WWE Network Launching in Japan

On July 4th of this year, WWE held the “Beast in the East” event in Tokyo. That should be the first of many because not only is WWE debating about having a future NXT Takeover special in Japan, but the WWE Network is launching in Japan on January 5th, 2016.

WWE.com has released the following statement about the WWE Network’s launch overseas.

TOKYO and STAMFORD, Conn., December 11, 2015 – Beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2016, fans in Japan can order WWE Network online by going to WWENetwork.com and receive their first month of service free.  WWE Network in Japan will cost $9.99 USD per month, with no commitment and the ability to cancel anytime.

Subscribers will have access to the U.S. English language version of WWE Network and get all 12 WWE pay-per-view events at no additional cost, as well as 24/7 scheduled programming and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library with more than 4,000 hours of content, including Raw® and SmackDown® re-airs, and every WWE, WCW™ and ECW™ pay-per-view.

“Japan is strategically important for WWE given our passionate and engaged fan base in the market,” said George Barrios, WWE Chief Strategy & Financial Officer. “The global expansion of WWE Network is critical to the continued growth of our brand internationally.”

Source: Wrestlezone.com