24-hour WWE pop-up channel now on DStv for five months

DStv is bringing 24 hour WWE entertainment in a pop-up channel from August to the end of December on Channel 128.

The channel that launched on 1 August will be available to DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plusand DStv Compact subscribers until 31 December.

DStv Family and DStv Access subscribers will get access to the WWE pop-up channel for three weeks until 21 August.

The new pop-up channel means more non-stop, high-octane action every day, in addition to the regular weekly flagship shows of Raw (Tuesdays, 2am) and SmackDown Live (Wednesdays, 2am) and Special Events like WrestleMania™ and the upcoming SummerSlam™ (airing live from 1am on Monday, August 12).

“WWE has proved to be a fantastic acquisition for viewers across the continent,” said Gideon Khobane, chief executive of SuperSport. “This is a natural evolution that reflects the excitement and growth around our WWE broadcasts.”

Fans tuning in to the pop-up channel can look forward to original WWE programming including Total Divas™, WWE Vintage™, Miz and Mrs™, Bottom Line™, Afterburn™, WWE Main Event™ and WWE Experience™ airing every day on DStv channel 128.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

Total Divas

The reality series is an inside look into the exciting lives of female WWE stars from their work within WWE to their personal lives and includes exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage.

WWE Vintage

SuperSport will take viewers on a journey recalling classic matches and memories from the WWE’s storied past.

Miz and Mrs

Miz and Mrs is a docu-series that chronicles the lives of WWE Superstars (and married couple) The Miz and Maryse. The series features the glamorous pair at work and play and includes moments from when they become parents for the first time.

Bottom Line

WWE Bottom Line is a one-hour, on-camera hosted programme that delivers all the highlights from Raw.

Afterburn

Recaps all the exciting events taking place every week on SmackDown.

WWE Main Event

Main Event features WWE Superstars exclusive to the SmackDown Live brand.

WWE Experience

WWE Experience is produced by WWE and mainly recaps events that took place on Raw and SmackDown Live.