WWE is coming to Netflix – are you ready? (Picture: WWE)
Everything is about to change for WWE fans with the company on the verge of an historic move to Netflix.
For the first time in its history, the sports entertainment juggernaut is moving away from traditional television for Raw, SmackDown and beyond as they fully embracing the world of streaming as part of a massive $5 billion deal.
The upcoming NXT Deadline and Survivor Series: WarGames shows will mark the final premium live events before the big switch.
Soon, fans will be able to enjoy hard hitting action featuring everyone from Roman Reigns, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley to Bianca Belair, Jey Uso and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.
It’s an excited time, and one you’ll want to make sure you’re ready for.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is WWE moving to Netflix?
WWE is switching over to Netflix from January 2025, and for UK fans that’ll be from the get-go on New Year’s Day.
Exciting superstars like Bianca Belair are making the move (Picture: WWE)
The official move is the January 6 episode of Monday Night Raw (for US fans, that’s the only show heading to Netflix right now) – for us Brits, it’s a real game changer.
What WWE shows will be on Netflix?
In short, for those outside the United States, we’re getting everything.
All the hard hitting, high flying action will be available (Picture: WWE)
This includes weekly live episodes of Raw, SmackDown and NXT, plus every monthly PLE like WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and beyond.
Netflix and WWE have also confirmed that ‘select programming and historic PLEs’ will be available, although it’s yet to be revealed exactly what’s included there.
What is happening to the WWE Network?
It’s almost time to say goodbye to the WWE Network – essentially, once your region switches to Netflix, WWE’s own streaming platform will shut down.
The WWE Network will be no more (Picture: WWE Network)
‘On January 1, 2025, WWE Network will no longer be available in your area. After January 1, Netflix will be the new exclusive home of WWE,’ reads an email sent to subscribers next week.
‘End of an Era for WWE Network,’ wrote Inside The Ropes chief Kenny McIntosh, while fan @LANDsGal28 added: ‘Its an end of an era! Ill miss have the WWE Network ????’
Another fan, @AdamCastle__, tweeted: ‘Ngl kinda sad to see WWE Network go. End of an era! But also happy I have one less subscription to pay for ???? Very excited for the Netflix era ????????’
Who will be at the first WWE Raw on Netflix?
Not surprisingly, the first Raw of the new era is expected to be absolutely stacked, and WWE’s chief content officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque has already confirmed some exciting plans.
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