Major Shift in Broadcast Strategy for WWE’s Flagship Show
Summary
– WWE Raw will transition to Netflix starting January 2025, ending its long-standing association with the USA Network after September 2024.
– The deal between WWE and Netflix is reportedly valued at over $5 billion for ten years.
– WWE is expected to announce a temporary broadcasting arrangement for Raw from October to December 2024, with USA Network not extending the deal beyond September.
WWE is set to significantly shift its broadcasting strategy as “Monday Night Raw” will move to Netflix beginning January 2025. This marks the end of WWE Raw’s run on the USA Network, which is slated to conclude in September this year. The deal with Netflix, valued at over $5 billion for ten years, represents a groundbreaking change for WWE’s broadcasting landscape.
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that the USA Network has confirmed it will not air Raw after September. This raises questions about Raw’s broadcast destination for the last few months 2024. WWE has indicated they will soon announce this interim period.
The move to Netflix for Raw is part of WWE President Nick Khan’s broader strategy for the brand. As WWE prepares to transition its flagship show to a streaming platform, it indicates the changing dynamics in sports entertainment broadcasting.
