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WWE RAW Netflix deal: Everything you need to know about the massive USD 5 billion move
All you need to know about WWE Monday Night Raw and Netflix massive ten years deal from Triple H and Nick Khan's reaction and more additional information..
The start of the year 2024 has been full of surprises from The Rock vs Roman Reigns’s dream match at WrestleMania 40 updates, The Rock was appointed as the board member of TKO Group to WWE announcing a future partnership with Netflix
WWE and Netflix dropped a bombshell a couple of hours before on their social media accounts, For a couple of months there were rumors of WWE getting a new deal for WWE Monday Night Raw. some of the potential groups interested in dealing with WWE were Warner Brothers and Disney.
“ Raw is getting in the ring with Netflix! Starting in January 2025, Netflix will exclusively stream WWE Raw in the US, Canada, UK, & Latin America. Every single week, all year long. “ Via Netflix Twitter account
A report by Variety suggests WWE and Netflix are tied for 10 years in a massive deal of 5 billion dollars. WWE Raw will be on Netflix from 2025 next year.
In the press released document Neflix informed fans, that not only Monday Night Raw but SmackDown, NXT, Primum live events, and special shows will be on Netflix.
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Major changes after the WWE and Netflix deal
Some reports even suggest WWE and Netflix are planning some special Netflix WWE original documentaries as well which will go live in 2025.
WWE President Nick Khan expressed his views on the Netflix and WWE deal, “In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling. We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base.”
WWE’s Chief Content Officer and former WWE champion Triple H has also reacted to the major step, “This partnership is one that will break new ground, and take WWE to new heights. Thrilled to bring WWE Raw to Netflix, coming January 2025. Now we change the game.”
Nick Khan even revealed on Patt McAfee's Show, that Raw will be on Mondays only after it goes to Netflix in 2025.
Some reports even indicate WWE’s Raw will be a three-hour-long show and break free for subscribers.
Another report by BWE suggested there was a massive celebration at WWE headquarters. “ An all-employee meeting was held earlier. For many reasons. Rock, Netflix, plans. Paul promised the future would segue the company into new horizons. Lots of promises, and everyone is excited. Great times. A new chapter.”
WrestleVotes further added to the report that even The Rock visited WWE headquarters to celebrate with employees and talents.
What's your reaction to WWE and Netflix's massive deal? comment down below
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What are WWE Raw's Q4 plans?
WWE locked a massive deal with Netflix a ten-year deal of 5 billion dollars. WWE is currently tied with USA Network. The deal will come to an end in October 2024. And WWE will have no network to air Monday Night Raw for almost three months.
Netflix and WWE’s collaboration will officially begin in January 2025. Some experts and fans believe WWE will air their WWE Raw program on Peacock Network.
Peacock Network is the official streaming partner of WWE, which hosts PLE, special WWE shows, and documentaries. The Peacock and WWE will come to an end in 2026.
What is the future of WWE’s massive library?
WWE has a massive content library from previous PLEs, retired shows, and more. From 2025, Netflix will be the official home of the WWE Monday Night Raw show, and the previous library's old retired shows will be featured on Netflix as well.
The official press release note suggested Netflix will also produce some major WWE documentaries in the future.
WWE has a deal locked with Peacock Network for streaming WWE pay-per-views and other special shows. The WWE and Peacock Network deal will come to an end in 2026. maybe after that, WWE can fully shift their whole content to Netflix.
TKO Group’s president on Netflix and WWE deal
TKO Group is the parent company of WWE and UFC, President of TKO Group Mark Shapiro expressed his views on WWE and Netflix's major deal in the press release.
“Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”
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