WWE and Facebook have announced a new series called Mixed Match Challenge which will stream on Facebook on Tuesday nights beginning January 16th at 10pm. The 12-part series will revolve around WWE Superstars from both the RAW and SmackDown Live rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice.
Running at 20 minutes a piece, the episodes will feature some unique interactivity and gives fans the opportunity to select matchups, match stipulations and more, all on Facebook.
On the RAW side, the confirmed competitors are Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Asuka, Bayley, Braun Strowman, Enzo Amore, Finn Balor, Goldust, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, The Miz, and someone who will be chosen via a fan vote. For SmackDown Live, it will be Becky Lynch, Bobby Roode, Carmella, Charlotte Flair, Jimmy Uso, Lana, Naomi, Natalya, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and a member of The Day - Xavier Woods, Big E, or Xavier Woods - once again chosen via a fan vote.
The unique storylines for Mixed Match Challenge will continue between episodes across WWE’s Facebook Pages with short-form videos and social content. WWE will also promote the series across its extensive digital and social footprint, including a new Facebook Watch show Page dedicated to Mixed Match Challenge. A promotional sizzle reel for the show can be seen below.