For generations of fans, the thunderous chords of an entrance theme, the electrifying sight of a packed arena, and the explosive, weekly drama of professional wrestling have been synonymous with Monday nights. WWE Raw is not merely a sports program; it is a global spectacle of athleticism. Now, in a historic shift, this flagship show has found a new, exclusive home on the global streaming platform, Netflix. But what are the key differences, from broadcast length to roster access, that define this new, action-packed weekly experience?

The transition from cable television to a digital streaming service has introduced different runtime.

The length of WWE Raw on Netflix is intentionally flexible and does not have a fixed time limit, which marks a significant departure from its television history. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque (Triple H) confirmed on the SI Media Podcast that, much like other episodic shows on a streaming service, the runtime can fluctuate depending on the needs of the narrative. This means that if a main event or a major storyline requires more time to conclude properly, the show can run longer without being abruptly cut off.

In the past, when the program aired on traditional television, it consistently ran for a fixed three hours, a runtime that many critics and fans felt led to overly long segments or rushed endings. While the new format allows for variability, WWE management has suggested that the show will generally aim for a runtime of approximately two and a half hours (Monday at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET), with the added benefit of eliminating rigid time constraints that used to impact live storytelling, as per the SI Media Podcast.

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This historic agreement expands the reach of the WWE’s content and confirms Netflix as a major player in live sports entertainment.

As per Netflix Tudum, the WWE and Netflix partnership establishes a new era for professional wrestling fandom, with the much-anticipated debut of live weekly programming running 52 weeks a year. Netflix is now the exclusive home of WWE’s flagship weekly wrestling program in major territories, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, among other regions being added sequentially. This change is a momentous occasion, marking the first time in the show’s 31-year history that WWE Raw is available to stream in this capacity.

In addition to securing the flagship show, the massive partnership means Netflix will also be the destination for WWE’s other thrilling content outside of the United States. This includes other weekly programs such as SmackDown and NXT, and crucially, it will feature all of WWE’s major Premium Live Events. This catalogue includes the biggest annual shows, such as WrestleMania, Backlash, and SummerSlam.

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