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 347 – August 3, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1005088283)
August 3, 2016: “After being sidelined with an injury for over a year and a half, Hideo Itami finally returns to action on NXT!”
2. WWE Cruiserweight Classic S1E4 – August 3, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1004183583)
August 3, 2016: “Round 1 of the Cruiserweight Classic comes to a close! Johnny Gargano takes on Tommaso Ciampa, Noam Dar vs. Gurv Sihra and much more!”
3. WWE Talking Smack 885 – August 2, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1000183083)
August 2, 2016: “Renee Young catches up with your favorite SmackDown Superstars after the show to hear their thoughts on all of the evening’s action.”
4. WWE Battleground 2016 – July 24, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v955683083)
July 24, 2016: “Dean Ambrose defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Plus, John Cena, Sami Zayn, The Club, and more!”
5. Legends with JBL – Booker T Part 1 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v996876883)
August 1, 2016: “JBL sits down with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T to discuss early troubles, the relationship with his brother Stevie Ray and making it to WCW.”
6. Legends with JBL – Booker T Part 2 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v996876883)
August 1, 2016: “JBL’s interview continues with Booker T revealing the highs, lows and backstage controversies experienced during the Hall of Famer’s career.”
7. WWE Cruiserweight Classic S1E3 – July 27, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v977705083)
July 27, 2016: “Round One of the Cruiserweight Classic continues as THE Brian Kendrick makes his return to WWE, Zack Sabre battles Tyson Dux, and much more!”
8. WWE NXT 346 – July 27, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v977054483)
July 27, 2016: “As NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn looms, who will be named the No. 1 Contender to Samoa Joe’s NXT Championship?”
9. WWE Ride Along – Rockford Ride Along (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v969388283)
July 25, 2016: “Life is a highway as AJ Styles and The Club and the duo of Chris Jericho and Mark Henry depart Green Bay, Wisconsin for Rockford, Illinois.”
10. Superstar Ink – Enzo Amore (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v983871883/)
August 1, 2016: “Corey Graves sits down with ‘The Realest Guy in the Room’ Enzo Amore to discover the personal meaning behind his tattoos.”
11. WWE Cruiserweight Classic S1E2 – July 20, 2016 (Network Link:http://network.wwe.com/video/v948453083)
July 20, 2016: “Round 1 of the Cruiserweight Classic rolls on! Who will prove to be the best in the world?”
12. Wrestlemania 32 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v569259683)
April 3, 2016: “Triple H defends the WWE World Title versus Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose battles Brock Lesnar in a Street Fight, plus The Undertaker and more!”
13. RAW 1206 – July 4, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v925957683)
July 4, 2016: “In honor of the 4th of July, Superstars unite for a 16-Man Tag Team Elimination main event. Plus, Seth Rollins, John Cena, and many more!”
14. WWE Money In The Bank 2016 – June 19, 2016 (Network Link:http://network.wwe.com/video/v821280783)
June 19, 2016: “Seth Rollins challenges Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Superstars battle for the Money In The Bank contract.”
15. Swerved – Who Woulda Thought? (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v771294683)
June 6, 2016: “Swerved is back! Miz pranks a security guard, a focus group samples some New Day products, and Paige makes a bloody mess.”
16. WWE Cruiserweight Classic S1E1 – July 13, 2016 (Network Link:http://network.wwe.com/video/v924921083)
July 13, 2016: “The premiere episode of the Cruiserweight Classic kicks off! Who will prove to be the best in the world?”
17. Superstar Ink – Kevin Owens (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v956082783)
July 25, 2016: “Corey Graves sits down with Kevin Owens for a discussion on what The Prizefighter’s tattoos mean to him.”
18. 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!”
19. 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.”
20. Swerved – Drop It Down! (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v771297783)
June 6, 2016: “Rollins and Orton surprise trash-talking kids, The New Day and Usos cause chaos in a hardware store, and R-Truth is a crazy ex-boyfriend.”
Closing Thoughts
With several major shows and the Cruiserweight Classic gaining steam, Swerved is finally being knocked out of the Top 20. Of course, some episodes still remain and I suspect they may next week as well. Regardless, a lot of new material fills this Top 20 up.
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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