Pro wrestling firm WWE has offered what it claims is a final release date for the UK version of the WWE Network.

The online video subscription service, which offers access to a vast thirty-year archive of wrestling shows, as well as live streams of the latest pay-per-views, was due to come to Britain and Northern Ireland in November but failed to materialize.

Now, in a video announcement from the corporation's chief executive Vince McMahon (above), the WWE Network has been earmarked for UK release on Monday January 19.

"This time we really mean it," McMahon said. "You've been waiting a long time for the WWE Network and we thank you for your patience."

The Network will cost £9.99 per month, and is accessible on games consoles such as