Matches, Schedule, Viewing Guide
After three decades on cable television, WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” transitions into the streaming age on January 6.
Making its Netflix premiere live at 8 p.m. ET, WWE’s flagship show features an exciting lineup with stars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and others set to perform.
WWE will also reintroduce some familiar faces. John Cena, who announced last summer his retirement is scheduled for 2025, will make a special appearance as he approaches the end of his wrestling journey.
Moreover, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who continues to play a crucial role in the ongoing “Bloodline” saga involving Reigns, hinted at his return on X over the weekend.
“Raw” bids farewell to its longtime partnership with the USA Network as it joins Netflix, which is actively expanding its live sports repertoire following events like the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight in November and the recent NFL Christmas Day games. (WWE’s “SmackDown” shifted from Fox to USA Network in September.)
Here’s everything you need to know about the launch of WWE’s “Raw” on Netflix.
What matches are scheduled for WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix?
The confirmed matches for the inaugural episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix include:
- CM Punk vs. Seth “Freakin’” Rollins
- Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in a “Tribal Combat” match for dominance over “The Bloodline”
- Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship
- Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE is also promoting the returns of John Cena and Logan Paul, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has confirmed his appearance on X.
How to tune into WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix
“Monday Night Raw” on Netflix will kick off live on Monday, January 6, at 8 p.m. ET. Historically, “Raw” episodes have varied between two and three hours in length; in a recent discussion on the “SI Media With Jimmy Traina” podcast, WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque noted that the runtime for Netflix episodes will be “flexible.”
Where is WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix taking place?
The premiere of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home venue for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers.
