WWE is officially coming to Netflix in just a few weeks.
From January 2025 the The streaming platform will be home to Monday Night Raw including the USA, Canada and Great Britain.
Viewers outside of North America can also catch all weekly shows and live events through the service.
News of the 10-year, $5 billion contract changed the landscape of professional wrestling and left many fans curious about the future.
Some have even speculated as much could return to an edgier product, something that hasn't been seen in nearly two decades.
Raw and SmackDown have been PG shows for 16 years now – and that's partly due to the restrictions on broadcasting on television.
Some fans expressed hope that with a move to Netflix, WWE would have more freedom to move away from family-friendly content.
However, this will not be the case.
Speaking on Tuesday, December 3, WWE executive Nick Khan confirmed that the program will remain the same.
“We are not changing how we evaluate our programs,” he said.
“There's some chatter online about, oh, it's going to be R-rated, or for us old people, like X-rated. That's definitely not happening. So it is a family-friendly, cross-generational and advertiser-friendly program.
“It will stay that way. I would like to see more of a global feel, especially when it comes to relationships.” [with Netflix] continues to evolve.”
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While the aggressive programming of the Attitude Era is often described as WWE's most successful period from a popularity standpoint, the promotion is currently experiencing a financial boom.
Huge television and streaming deals, merchandise sales, sponsorships and record-breaking live viewing figures all contribute to this success and suggest there is no need to change the program any time soon.
“I think that’s what they want and expect from WWE.” said, echoing Khan's thoughts.
“It doesn't deter anyone from what they want, it's a safe place for families, for children and for everyone who can watch the show. That won’t change.”
Raw will debut on Netflix on Monday, January 6th.
Some of the biggest names in WWE including , , and CM Punk, are promoting the show, which will take place at the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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While the programming's rating is not expected to change, Raw's move to Netflix marks the first time since its launch in 1993 that it will leave linear television.
