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 Cruiserweight Classic S1E5 – August 10, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1033746783)
August 10, 2016: “Round 2 of the Cruiserweight Classic kicks off! Kota Ibushi takes on Cedric Alexander and more! Who will prove to be the best in the world?”
2. Stone Cold Podcast – Dean Ambrose (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1027062983)
August 8, 2016: “WWE Hall of Famer and Icon Stone Cold Steve Austin has a no holds barred LIVE interview with The Lunatic Fringe, Dean Ambrose!”
3. WWE NXT 348 – August 10, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1033790583)
August 10, 2016: “Mojo Rawley looks for revenge against NXT Champion Samoa Joe in our main event!”
4. WWE Talking Smack 886 – August 9, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1030377883)
August 9, 2016: “Renee Young catches up with your favorite SmackDown Superstars after the show to hear their thoughts on all of the evening’s action.”
5. 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!”
6. 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!”
7. 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!”
8. 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!”
9. Superstar Ink – Paige (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v1012680383)
August 8, 2016: “Corey Graves meets up with Paige at the Empire State Tattoo Expo in New York City to find out about the rebellious Superstar’s tattoos.”
10. 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!”
11. 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.”
12. 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.”
13. 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?”
14. RAW 1207 – July 11, 2016 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v999295083)
July 11, 2016: “Mr. McMahon returns to make a huge announcement. Seth Rollins gives a biased report on Roman Reigns. Plus, Sasha Banks, The Club, and more!”
15. WWE Summerslam 2015 – August 23, 2015 (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v406459383/)
August 23, 2015: “The Undertaker challenges Brock Lesnar, plus WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and US Champion John Cena battle title for title!”
16. Swerved – You’ve Been Had All Day! (Network Link: http://network.wwe.com/video/v771258783/)
June 6, 2016: “Big Show becomes a bronze statue, a crazy fan invades the Performance Center, Becky Lynch and R-Truth set up a security checkpoint.”
17. 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!”
18. 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.”
19. 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?”
20. 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.”
Closing Thoughts
Swerved manages to hold on with one episode in the top 20, while three episodes of NXT and four episodes of CWC help fill out the list. Interestingly, this week’s Cruiserweight Classic managed to beat out the Stone Cold Podcast, but NXT wasn’t able to do the same.
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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