First-ever crossover event blends pro wrestling with a hit Netflix series
Summary
– WWE RAW will cross over with Stranger Things on January 5, 2026
– The episode will stream live exclusively on Netflix
– Two championship matches are already confirmed for the event
WWE is officially crossing into new territory with a major Netflix crossover. The January 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW will feature a collaboration with Stranger Things, marking the first time WWE has partnered with a scripted television franchise in this manner.
Netflix confirmed the announcement on December 24 through social media. The episode will stream live exclusively on Netflix at 8 PM ET and 5 PM PT, continuing WWE’s new era on the platform.
The crossover arrives at a strategic time for Netflix, as Stranger Things recently returned with the final season rollout. Volume 2 of the final season drops on December 25, following the strong performance of Volume 1, which pushed earlier seasons back into Netflix’s global top rankings.
While WWE has not revealed how deeply Stranger Things elements will be integrated into the show, fan speculation is already running high. The event is expected to blend themed visuals, presentation elements, and storytelling tied to the franchise.
Two championship matches have already been announced for the episode. Maxxine Dupri will defend the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. At the same time, the Kabuki Warriors will put the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.
With live wrestling, championship stakes, and a Stranger Things theme, the January 5 episode is positioned as a landmark moment for WWE’s Netflix era. The company appears ready to test the limits of crossover entertainment in a live wrestling environment.
THE WWE GETS STRANGER
January 5 🙃 LIVE only on Netflix at 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT 👀 #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/axIzayCMR6
— Netflix (@netflix) December 24, 2025
