The
Monday Night Raw debut episode on Netflix is an upcoming
professional wrestling television special that will
mark the debut of WWE's weekly Monday Night Raw program
on the streaming service Netflix. The event is set
to take place on January 6, 2025, at Intuit Dome in
Inglewood, California, and will feature performers
from the Raw brand as well as the SmackDown brand.
This episode of Raw will shift from broadcasting on
traditional linear cable television to over the top
digital streaming, as well as the start of John Cena's
farewell tour.
The
event will feature an appearance by Houston rapper,
Travis Scott, who will be performing the new theme
song for Raw. (Wikipedia)
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Wrestling
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@WWE RAW On Netflix @netflix
January
6, 2025
Intuit
Dome
Los Angeles, California
Media
Man Watercooler: Some of the hottest pro wrestling
action in the modern era that you will ever see! ;
Historic show sees dream matches and buzz exceed usual
high levels; Broadcasting and pro wrestling history
will be made: Media Man Group
Tonight,
WWE Raw embarks on a groundbreaking journey by debuting
on Netflix with a live 3.5-hour event from the Intuit
Dome in Inglewood, CA. The show, which has nearly
sold out, promises high-octane action with key matches
like CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins. The event opens with
a notable cold open narrated by Triple H, setting
the tone for what's being hailed as a new era for
WWE Raw. Fans and WWE personalities are buzzing online,
sharing their anticipation for this significant move
to streaming. While there's excitement around potential
surprise returns and other matches, the spotlight
tonight is firmly on the confirmed headline bout between
Punk and Rollins. (Grok)
News
John
Cena's Farewell Tour Kicks Off with WWE Raw's Netflix
Premiere
John
Cena, celebrated for his 16 world championships, has
embarked on his farewell tour starting January 6,
2025, coinciding with WWE Raw's debut on Netflix.
This event not only marks the end of Cena's storied
career but also signifies a new era for WWE as it
transitions to streaming. The premiere was preceded
by an impressive drone show in Los Angeles, featuring
iconic WWE symbols like Stone Cold Steve Austin's
smoking skull, to promote this significant shift.
The episode featured high-profile appearances including
The Rock and Cena himself, adding to the night's grandeur.
This move to Netflix aims to broaden WWE's global
audience and redefine wrestling entertainment, with
Cena's tour providing a nostalgic backdrop to this
monumental change. (Grok)
News
Paul
Heyman To ScreenRant
"I
hope so. I hope the product is always evolving. Roman
Reigns and I always like to say, if we can look back
on things that we did 6 months ago, and we can even
watch it anymore, then we haven't improved that much,
have we? Of course the product is gonna change when
it goes on Netflix. How could it not? It's the biggest
streaming service in the world. It's the distribution
portal now for anyone who wants a level of prestige
or placement in the culture. So, once we get on Netflix,
the approach to how we present the product must change,
must evolve, must upgrade, must be enhanced, must
be elevated. If not, what are we doing? How are we
not taking advantage of that opportunity?"
"So,
yes, the product will change on Netflix. Yes, it will
be intentional. Yes, it will be with the help and
the interaction of the audience itself. And, no, I
make no predictions about it because the culture will
be different when we get on to Netflix. And the culture
itself will dictate how far we go in terms of layers
of stories. And at the same time, the accountability
will be on us in terms of driving that culture. The
same way music drives its culture, the same way sneaker
fandom drives its culture, the same way music can
drive fashion and sports and other cultures, we will
drive the culture. We just have to get embedded into
it first."
"...You
said the Attitude Era was the biggest, most robust...
I don't think that is accurate anymore. I think it's
right now, and I think that the moment that we are
going through right now, I was in the Attitude Era
at the peak of it as you were. We didn't realize what
it was in the moment. Having seen that, I see this
and I see it way bigger. I see this as this different
moment in time in the business and it being something
different. And you mentioned the Triple H Era, I don't
think it's that. I think this at the end of it is
going to be called the Netflix Era. That's where the
big change is."
News
Triple
H To Sports Illustrated
"It
will be flexible. It will be flexible in I don’t
necessarily know the time constraints of network television
or cable television apply. It’s a slightly different
platform. Much like many episodic shows, they have
the ability to do whatever the show needs to have
down. If this episode needs to be an hour, great,
it’s an hour. If the next episode needs to be
42 minutes, it’s 42 minutes. It’s what makes
for the best product. I’m not saying we’re
going to be 42 minutes, but clearly we’ll deliver
the product in a way that is best for Netflix and
their business model and best for our storytelling."
