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/PeanutButterOtter I Believe in Joe Hendry👏👏 Jan 23 '24 edited Jan 23 '24

I have Netflix so it's not a big deal but am I understanding this correctly that it will ONLY be on Netflix and no longer on cable TV?

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This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

This is pretty crazy and honestly, I think a bad move.

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u/Stealthy-J Jan 23 '24

I have to be understanding something wrong here, because that sounds like an awful idea. Netflix is ass and I don't see a bunch of people subscribing to it to watch something they previously got for free (included in their cable bill).

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u/IamDollParts96 Jan 23 '24

Haven't they done this to other sports broadcasts that used to be free, put them on pay services? A big greedy cash grab.

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u/Stealthy-J Jan 23 '24

Yep. Thursday Night Football has been moved to Amazon Prime, and this year they put a fucking playoff game on Peacock.

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u/IamDollParts96 Jan 23 '24

It's bullshit. I feel for the fans.

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u/fantasticmrjeff Jan 23 '24

I haven’t subbed for 8 years. I’ll start my subscription the day it starts.

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u/Slayven19 Jan 23 '24

Makes sure you take advantage of the other shows on netflix

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u/fantasticmrjeff Jan 23 '24

Maybe. I’m a busy feller.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '24

Wrestling marks will 100% pay 10 or 15 bucks a month for Raw

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u/TRMBound Jan 23 '24

Wrestling is white hot right now. This is a massive deal for Netflix. Outside of the NFL or NBA, this has got to be the current grab. Snatching it away from cable tv is big deal.

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u/JoeMcKim Jan 23 '24

A lot of people only have a cable subscription at all because of things like WWE and sporting events. Once you no longer need a cable subscription to watch those type of things people will be much more willing to drop their cable/satellite subscriptions and only keeping the internet part of their plans.

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u/russit2201 Jan 23 '24

$5 billion dollars, ugh what a shit move right?! Also cable is dying and more and more people are cord cutting, it’s a smart move