8 Ups And 9 Downs From WWE WrestleMania 31

By Scott Carlson /

6. WWE Network Programming

What in the blue hell is up with the WWE Network? And more importantly, who do the people who run it think they€™re appealing to with the new programs that were announced at WrestleMania? Jerry Springer? A cartoon of superstars as kids at camp? The 2015 Diva Search? This is not exactly instilling a feeling of confidence that WWE gets what the Network can be. The company owns the tape libraries of WCW, AWA, Memphis, Stampede, World Class and a host of old NWA territories. They have a litany of superstars and legends who can help contribute material for new programs. Instead, they advertise a Jerry Spring €œToo Hot for TV€ program and €œSwerved,€ which was described only as being a product of the makers of Jackass and Bad Grandpa€ as if that is supposed to mean something. The only show that has any direct relevance to WWE wrestling is the Diva Search, which isn€™t exactly a shining example of what is right with WWE. That program could run counter to the Give Divas a Chance movement if the description as being a mixture of €œAmerica€™s Next Top Model€ and €œReal Housewives.€