{"id":10742,"date":"2017-12-13T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonprowrestling.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=10742"},"modified":"2017-12-13T11:40:43","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T16:40:43","slug":"wwe-announces-mixed-match-challenge-superstars-react","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2017\/12\/13\/wwe-announces-mixed-match-challenge-superstars-react\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Announces Mixed Match Challenge, Superstars React"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>. In their release this morning<\/a>, WWE stated the following:<\/p>\n

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\u00a0rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Monday Night Raw<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SmackDown LIVE<\/u><\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Alexa Bliss<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Becky Lynch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alicia Fox<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bobby Roode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asuka<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Carmella<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bayley<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Charlotte Flair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Braun Strowman<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jimmy Uso<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enzo Amore<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finn B\u00e1lor<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Naomi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goldust<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Natalya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nia Jax<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rusev<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sasha Banks<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sami Zayn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Miz<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Shinsuke Nakamura<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Fan Vote<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Final Fan Vote <\/strong><\/p>\n

(A member of The New Day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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With Mixed Match Challenge airing live at 10pm on Facebook, it would appear that WWE may have plans to shift 205 Live<\/strong><\/em> to a new timeslot, but nothing has been announced. While some fans seem to think this means 205 Live <\/em>is being cancelled, with plans to introduce Hideo Itami<\/strong> next week, it’s highly unlikely WWE would scrap the show so soon after a major debut.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s be honest with ourselves….who would REALLY be able to stop @BraunStrowman & I in the #WWEMMC<\/a>?? Go ahead….I\u2019ll wait https:\/\/t.co\/taF5dyKJwS<\/a><\/p>\n

— Lina Fanene (@LinaFanene) December 13, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n