Netflix announces WWE Raw's debut date

WWE's most recent overseas premium live event, Bash, was held in Berlin, and like its other international events, it was a huge success. There are several ways the WWE is growing, but one of the biggest shifts will take place the next year. The current home of Monday Night Raw on USA Network is going to be replaced by Netflix, which will provide the show worldwide. The target date has been established for January 2025, but according to Cody Rhodes, the major premiere will take place on Monday, January 6th, on Netflix. This information was revealed during today's press conference at Bash in Berlin.

In addition to Raw changing platforms, WWE moved its other shows to different networks. While USA is losing Monday Night Raw, they will become the home of WWE SmackDown beginning in September. NXT will also be departing the United States for its new home on The CW, which will premiere in October. WWE's Premium Live Events will continue to broadcast on Peacock, and the Bash in Berlin results are available here.

"This deal is transformative," said Mark Shapiro, TKO President and COO. "It marries the can't-miss WWE product with Netflix's extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years. Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix."

Cody Rhodes annouced date 

Cody Rhodes has revealed that WWE Raw will be available on Netflix starting January 6. The debut has always been scheduled for January 2025, but Cody's words during the WWE Bash in Berlin post-show press conference revealed the exact start date.

The agreement to bring WWE Raw on Netflix was revealed in January 2024. WWE Raw will continue on the USA Network until the end of the year. WWE SmackDown will shift from FOX to the USA Network on September 13. John Cena has previously stated that he will attend the WWE Raw on Netflix launch show.