List of WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming supercards

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the current event designation?Premium Live Events (PLEs)
2. What is the historical broadcast model?Pay-per-view (PPV) via traditional cable providers
3. What are WWE's big wrestling shows called?They are called major wrestling extravaganzas or supercards, the biggest events of the year.
4. Why did WWE change from pay-per-view to streaming?They switched to streaming to make it easier and cheaper for fans to watch, letting many people watch at once.

Pay-Per-View (PPV): A broadcast model where consumers purchase access to individual events, historically through cable television.
WWE Network: WWE's proprietary subscription-based streaming service offering a comprehensive library of content, including live PLEs.
Premium Live Event (PLE): The current WWE terminology for its major, livestreamed wrestling supercards, emphasizing digital accessibility.
Livestreaming: The real-time transmission of video content over the internet, enabling simultaneous viewing by a global audience.