Overview
- WWE Raw will air its first live-streaming episode on Netflix on January 6, 2025, transitioning from over 30 years on cable television.
- The premiere episode will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and feature major WWE stars, including John Cena, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk, with additional surprises planned.
- Netflix will become the exclusive home for WWE programming in multiple regions, including Raw, SmackDown, NXT, live events like WrestleMania, and award-winning documentaries starting in 2025.
- WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque unveiled a new 'Real. Rebellious. Raw.' logo for the show, emphasizing the brand's identity in its streaming era.
- This move is part of WWE's global expansion strategy, with streaming expected to reach 80% of the globe, though concerns about Netflix's capacity for high viewership have been acknowledged.