Media
Man: Special thanks WWE, Netflix and X! Much respect
to all involved.
WWE
inks historic mega broadcasting/streaming deal with
the Foxtel Group including Binge and Kayo Sports;
Tremendous value for Australian pro wrestling aka
sports entertainment fans says Media Man; Likely to
boost fan base and warm up for live tour "Down
Under". Former Optus Television PPV executive
impressed. Real life 'Succession' in impact.
WWE,
Wrestling and Pop Culture Connection - October 2022
What
a huge few weeks for the combat sports world including
pro wrestling aka sports entertainment, martial arts
and boxing. Promotions who made national and international
news included WWE (Foxtel Media Group), ONE Championship
(beIN Media), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (New Zealand
and Australia tour next month), UFC (IRL social platform
deal), All Elite Wrestling (press conference, talent
shake-ups, new ROH Champion, Chris Jericho), and much
more. LinkedIn and YouTube are currently our social
media channels to follow the action, and Binge Australia,
WWE Network, Tubi and Amazon Prime Video have been
helping keep us up to speed, along with the official
websites of course, and occasional news leaks! Promoter
Of The Month: Triple H. Promotion Of The Month: WWE
Foxtel
Group to become exclusive destination for WWE in Australia
STAMFORD,
Conn., September 27, 2022
– The Foxtel Group and WWE today announced a
major new multi-year partnership that will see Foxtel
Group’s portfolio of entertainment brands become
the home of WWE in Australia.
The
new deal will deliver the biggest line-up of WWE’s
live and on demand content to Foxtel Group’s
4.5 million subscribers, on Foxtel as well as the
rapidly growing streaming services, Kayo Sports and
BINGE.
Foxtel
Group-WWE Partnership Key Points:
BINGE
will become the new streaming home of WWE Network
in Australia from January 2023 with all WWE Premium
Live Events, including Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
39, and entertainment content available with a BINGE
subscription, starting from just $10 per month.
WWE Network’s original programming and vast collection
of archived content will be available on BINGE.
WWE
will continue to be available to all Foxtel subscribers
on both the FOX8 channel and on a new, dedicated 24/7
WWE channel to launch from December 2022. The Foxtel
Group will broadcast on both these channels all of
WWE’s Premium Live Events, previously only available
through pay-per-view, at no additional charge to subscribers,
plus Weekly Live Episodes of Raw, SmackDown and NXT.
Selected
content will continue to be available via Kayo Sports.
Foxtel
Group Chief Content and Commercial Officer, Amanda
Laing, said: “We are thrilled to remain the long-term
partner of WWE, and be part of what will be an exciting
new chapter for WWE in Australia.
The
reach of the Foxtel Group is a game-changer for our
partners such as WWE. It’s why sport and entertainment
partners in Australia and around the globe, including
major Hollywood studios and world-leading sports and
now WWE, continue to choose the Foxtel Group to showcase
their content and build their audience reach in Australia.
We are particularly pleased to offer all our Foxtel
subscribers access to WWE’s Premium Live Events,
that were previously only available on a pay-per-view
basis for up to $30 per event, for no extra cost.”
BINGE
Executive Director, Alison Hurbert-Burns said: “For
generations WWE has delighted fans across the globe
and we’re thrilled this expanded partnership
makes BINGE the new streaming home of WWE in Australia.”
“We
can’t wait to bring WWE’s unpredictable
drama, larger-than-life personalities from past and
present including Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio, Ronda
Rousey, John Cena and The Undertaker, along with all
the world-class WWE action to passionate Australian
fans.
“It’s
a great fit to welcome WWE and its year-round entertainment,
including all WWE Network content and Premium Live
Events, to the home of the world’s best shows
on BINGE.”
WWE
Chairwoman and co-CEO, Stephanie McMahon, said: “With
its far-reaching and engaged audience, the Foxtel
Group has been a trusted and long-standing partner
of WWE for more than 20 years. We look forward to
expanding our partnership with the Foxtel Group, and
welcoming BINGE as the new streaming home of WWE Network
in the region.
“Together
we will continue to provide our unique blend of action-packed,
family-friendly entertainment to fans and grow the
WWE audience throughout Australia.”
