The episodes of WWE Raw leading into WrestleMania might see this major change.
On January 23rd, news broke that Monday Night Raw would be leaving USA Network and moving to Netflix in 2025. Not only that, Netflix will be the home to the company’s premium live events internationally, marking huge changes for the WWE Network outside of the United States. In August, it was confirmed that Raw would officially debut on Netflix on January 6th, 2025.
One month before WrestleMania takes place in Las Vegas, NV, WWE is set for a massive European tour that will include multiple tapings of Monday Night Raw. Traditionally, episodes of WWE Raw that are filmed overseas are broadcast on delay in the United States, but according to a recent report, that could change due to the Netflix move.
When Will European Episodes Of WWE Raw Air In The US?
The report on WrestleVotes Radio as part of Sportskeeda Backstage Pass indicates that Netflix is open to airing WWE Raw live as it happens overseas despite not being at its traditional time in the United States.
“WWE did make some big news internationally this week, as they announced a three-week tour of the United Kingdom, directly in the middle of WrestleMania season, with six of those shows being TV episodes of both Raw and SmackDown.
We are told that, after speaking with Netflix sources, that Netflix is absolutely open to the idea of broadcasting those Raw shows live as they happen. Basically, TC, we could be looking at some Monday afternoon Raw right in the middle of WrestleMania season. We’re told that WWE is considering the idea, no decision, one way or the other, but Netflix is on board for doing those shows live as they happen.”
Continuing, the report indicates that as SmackDown airs on the USA Network, the European episodes will air on tape delay in the US.
“Of course, Smackdown will be on tape delay from USA Network. Nothing changing there, but to be determined, if Netflix wants to host these shows live as it’s on the table.”
In recent news, Raw spoilers for November 18th have been revealed.
h/t WrestlingNews.co