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WWE Raw Moves to Netflix, Staying Family Friendly with Special Documentaries and Celebrity Involvement

Dec 4, 2024, 02:33 PM

WWE's flagship program, 'WWE Raw,' is set to move to Netflix next month, marking the first time the show will leave linear television in over 30 years. Executives from WWE and Netflix have confirmed that the programming will remain family-friendly and advertiser-friendly despite the transition. WWE President Nick Khan and Triple H emphasized that the rating of the show will not change, addressing online speculation about potential shifts in content. Netflix's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria assured that the platform is prepared for the move, having resolved buffering issues experienced during the Tyson-Paul fight. As part of the partnership, Netflix and WWE will also collaborate on special documentaries, and there will be increased celebrity involvement in WWE programming. The move is expected to bring millions of fans to Netflix, consolidating WWE content on a single platform.