WWE to leave traditional networks like Foxtel and Binge as programming shifts to streaming
Summary
– WWE will exit Foxtel and Binge in Australia as it shifts Monday Night RAW and other programming to Netflix.
– RAW will debut on Netflix in international markets starting January 2025, alongside SmackDown and NXT.
– The $5 billion deal marks a significant change in WWE’s global distribution strategy.
WWE’s decision to move Monday Night RAW to Netflix in 2025 has sparked widespread discussion, particularly in international markets where the transition will mark the end of the show’s availability on traditional networks. WWE is set to exit key networks such as Foxtel and Binge in Australia, with all WWE content shifting to Netflix as part of a massive ten-year, $5 billion deal.
Starting in January 2025, RAW will make its Netflix debut on January 7, following SmackDown on January 4 and NXT on January 8. This move consolidates WWE’s programming onto a global streaming platform, providing fans with a new way to access their favorite shows, but also signals the end of RAW’s availability on traditional networks in multiple countries.
WWE executive Triple H has expressed confidence that the transition will be smooth for international fans, though the real test will be how this impacts the fan experience. With streaming flexibility, fans are eager to see how WWE might adapt RAW’s format in this new era of digital consumption.
