWE talents would be faced with the task of surviving the wild, similarly to “Man vs. Wild.”
14) Reality: Prank Shows- In this concept, WWE talents would be attempting to punk or prank each other. Similar to past shows on television such as, “Punk’d” and currently “Impractical Jokers.”
Be sure to head over to WrestlingDVDNews.com’s original report to vote on your four most favorite concepts.
Editor’s Note
I don’t know about you guys, but I like reading about this kind of stuff. Who knows if any of these concepts will even be used, but I like some of these ideas. Let me know in the comments which, if any, concepts you like.
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