WWE Filming House Shows For New $14.99 Network Tier?

WWE brought a streamlined production team to tape last night's Boston show.

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Tiered WWE Network subscriptions offering different benefits at various price points have supposedly been in the works since an October 2016 survey first mentioned the idea, and it looks like the company are finally testing their viability.

According to PW Insider, WWE brought a new, smaller production team to tape last night's (21 October) house show in Boston, MA, and will do the same when Starrcade hits Cincinnati, OH on 24 November.

There's no word on whether or not these shows will actually be uploaded to the Network. It's likely that WWE are merely testing things out should they eventually decide to implement different price points, as such shows would stand among a rumoured $14.99 tier's biggest selling points.

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As well special live events, the original survey also mentioned benefits like independent wrestling content (presumably from partner promotions like ICW and PROGRESS), early ticket access, and Hall Of Fame voting.

This story seems to re-emerge every couple of months, so it's best taken with a pinch of salt. Still, this is the first time WWE have taken clear steps towards making tiered Network subscriptions a reality. It can't be dismissed entirely.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.