As noted, the WWE Network has added three new collections on Friday.
The first collection is new Classic Content that will feature episodes of WCW Monday Nitro from 1999 to 2001. The second collection is titled “Colorful Characters” and will feature a vast history of colorful personalities and characters.
The third collection is titled “The Cruiserweight Anthology”. This collection will feature cruiserweight matches from WCW and WWE, which is good timing with the Cruiserweight Classic special airing on July 6th before the weekly show starting on July 13th.
– Here is the synopsis and matches for the Colorful Characters Anthology:
“Sometimes you have to go beyond the ring to learn the true story of wrestling’s most colorful characters. Entertaining vignettes help to connect these larger than life Superstars with their fans, while setting the stage for unforgettable performances. From taking a tour of Freebird Enterprises, to learning how to ‘Lie, Cheat, and Steal’ with Los Guerreros, relive Sports Entertainment’s most memorable Vignettes in this unique collection!”
Colorful Characters Intro – 07/01/2016
Fuji Vice – 05/12/1986
The Million Dollar Championship – 02/05/1989
Buddy Rose: Blow Away Diet – 10/30/1990
The Desperados Search – 06/22/1991
Freebird Enterprises – 05/23/1992
A Casket for Yokozuna – 12/20/1993
The Search for Undertaker – 07/25/1994
King Kong Bundy Returns – 09/25/1994
IRS Tax Tips – 11/05/1994
Backlund for President – 05/29/1995
Waylon Mercy – 07/08/1995
Introducing Goldust – 08/14/1995
Billionaire Ted – 01/22/1996
For The Sake of Mankind – 01/29/1996
nWo: The Hostile Takeover – 07/27/1996
Glacier: Blood Runs Cold – 08/19/1996
You Think You Know Me – 05/04/1998
A Real Mans Man – 09/28/1998
Training with Mr. McMahon – 01/02/1999
CEO 3:16 – 06/14/1999
Seven – 10/11/1999
Lie, Cheat, and Steal – 09/28/2004
Enzo and Cass – 09/04/2014
The Wyatt Family – 10/14/2014
The Vaudevillains – 11/27/2014
Here is the synopsis and matches for the Cruiserweight Anthology:
“Over the years, Sports Entertainment has served as the platform for the most spectacular and breathtaking displays of athleticism performed by Cruiserweights from every corner of the earth. In this awe-inspiring collection, soar to incredible heights like never before and witness the amazing abilities of the globe’s most iconic Cruiserweights including Rey Mysterio, Kidman, La Parka, Taka Michinoku, and many more!”
Cruiserweight Anthology Intro – 07/01/2016
Tiger Mask vs. Jose Estrada – 11/22/1982
Rey Mysterio vs. Psychosis – 07/07/1996
Dean Malenko vs. Ultimo Dragon – 12/29/1996
ECW Six-Man Tag Team Match – 03/24/1997
Venum Black vs. Histeria – 03/29/1997
Taka Michinoku vs. Great Sasuke – 07/06/1997
Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Guerrero – 09/14/1997
Mysterio Jr. vs. Guerrero – 10/26/1997
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko – 12/28/1997
Blitzkrieg vs. Juventud Guerrera – 04/11/1999
WCW Eight-Man Tag Team Match – 01/16/2000
Tajiri vs. Super Crazy – 01/21/2000
Jung Dragons vs. 3 Count – 08/13/2000
Chavo Guerrero vs. Shane Helms – 01/14/2001
The Filthy Animals – 03/18/2001
Daniel Bryan vs. Jamie Noble – 01/18/2003
WWE Fatal 4-Way Match – 04/10/2004
Paul London vs. Akio – 12/02/2004
Evan Bourne vs. Sin Cara – 06/27/2011
Jushin Liger vs Tyler Breeze – 08/22/2015
Neville vs. Kalisto – 01/28/2016
