In response to the launch of the WWE Network, DirecTV issued the following statement and noted that they could drop WWE pay-per-view events.

“Clearly we need to quickly re-evaluate the economics and viability of their business with us, as it now appears the WWE feels they do not need their PPV distributors.”

DirecTV also claimed that the audience for WWE’s pay-per-view events have been steadily declining and that the WWE Network offering will only accelerate the trend. More information is available at this link.