As reported elsewhere earlier today, the WWE has finally announced the debut of the new series WWE Mixed Match Challenge, a new show that will be airing on the WWE’s Facebook page. In their release this morning, WWE stated the following:
Facebook and WWE today announced a new in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, that will stream live in the U.S. exclusively on Facebook on Tuesday nights beginning Jan.16 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. 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.
Mixed Match Challenge is a Raw vs. SmackDown LIVE tournament where male and female Superstars team up to determine which combination of strength, skill, athleticism and experience reigns supreme.
Fans will have the opportunity to vote on Facebook for the final competitor from the Raw roster, as well as which tag team member of The New Day will be added to the SmackDown LIVE roster. Teams will be announced beginning Thursday, Jan. 4.
Monday Night Raw SmackDown LIVE
| Alexa Bliss | Becky Lynch |
| Alicia Fox | Bobby Roode |
| Asuka | Carmella |
| Bayley | Charlotte Flair |
| Braun Strowman | Jimmy Uso |
| Enzo Amore | Lana |
| Finn Bálor | Naomi |
| Goldust | Natalya |
| Nia Jax | Rusev |
| Sasha Banks | Sami Zayn |
| The Miz | Shinsuke Nakamura |
| Final Fan Vote | Final Fan Vote
(A member of The New Day) |
With Mixed Match Challenge airing live at 10pm on Facebook, it would appear that WWE may have plans to shift 205 Live to a new timeslot, but nothing has been announced. While some fans seem to think this means 205 Live is being cancelled, with plans to introduce Hideo Itami next week, it’s highly unlikely WWE would scrap the show so soon after a major debut.
As soon as the news hit, fans began to make their own dream pairings, but it didn’t take long for WWE Superstars to start suggesting their own partners of choice.
Let’s be honest with ourselves….who would REALLY be able to stop @BraunStrowman & I in the #WWEMMC?? Go ahead….I’ll wait https://t.co/taF5dyKJwS
— Lina Fanene (@LinaFanene) December 13, 2017
I don’t know Nia. I think #BlissAndBraun sounds like a good team name… 😈 #WWEMMC @NiaJaxWWE @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/fiGEvjZl9G
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) December 13, 2017
Mixed MACHKA challenge ! It’s time for The Rusev family to dominate. Happy #RusevDay https://t.co/s5Pokie59r
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) December 13, 2017
Hmm 👨🏽and 🤡? This is new fun!
New matches, new partner! #WWEMMC https://t.co/4vF8qJBQzd
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) December 13, 2017
.@WWE is absolutely everywhere. So excited for the #WWEMMC and to find out who my partner is. We could even get matching robes! (Or steal the ones @RealBobbyRoode stole from me!!) 😤😤🤷🏼♀️ https://t.co/7ld9T3wQyh
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/Goldust/status/940969175123718146
https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/940971454530752512
Please please please please please please please please please please
Let @itsBayleyWWE be my partner in the #WWEMMC @WWE pic.twitter.com/xZ6SCdniMe— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) December 13, 2017
🤔 #LuchaBoss @SashaBanksWWE https://t.co/FSmdZWExSY
— Samuray Del Sol® “Manny $” (@gloat) December 13, 2017
What would make my Christmas purrfect is teaming with @WWEBigE in the #mixedmatchchallenge … because like me, he is just the BEST… 🦄🦄🦄 https://t.co/GIv42x5FSQ
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) December 13, 2017
