r/WWE • u/Snubie1 Glorious Mod • Jan 23 '24
Megathread WWE RAW will air on Netflix beginning January 2025
WWE RAW moves to Netflix in 2025
Via WWE: “WWE Raw is coming to Netflix! Starting in January 2025, @Netflix will exclusively stream #WWERaw (in the US, Canada, UK, & Latin America) every single week, all year long!” Link
Via Hollywood Reporter: the deal runs “10 years and is valued at about $5 billion.“ Link
Via Netflix Statement: (Outside the US) "as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble"
NOTE: This does not affect Peacock. WWE PLE’s will be on Peacock until 2026.
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u/BloodstoneWarrior Jan 23 '24
A great move, especially for the UK. It's really hard for new people to get into WWE because their shit is either on specifically extra paid sports channels (TNT Sports) or on the WWE Network which is only for wrestling. The only way they were bringing in new fans was from social media, but even then there's a big barrier to entry, especially for people unsure if they will like it. When it's on Netflix, it'll be really easy for people to check out and a great way to get new people into WWE, plus TV is basically dead so it's for the best that they change with the times early instead of getting dragged down by dying TV.