WWE leadership reacts to RAW announcement on Netflix – “It is official”

WWE revealed details for Monday Night RAW’s Netflix premiere on January 6, 2025. The historic first episode will emanate from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The company announced appearances by John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, and Cody Rhodes.

Travis Scott joins the lineup following his recent WWE Hardcore Championship win, presented by Triple H during a concert appearance. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce acknowledged the announcement with a brief statement: “It is official.”

It is official. https://t.co/sJrxlYpbKB

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) November 18, 2024

RAW’s Move to Netflix Marks New Era for WWE Programming

The transition to Netflix represents a significant shift for Monday Night RAW. The show concludes its run on USA Network with a two-hour format through December 30, 2024. Ticket sales for the Netflix premiere begin this Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern through Ticketmaster.

The Intuit Dome selection aligns with early reports from September, considering Netflix’s Los Angeles headquarters. This change follows WWE’s recent programming moves, with SmackDown relocating to USA Network and NXT finding a new home on The CW.