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WWE & Netflix Executives Talk 2025 'Raw' Roll Out, Address Potential Streaming Issues & Expansion Plans


Published on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 14:14 GMT by Michael Jones   Print publication without navigation

  • Executives from WWE and Netflix teamed up to reveal their plans for the upcoming debut of Raw with the media on Tuesday as the series prepares to pivot from linear to streaming on January 6 live from Los Angeles.

The article discusses the upcoming partnership between WWE and Netflix, where WWE's flagship program, "Raw," will transition to Netflix starting in January 2025. This deal, valued at $5 billion over 10 years, marks a significant shift as "Raw" moves from traditional cable to streaming. Netflix executives, including Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, have expressed enthusiasm about the deal, highlighting the potential for global expansion and the integration of WWE's extensive content library into Netflix's platform. They addressed potential streaming issues, such as latency and the live event experience, by ensuring that the technology will be optimized for live sports entertainment. The move is seen as part of Netflix's broader strategy to delve into live programming, aiming to enhance viewer engagement and attract a broader audience. Additionally, there are plans to possibly expand WWE's presence on Netflix beyond "Raw," exploring other WWE content and events.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/streaming-movies-and-tv/wwe-netflix-executives-talk-2025-raw-roll-out-address-potential-streaming-issues-expansion-plans/ar-AA1vglCp ]

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