WWE Raw Makes Netflix Debut with $5B Deal

WWE's flagship show, Monday Night RAW, will debut on Netflix on January 6, 2025, marking a significant shift from its long-standing presence on the USA Network. The event will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featuring prominent WWE stars like John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk, as well as a live performance by rapper Travis Scott, whose new music will serve as the show's theme. This move is part of a $5 billion, 10-year deal between WWE and Netflix, with WWE content including SmackDown, NXT, and premium live events like WrestleMania also becoming available internationally on Netflix. The transition follows technical difficulties experienced during Netflix's streaming of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, raising concerns about the platform's capability to handle live sports entertainment. Fans can purchase tickets for the premiere episode starting November 22, 2024, with a presale beginning on November 20.