Decades ago when WWE was still WWF, Vince McMahon reportedly predicted that there would be a network devoted to his company. Then in 2014, the WWE Network went live. It has become the home for all of WWE's older content, as well as the numerous archives of video they've bought from other companies.

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On top of that, WWE has created numerous original shows for the network, including several standalone wrestling shows. That content includes all of their pay-per-view offerings as well. But the network isn't perfect, and has had it's share of issues over the years.

10 FAILURE: WWE Kitchen SmackDown

WWE Kitchen SmackDown

One of the more interesting aspects of the WWE Network has been their willingness to take a chance on interesting content. Admittedly, the vast majority of that content is wrestling documentaries mixed in with wrestling shows, but every once in a while, they take a big swing at something that is truly off-the-wall.

WWE Kitchen Smackdown was one episode-long cooking show hosted by Bo Dallas. It featured Alicia Fox, Curtis Axel and Dana Brooke in a cooking competition. The premise was sound but they only did one episode for some reason. No one really knows why the show was scrapped, but it can still be labelled as a failure.

9 SUCCESS: Highlighting More Superstars

Io Shirai flies

A major criticism of both Raw and SmackDown is that they tend to push pretty much the same superstars each week. It's incredibly difficult to get air time when the same two or three people use up six or seven Raw segments (ahem, Hulk Hogan).

That's where the WWE Network steps in. Thanks to the various tournaments, Network-only pay-per-views, NXT branded programming and other assorted specials, a much broader group of talent can get screen time. Plus, all the different documentaries help build their characters.

8 FAILURE: The WWE App

The WWE App

A big draw of the WWE Network is the ability to stream content anytime, anywhere. This could be done online as well as through the WWE App. It was incredibly convenient, especially when streaming directly from a mobile device to a TV.

But in recent years, that has changed drastically. The ability to stream the Network from the App varies drastically. There have been updates that dumped some of those abilities for certain mobile devices. Without that, the App is borderline useless and a key element of the WWE Network is missing.

7 SUCCESS: Pay-Per-Views

Big WWE Pay-per-views

WWE's success over the decades has been in no small part, due to their pay-per-views. These massive events generally feature huge matches, as well as a relatively high price tag for anyone who wants to tune in. But those events have also proven to be a huge part of the success of the WWE Network.

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A WWE Network subscription includes any and all pay-per-view events. Keep in mind that the monthly cost of the Network is significantly less than the cost of a monthly WWE pay-per-view. It's just a really good deal.

6 FAILURE: Holy Foley

Holy Foley titlecard

Mick Foley is easily one of the most beloved figures, and some of the greatest rivals in the history of the WWE, not to mention the wrestling business. The man was not the typical WWE superstar, which just made him more relatable. Plus, he put his body on the line, in some of the most physical and dangerous matches of all time.

But WWE's attempt at a reality show starring his family didn't quite work. There were some funny moments on Holy Foley, but the primary purpose seemed to be following his oldest daughter, as she tried to get into wrestling. That didn't happen.

5 SUCCESS: Lots Of Original Content

WWE Icons Yokozuna

While there might be more than a few complaints about the Network, one of them is certainly not a lack of content. The WWE has bought out the video libraries of numerous promotions, including rivals WCW, ECW, Evolve Wresting and several more.

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But what sets the Network apart is the seemingly endless stream of new content being produced. Docuseries like WWE 24, WWE 360, WWE Icons and WWE Chronicle have all proven to be hits with fans and pros alike. But other, less serious programs like WWE Ride Along and WWE Story Time have also clicked.

4 FAILURE: 205 Live

205 Live logo

2016's Cruiserweight Classic tournament turned out to be a huge success for the WWE Network. It was filled with incredible talent facing off to determine the first champion for WWE's revived Cruiserweight Division. TJ Perkins won the tournament, which morphed into a new show on the WWE Network called 205 Live.

It should have been a success given the caliber of performers on the series. Unfortunately, WWE just couldn't seem to settle on how to run the division. Making Enzo Amore the champ over Neville/Pac wasn't exactly a great choice. Not only did it doom the show, it prompted the King of the Cruiserweights to leave the company.

3 SUCCESS: Various Tournaments

Mae Young Classic competitors

Speaking of the Cruiserweight Classic, tournaments are a hallmark of the WWE Network, and the company does an extremely good job of them. Any tournament on the WWE Network is must-see TV for wrestling fans.

A prime example of this would be the two editions of the Mae Young Classic. This tournament features incredible female talent from WWE and the indies facing off against each other. The first two editions happened in 2017 and 2018. A 2019 edition was planned, but never occurred for unexplained reasons.

2 FAILURE: Moving NXT To USA

NXT USA Debut announcement

Possibly the biggest draw of the WWE Network was NXT. This former WWE developmental territory morphed into its own brand thanks to incredible talents like Shinsuke Nakamura, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Finn Bálor and many more.

Then, WWE decided to expand NXT's weekly show by an hour and move it to the USA Network. It still airs on the Network, but later than USA. The problem is that USA is nowhere near as accessible in most markets as the Network, meaning many people have been paying less and less attention to it since the move.

1 SUCCESS: The Creation Of NXT

Bianca Belair vs Mia Yim

Even if the move to USA hasn't been an overwhelming success for NXT, that doesn't change the fact that it is still a WWE tentpole. Most of the biggest stars that fans are watching on the WWE main roster spent time on NXT. While WWE doesn't always do a great job of utilizing NXT talent on the main roster, they are generally still amazing.

Bianca Belair is a prime example of this. She was trained in the WWE Performance Center, honing her skills and her character. Belair has quickly become a prominent star on the main roster with a huge future in front of her.

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