Every so often the WWE Network updates their “Most Popular” recommendations. While the exact science to this section isn’t completely known, we do know that it seems as though the live stream doesn’t directly impact it. However, chances are selecting “watch from the beginning” would count as views. Regardless, it is always interesting to see what is being watched and it may just encourage you to check something out! So without further adieu, let’s see what is today’s Top 20!
1. WWE NXT 318 – January 27, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v540619183)
January 27, 2016: “Sami Zayn, Baron Corbin, and Samoa Joe compete in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new number 1 Contender.”
2. WWE Royal Rumble 2016 – January 24, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v539767983)
January 24, 2016: “Roman Reigns will defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against 29 other WWE Superstars in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match!”
3. WWE Ride Along – Shipping Down From Boston (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v540363183)
January 25, 2016: “Ride Along from Boston to Philly with The New Day, Dolph Ziggler and The Miz, as they navigate the road, life, and everything in between!”
4. WWE 24 – Wrestlemania: Silicon Valley (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v539768483)
January 24, 2016: “Go behind the curtain from WrestleMania as Sting makes his debut, Seth Rollins wins his first WWE World Heavyweight Title, and much more!”
5. Wrestlemania 31 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v57482783)
March 29, 2015: “At WrestleMania 31, Brock Lesnar defends his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns and Sting takes on Triple H.”
6. WWE NXT 317 – January 20, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v539588783)
January 20, 2016: “Johnny Gargano faces his biggest test since arriving in NXT by taking on Samoa Joe in the Main Event!”
7. Legends with JBL – Brian James (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v539302983)
January 18, 2016: “JBL sits down with Brian James to discuss life as a Marine, his battles with personal demons and his current role behind the scenes at WWE.”
8. RAW 150 – March 11, 1996 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v37057089)
March 11, 1996: “A special look at Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart’s training for their upcoming Iron Man Match. Plus, The Undertaker, Yokozuna, and more.”
9. Stone Cold Podcast – Ric Flair (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v538337283)
January 11, 2016: “WWE Hall of Famer and Icon Stone Cold Steve Austin will have a no holds barred LIVE interview with The Nature Boy, Ric Flair!”
10. TLC 2015 – December 13, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v534076683)
December 13, 2015: “Roman Reigns faces Sheamus for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. Plus, much more action!”
11. Nitro 27 – March 10, 1996 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v35566885)
March 10, 1996: “Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, and The Taskmaster face Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Booty Man in a Double Strap Lumberjack Match.”
12. Wrestlemania XXX (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v31920091)
April 6, 2014: “WrestleMania 30! On April 6, 2014, Superstars, Divas and Legends let the good times roll with a celebration thirty years in the making.”
13. Total Divas – Gone With The Wine (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v528046783)
September 8, 2015: “Nikki takes a much-needed trip to Napa, Trinity drags her family on an RV camping trip, and Eva must choose between her career and Jonathan.”
14. RAW 1179 – December 28, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v537980783)
December 28, 2015: “Mr. McMahon’s attempts to lay down some authority on WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns backfires. John Cena makes his return!”
15. WWE Hell in a Cell 2015 – October 25, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v525510583)
October 25, 2015: “Brock Lesnar looks to lay his rivalry with The Undertaker to rest inside Hell in a Cell. Plus, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and many more!”
16. WWE Royal Rumble 2015 – January 25, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v37161153)
January 25, 2015: “Royal Rumble 2015 features a triple threat title match between John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Seth Rollins and the 30-man Royal Rumble match.”
17. WWE Breaking Ground – Respect (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v537380683)
January 4, 2016: “In the Season Finale, all roads lead to NXT TakeOver: Respect, where one Superstar or Diva will be getting the call up to the main roster.”
18. WWE NXT 316 – January 13, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v538593683)
January 13, 2016: “The top female competitors in NXT compete in a Number 1 Contender Battle Royal to determine Bayley’s next challenger.”
19. WWE Countdown – Thunderous Returns (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v34372003)
July 8, 2014: “Counting down the top ten most Thunderous returns ever in WWE History, as voted by the WWE Universe.”
20. WWE Survivor Series 2015 – November 22, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v531252383)
November 22, 2015: “The bells toll at Survivor Series in celebration for 25 Years of The Undertaker. Plus the WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament concludes.”
Closing Thoughts
So that’s it! Our first installment. I definitely think keeping track of this from time to time can show some interesting trends as to what is being watched. It is important to remember that what is advertised or promoted is usually near the top, which is a sign that if other content is promoted better it could end up being viewed more.
Original content has been lacking lately, but you can see how well recent original content does while even Breaking Ground still manages to hang out on the list. NXT and pay-per-views seem to dominate the list, however. People definitely have Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania fever. So what do you think of the list? Anything on it you have watched lately? Any surprises? Anything you think you might check out? Let us know in the comments!
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