When is WWE moving to Netflix, and are PPVs on the streaming giant too?

Over the years, wrestling fans have witnessed a number of tag teams, but this collaboration between WWE and Netflix will be the largest to date!

An amazing list of superstars, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Stone Cold, and others, have had their careers launched by WWE. John Cena and Steve Austin are only two examples.

For 52 weeks a year, the weekly show, which began in the 1980s, has been providing viewers with tantalizing, action-packed bouts on terrestrial television.

However, the massive streaming service Netflix startled everyone on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, by announcing that it will relocate the WWE.

Additionally, this new, historic agreement is scheduled to go into effect at the beginning of 2025.

When is WWE moving to Netflix?

Beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, WWE Raw will only be available on Netflix.

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The US, Canada, UK, Latin America, and other countries will stream the weekly flagship show.

Are WWE PPVs live on Netflix too?

With one year left on the contract, WWE PPVs, sometimes referred to as PLEs, will continue to be held on Peacock in the US.

However, all WWE PLEs will stream live in the UK on Netflix in addition to Smackdown and NXT.

What has been said?

Bela Bajara, the chief content officer at Netflix, is thrilled that WWE is now accessible on the service.

“With its massive and fervent multigenerational fan base, we are thrilled to have WWE Raw on Netflix,” Bajara stated.

“We will be able to provide greater happiness and value for their fans as well as our members by fusing our fandom, recommendations, and reach with WWE.

“Raw is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live action 52 weeks a year and we re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.”

In support of the aforementioned assertion, TKO President Mark Shapiro said, “This deal is transformative.”

“It combines Netflix’s incredible worldwide reach with the must-watch WWE product, locking in substantial and steady economics for many years.

“Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”

How much is the WWE Raw and Netflix deal worth?

According to reports, Netflix’s contract with WWE Raw is worth an incredible $5 billion!

According to reports, the arrangement is worth $500 million year for ten years.

Additionally, Netflix has the choice to continue for an extra ten years or to opt out after the first five years.

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