Why Are WWE PPVs on Saturday?

Why Are WWE PPVs on Saturday? – The WWE Universe has been wondering why WWE has been holding their Pay-Per-Views on Saturday nights as of late.

WWE’s History with Saturday Nights

WWE has a long history of holding Pay-Per-Views on Saturday nights. This is due to the fact that Saturday nights have always been one of the most popular nights for professional wrestling. WWE’s first ever PPV was held on a Saturday night, and since then, they have usually held their PPVs on Saturday nights. There are a few exceptions to this, but for the most part, Saturday nights have always been the night for WWE PPVs.

WWE’s early years on Saturday nights

WWE’s first regularly scheduled Saturday night show was “All American Wrestling,” which debuted on the USA Network in 1986. The show featured a mix of classic wrestling matches and promotional segments for upcoming WWE events. “All American Wrestling” was replaced by “Saturday Night’s Main Event” in 1988, which aired on NBC and featured some of the biggest matches in WWE history. “Saturday Night’s Main Event” was eventually replaced by “WWE Superstars” in 2009, which aired on WGN America. “WWE Superstars” was replaced by “WWE Main Event” in 2012, which currently airs on the Ion Television network.

The Saturday Night Wars

WWE’s move to Saturday nights was a direct result of the company’s competition with WCW during the Monday Night Wars. After being unable to beat WCW in the ratings war, WWE decided to go head-to-head with them on Saturday nights, the night when WCW’s flagship program, Nitro, aired.

The competition between the two companies was fierce and often resulted in WWE losing viewers to WCW. However, WWE was able to Hang in there and eventually came out on top, thanks in part to the introduction of its own flagship Saturday night program, SmackDown.

Today, WWE continues to air its pay-per-view events on Saturday nights, though the company no longer faces any direct competition from other wrestling companies.

WWE’s Return to Saturday Nights

WWE’s decision to move all of their Pay-Per-Views to Saturday Nights is a return to their roots. WWE’s original Pay-Per-Views were all on Saturday Nights and the company has decided to go back to that night in order to recapture some of the lost viewership.

The WWE Network

The WWE Network is a streaming service that launched in 2014, giving fans access to on-demand and live programming from WWE. The network includes all live pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania, as well as original programming, WWE’s massive video library and more. Fans can sign up for the WWE Network for $9.99 per month with a 6-month commitment, or for $19.99 per month with no commitment. There is also a free trial available for new subscribers.

The WWE Network is available through the WWE website, as well as through major streaming platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and Xbox One.

WWE’s current programming slate

As most WWE fans know, the company’s current programming slate is a bit of a mess. The flagship shows, Raw and SmackDown, air live on Monday and Tuesday nights, respectively. But WWE also airs a third live show, Main Event, on Wednesday nights. And then there are the numerous taped programs that air throughout the week, including NXT (WWE’s developmental brand), Superstars, Total Divas, and WWE Countdown.

Why WWE PPVs are on Saturday Nights

WWE PPVs are on Saturday Nights because that is the best night for wrestling. Saturday Night is when people are home from work and can relax and watch TV. WWE PPVs are also on Saturday Nights because that is when people are most likely to have parties and get togethers.

The WWE Network

The WWE Network is a streaming service that offers live and on-demand WWE programming. It includes all live PPVs, original programming, and a huge on-demand library. And it’s only $9.99 a month.

The WWE Network is available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Mexico, Spain, and India. It’s also available on most major streaming devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and more.

One of the biggest benefits of the WWE Network is that you can watch every WWE PPV live as it happens. That includes WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and more. And if you miss a PPV or just want to watch it again later, you can always watch it On Demand.

Another big benefit of the WWE Network is that you get access to a ton of exclusive programming that you can’t find anywhere else. That includes original series like Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions andRusev Day Off. You also get access to classic matches and events from WWE history.

WWE’s current programming slate

On Raw, WWE currently airs live on Monday nights from 8-11pm ET on the USA Network. Smackdown Live airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on Fox. WWE also produces weekly syndicated programming in the form of Main Event and Superstars, which air Wednesday and Thursday nights respectively on the WWE Network. Friday nights currently belong to WWE’s newest brand, NXT, which also airs live on the WWE Network at 8pm ET.

So with all of that original programming already airing during the week, why are WWE’s pay-per-view events still taking place on Saturday nights?

The answer is twofold. Firstly, Saturday night has historically been the night when most people have free time to watch TV – especially live TV. And secondly, many cable and satellite providers offer discounts for customers who order pay-per-view events in advance, which means that ordering a PPV on Saturday night is often cheaper than ordering it during the week.

In other words, WWE’s current PPV schedule is a product of both tradition and economics. And while there has been talk of changing the schedule in recent years – most notably, moving WrestleMania to Sunday night – it doesn’t appear likely that any major changes will be made any time soon.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are several reasons why WWE PPVs are on Saturday.

First, Saturday is generally considered a day when people have more free time to watch wrestling. This is especially true for live events, as people are usually not working and therefore have more time to dedicate to watching.

Second, by having PPVs on Saturday, WWE is able to avoid competition from other sports programming that takes place during the week. This means that more people are likely to watch WWE PPVs, as there is less competition for viewers.

Finally, having PPVs on Saturday allows WWE to take advantage of the fact that many people receive their paychecks on Friday and therefore have more disposable income to spend on things like buying PPV events.

Overall, the decision to have WWE PPVs on Saturday makes sense from both a business and a practical standpoint.