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 319 – February 3, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v541597083)
February 3, 2016: “The NXT Champion accepts the challenge as Finn Balor takes on Apollo Crews in the Main Event tonight.”
2. Legends with JBL – Ron Simmons (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v541320583)
February 1, 2016: “JBL sits down with Ron Simmons to discuss his personal life, becoming an All-American football star at FSU, and his legendary WWE career.”
3. 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!”
4. 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!”
5. 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.”
6. 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!”
7. 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.”
8. RAW 151 – March 18, 1996 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v37065843)
March 18, 1996: “WWE Champion Bret Hart faces off with Tatanka in the main event. The Undertaker plays mind games with Diesel. Plus, Goldust, Fatu and more.”
9. 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.”
10. 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.”
11. RAW 1180 – January 4,2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v539465783)
January 4, 2016: “Roman Reigns’ career is at stake when he defends his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Sheamus. Plus, Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch, and more!”
12. Wrestlemania Rewind – Wrestlemania is Jericho! (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v33110547)
May 27, 2014: “Relive two of Y2J’s best matches at the Show of Shows, from WrestleMania 25 against WWE’s Legends AND at WrestleMania XXVI against Edge.”
13. 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!”
14. 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!”
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. Total Divas – An Unwanted Proposal (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v528052583)
September 15, 2015: “Paige is blindsided by a marriage proposal while Brie and Bryan clash over his plans for the future.”
17. 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!”
18. 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.”
19. Wrestlemania 29 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v31289579)
April 7, 2013: “John Cena has a chance to rewrite history when he challenges the Rock for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 29 in Metlife Stadium.”
20. NXT Takeover – London (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v534940483)
December 16, 2015: “LIVE from London, Finn Balor defends the NXT Championship against Samoa Joe plus Bayley defends the NXT Women’s Championship vs. Nia Jax.”
Closing Thoughts
Our second installment of the Top 20 shows a lot of the same shows on the list. For reference, be sure to check out the first edition. As always, the latest shows spring to the top. This is a combination of being fresh material and more active on the live stream. It is always interesting to see how many NXT episodes show up, plus a group of Wrestlemanias.
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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