WWE’s ‘Raw’ to stream on Netflix starting in January 2025

WWE's flagship weekly show, “Raw,” will air live on Monday nights on Netflix beginning in January 2025.

The deal, announced Tuesday, is worth more than $5 billion over 10 years.

“Raw” originated on USA Network in 1993 before moving to TNN in 2000. Raw” returned to the United States in 2005 and has been running for three hours since 2012.

“SmackDown,” which airs on Fox on Friday nights, will air in the United States in October in a five-year deal worth about $1.4 billion.

As part of WWE's deal with Netflix, the streamer plans to develop scripted television shows and films based on the wrestling promotion's intellectual property.

“Over its relatively short history, Netflix has developed a phenomenal track record in storytelling,” said WWE Chairman Nick Khan. “We believe that Netflix, as one of the world's leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw's loyal and ever-growing fan base.”

WWE's monthly premium live events currently air on Peacock, part of NBC Universal, the parent company of USA Network.

WWE and UFC are part of TKO Group Holdings Inc., a publicly traded company.