WWE Network’s Premium Live Event content including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Money In The Bank and Royal Rumble, is moving off the WWE Network beginning Friday, November 17, 2023 and will be exclusively available for purchase only on ABEMA in Japan. Certain WWE Network content, such as WrestleMania, is already available to ABEMA Premium Subscribers, with other events to be available on ABEMA on or after November 17th.
All future Premium Live Events, starting with Survivor Series on November 25th, 2023, will premiere exclusively and only be available for replay on Abema.
Is WWE Network shutting down in Japan?
No, fans in Japan may continue to subscribe, access and enjoy WWE Network’s vast historical catalog, however select content, including all future Premium Live Events will only be available on Abema.
How do I tune into Crown Jewel 2023?
Crown Jewel on November 4th, 2023 will remain available on WWE Network for fans in Japan. Starting with Survivor Series on November 25, 2023, all future Premium Live Events will be available exclusively on Abema.
How do I tune into Survivor Series 2023?
Starting with Survivor Series on November 25, 2023, Premium Live Events will only be available on Abema. WWE Network will continue to make most historical content available for fans in Japan, however select historical Premium Live Events and all future Premium Live Events will be exclusively available on Abema.
Where are past episodes of WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble?
Starting mid-to-late November, these series will only be available on Abema. This may apply to other select content as well, however these 5 series and all future Premium Live Events are moving to Abema.
Why do I get an error when I select “Watch Live”?
The live/linear channel is no longer available in Japan. Live content will be broadcast exclusively on Abema and any replays of Premium Live Events will also be on Abema.
Do I need a WWE Network subscription to tune in on Abema?
No. Abema is an entirely separate service that enables you access to future live events and live event replays, along with replays of select historical content. You do not need a WWE Network account to sign up, subscribe and enjoy Abema content.
Can I use my WWE Network subscription on Abema?
No. Abema is an entirely separate service to which you would need to subscribe. You cannot use your existing WWE Network subscription to sign in to or authorize your Abema account to access WWE content on Abema. Sign up through Abema directly to enjoy WWE live events and live event replays.