Rumor: TNA, Ring of Honor coming to WWE Network

WWE Network is home to the world’s largest library of pro wrestling content, but there’s still room for more. It sounds like some big changes are in the works for the Network, including the addition of non-WWE content.

According to Wrestling Observer Radio, market research conducted by WWE is suggesting that the WWE Network will soon be split out into four different pricing models. A premium, $14.99 plan would potentially include access to content from Ring of Honor and TNA.

There’s no official word on whether WWE has secured the rights to either library, or whether the proposed deals would include current content or merely the back catalog. It is clear, however, that WWE is in negotiations with both companies.

The reports also suggest that a new weekly Cruiserweight show would premiere on the Network. Additionally, NXT would now be broadcast live, though it’s unclear whether the show would be held weekly, or if the existing four-hour recording sessions would simply now be broadcast.

The proposed new pricing model would feature WWE Network subscriptions options at $4.99, $9.99, $14.99, and free.

The free subscription would include access to all small video clips–less than five minutes–as well as five hours of monthly viewing across the entire back catalog, including any live events older than thirty days. It would also allow 24/7 access to the scheduled programming feed, excluding live PPVs, NXT, and the CWC.

At the $4.99 price, you’ll be able to watch any of the “big four” pay-per-views, including the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. However, this plan will only be available on phones and tablets. There is no limit on back catalog viewing, but viewing of NXT episodes would be delayed, and the proposed CWC show would not be available.

The $9.99 subscription would be exactly as it is now, with full access to the entire back catalog, live events, and limited commercial breaks. Additionally, it would include the live NXT broadcasts and the proposed CWC show.

$14.99 would get you all that, and access to what WWE is calling “independent wrestling content.” TNA and Ring of Honor are the promotions being discussed right now, but that list could expand to smaller companies, as well. There would be no commercials at this price.

The premium, $14.99 price would also get access to some other perks, as well, including the ability to vote for the Hall of Fame. There would also be second-screen content, early access to ticket purchases, and other options.