Sometimes, there is WWE Network news that either doesn’t warrant a post of its own, or there simply isn’t time to get to it due to more pressing matters at the time. This can be a release date of a show, something removed from the service, or something else minor. The WWE Network News and Tidbits posts are here to catch multiple little bits of news and inform the readers. If you have any recent news or information we didn’t cover below, feel free to let us know in the comments section!
Weekend Content
This weekend will be another slow one for fans of WWE Network & Peacock. Friday will not feature any original programming aside from the standard episode of NXT Level Up. Saturday will feature a wXw show along with the typical Main Event and SmackDown LowDown episodes. Lastly, Sunday will have a month-old edition of SmackDown added.
Below is all the content promoted to arrive this weekend:
Friday, Jul. 21
NXT Level Up – 10 p.m. ETSaturday, Jul. 22
WWE Main Event (7/6/23)
The SmackDown LowDown – 10 a.m. ET
wXw Drive of Champions 2023 – 12 p.m. ETSunday, Jul. 23
Friday Night SmackDown (6/24/23)
Armbars & Sidebars
Our friends over at Armbars & Sidebars on YouTube has a new interview up featuring former ROH star and current New Japan STRONG trainer Tyler Bateman. The NJPW STRONG star sat down with A&S for about an hour and a half to discuss a number of subjects including:
- His early fandom.
- Breaking into wrestling.
- The scene in Oklahoma.
- Vader’s private parts.
- The California wrestling scene.
- Bar Wrestling.
- Teaming up with Brody King.
- PWG.
- & More!
You can check out the full interview, along with highlights by clicking here. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Make sure to let them know we sent you. Below is the direct video to a clip from the full interview:
WWE NXT Level Up Preview
NXT: Level Up is airing Friday on WWE Network and Peacock. The newest WWE Network and Peacock program will be featuring three matches Friday. This includes the return of Ikemen Jiro in tag team action, Izzy Dame’s debut, and Javier Bernal vs. Dante Chen.
Below is the preview for this episode:
An amazing edition of NXT Level Up will feature Dante Chen and Javier Bernal each seeking a critical victory, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger pairing up to battle Ikemen Jiro and Quincy Elliott, and Dani Palmer clashing with newcomer Izzi Dame.
Two staples of NXT Level Up, Chen and Bernal have each enjoyed several impressive wins since the brand’s inception.
Chen has earned victories over the likes of Tavion Heights, Boa and Luca Crusifino, though he’ll be looking to bounce back from a tough defeat at the hands of Charlie Dempsey in his last outing. Bernal, who was defeated by Chen in their last head-to-head matchup in August, will also attempt to reenter the winner’s circle after being defeated by Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo last month.
A powerful new tag team, Hank and Tank seem likely to turn their bout with Jiro and Elliott into a slugfest just as they did when they defeated Bronco Nima and Lucien Price on WWE’s newest brand.
Jiro and Elliott were defeated by Malik Blade and Edris Enofé in their only match as tag team partners, but they make for an eccentric tandem that will undoubtedly try to ruffle the feathers of their opponents.
A promising rookie, Palmer goes for her second win in her last three singles matches when she is opposed by the debuting Dame, a confident competitor who boasts an impressive collegiate volleyball background.
Don’t miss an incredible episode of NXT Level Up, streaming Friday at 10/9 C on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else!
Archived Content & Cards
A brand new episode of the WWE The Bump aired on the WWE Network this past week. This go around, the in-studio guest was RAW star Matt Riddle. Two other RAW stars also appeared on the show – with both Tommaso Ciampa and Shayna Baszler calling in.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of NXT to the WWE Network – although due to contractual obligations some are unable to access it until a week later. This week, the July 18th, 2023 edition of NXT was added to the archives, and it featured a shocking title change, the return of Los Lotharios for in-ring action, and more.
Below is the card for the latest NXT uploaded to the archives:
- Los Lotharios vs. Dragon Lee & Nathan Frazer.
- Gigi Dolin vs. Kiana James.
- SCRYPTS & Axiom vs. Bronco Nima & Lucien Price.
- Elektra Lopez vs. Thea Hail.
- Oro Mensah vs. Eddy Thorpe.
- North American Championship: Wes Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of SmackDown from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This go around, the June 16th, 2023 edition of SmackDown was added to the archives and it featured the big decision: would Jey Uso align with Jimmy or Roman Reigns?
Below is the card for the latest SmackDown uploaded to the archives:
- Tag Team Gauntlet Match.
- Zelina Vega vs. IYO SKY.
- AJ Styles & Michin vs. Karrion Kross & Scarlett.
- Santos Escobar vs. LA Knight.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of RAW from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This week, the June 19th, 2013 edition of RAW was added to the archives, and it featured Logan Paul’s return, a six-man tag team main event, a big return, and more!
Below is the card for the latest RAW uploaded to the archives:
- Tommaso Ciampa vs. The Miz.
- Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville.
- Indus Sher vs. Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin.
- Matt Riddle vs. Ludwig Kaiser.
- Alpha Academy vs. The Viking Raiders.
- Trish Stratus vs. Raquel Rodriguez.
- Bronson Reed vs. Shinsuke Nakamura.
- The Judgment Day vs. Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of Main Event from over two weeks prior as per their contract with television networks. This time, the June 29th episode of WWE Main Event featured Emma battling Katana Chance with Kayden Carter ringside, plus Apollo Crews vs. JD McDonagh in a rematch.
Below is the card for the latest Main Event uploaded to the archives:
- Emma vs. Katana Chance.
- Apollo Crews vs. JD McDonagh.
Miscellaneous Notes
There has been a lot of news regarding the WWE Network posted lately, so here are some reminders to make sure you’re all caught up:
- Journey back in time with Brock each week for an edition of Throwback Thursday!
- Join Steve Coulson and Jordi for quick results of WWE Network first run events.
- For those unaware, we have a static page dedicated to upcoming WWE Network events, including known or promoted match listings. You can reach this page any time by clicking “Upcoming Events” or by bookmarking this link.
- We now have a new static page dedicated to WWE Hidden Gems! To see a full chronological list of WWE Network gems, click here or select “Hidden Gems” near the top of the site. Be sure to bookmark the page so you can use it as a resource whenever needed.
News on weekend content, a preview, and more! Did we miss anything? And what do you think of each of these stories? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below. As always, stick to WWE Network News for the latest WWE Network news, reviews, exclusives, and more!