WWE will be airing a new live in-ring show on Tuesday nights at 10pm est beginning January 16th, 2018.
While it is currently not clear how this will impact 205 Live, WWE and Facebook have announced “WWE Mixed-Match Challenge”, a 12-part series featuring a single-elimination tag-team tournament.
BREAKING: @WWE presents the Mixed Match Challenge tournament, airing LIVE exclusively on Facebook Watch! #WWEMMC https://t.co/eHsyDsoUhm pic.twitter.com/gdPEueEB8C
— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2017
Mixed Match Challenge Information
Facebook has purchased the distribution rights for 12-weeks of the program at the moment, though it is not clear if the idea is to keep the show going after the initial tournament.
WWE has released the following information about the show:
- “The 12-episode series will air on Facebook Watch and feature WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown LIVE rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice.
- Each 20-minute episode will reflect a progressive approach to production, with elements optimized for mobile consumption, experimentation and social interaction, including the ability for the WWE Universe to engage with Superstars during the show. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to select matchups, match stipulations and more, on Facebook.”
