In a landmark move for sports entertainment, WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” will officially transition to Netflix, marking the start of a significant partnership. The 1,650th episode, broadcasting from the Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, signifies the beginning of WWE’s 10-year, over $5 billion deal with the streaming giant, announced last January.
WWE President Nick Khan has long envisioned this shift, seeing Netflix’s evolution into live programming despite initial skepticism from Netflix officials. Khan’s foresight was based on Netflix’s strategic hiring and diverse content that caters to all ages.
“Raw” becomes exclusively available on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Latin America, with plans to expand to more countries. Beyond “Raw,” Netflix will also stream all WWE shows internationally, including “Smackdown,” “NXT,” and major events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, providing WWE fans around the world with unprecedented access to WWE’s content.
With this move, WWE aims to broaden its global reach, mirroring Netflix’s mission to entertain across demographics and borders. This partnership not only heralds a new era for WWE but also positions Netflix as a key player in live sports broadcasting.
Key Points
WWE and Netflix Partnership: “Monday Night Raw” transitions to Netflix, marking a new era for WWE programming.
Historic Episode: The 1,650th episode of “Raw” from the Intuit Dome kicks off this partnership.
Long-term Deal: A 10-year agreement valued at over $5 billion, with options to extend or opt out.
Global Expansion: “Raw” becomes exclusive to Netflix in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Latin America, with plans for further international expansion.
Comprehensive Coverage: Netflix will stream all WWE shows and premium live events worldwide, including “Smackdown,” “NXT,” WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.
Vision Realized: WWE President Nick Khan’s prediction of live programming on Netflix comes to fruition, aiming to appeal to a global audience.
