10 Evolving Changes That Haven't Been Good For WWE

8. WWE Network

At the time of this article being published, the WWE Network has around 1.3 million paid subscribers, which is obviously a huge amount. Unfortunately, it's a long way away from the numbers the McMahon family initially projected upon the service's launch - let's not forget that numbers such as 3/4 million were previously being banded about as realistic targets. Before going any further, it's important to note that the WWE Network has been brilliant for fans. Beforehand, wrestling enthusiasts would build up a bank of VHS tapes and DVD sets, grabbing double disc collections of their favourite events. Now, with the advent of the Network, it's all available at the click of a button - every single Pay-Per-View ever (pretty much) is now online, an incredible wealth of material. Yes, the WWE Network is great for fans, but what about WWE's own business? The service makes a ton of money, but does it really offset the losses from Pay-Per-View revenue and DVD sales? A quick check of the finances of the company reveals that they're still raking in a ton of cash, mainly from advertising, merchandise and TV revenue, but was the promotion really ready for something as huge as the Network, or did they jump the gun a little?