Netflix and WWE Collaborate to Stream ‘Monday Night Raw’

Monday nights are about to get a whole lot more exciting for wrestling fans thanks to a groundbreaking new partnership! The 1,650th episode of “Monday Night Raw” is set to premiere live from the Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, marking the beginning of a 10-year collaboration between WWE and Netflix.

According to WWE President Nick Khan, discussions about this partnership began years ago when he predicted that Netflix would eventually move into live programming. His keen eye for spotting trends paid off when Netflix began expanding its lineup to include content that could appeal to a wide range of audience members, including families.

This massive $5 billion agreement means that Netflix will become the exclusive home of “Raw” in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, with plans to expand to more countries in the future. What’s even more exciting is that Netflix will also stream other WWE shows like “Smackdown” and “NXT,” as well as major live events such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.

For WWE, teaming up with Netflix opens up new global opportunities for fan engagement. The weekly “Raw” series, which first aired in 1993, has become a staple in the wrestling world, known for its compelling storytelling and dynamic characters. Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, believes that the show’s multigenerational fan base aligns perfectly with Netflix’s goal of delivering beloved content to its members 52 weeks a year.

As WWE continues to expand internationally, with nearly half of its live events now taking place overseas, this partnership with Netflix is a game-changer. The goal is not only to provide fans with high-quality entertainment but also to attract new audiences through innovative storytelling and captivating live events.

Netflix executives, such as Brandon Riegg, see this collaboration as a natural fit, given the social media buzz surrounding “Raw” each week and WWE’s dedicated fan base. Riegg hopes that Netflix can replicate the success it had with other sports content, like Formula 1 and the “Drive to Survive” series, by bringing that same excitement to WWE programming.

Despite competition from other major events like “Monday Night Football,” WWE officials are confident that moving “Raw” to a streaming platform will not affect its ratings. WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, assures fans that the essence of “Raw” as a family-friendly show will remain intact, even as the partnership with Netflix opens up new creative possibilities for the future.

With Netflix’s global reach and WWE’s stellar track record in live entertainment, this partnership promises to bring even more thrills and drama to wrestling fans around the world. So mark your calendars and get ready for a new era of wrestling entertainment, courtesy of WWE and Netflix!