December 30th 2024.
It's a bittersweet night for wrestling fans as Monday Night Raw bids farewell to its long-time home on TNT Sports. After five years on the network, the WWE juggernaut is making the move to Netflix with the streaming debut of Raw just around the corner. Tonight's show marks the end of an era, not only for WWE's partnership with TNT, but also for the show's 32-year run on traditional television. It's hard to believe that the first ever episode of Raw aired back in 1993, kickstarting a pop culture phenomenon that still captivates audiences around the world today.
For fans in the UK, Raw and SmackDown have always been available on channels like Sky and later BT Sport, which would eventually rebrand as TNT in 2023. There was a brief stint in 2000 and 2001 when Raw aired on Channel 4, but fans have always had their fix of professional wrestling. However, with the new Netflix deal, all WWE programming will now be exclusively available on streaming, marking a significant shift for UK fans. In the US, Raw's move to Netflix also marks the first time the show will not air on network television since its inception.
But before Raw bids its final farewell to TNT, there's an action-packed show in store for viewers. Bitter rivals CM Punk and Seth Rollins will be under the same roof tonight, just one week before their highly anticipated match on the Raw debut on Netflix. And that's not all - Damian Priest and new tag team champions the War Raiders will take on Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor and JD McDonaugh, in a match that's sure to be filled with intense rivalries and high-flying action.
In another highly anticipated match, fan favorite Otis will finally get his hands on his former Alpha Academy leader and bully, Chad Gable. And for those following the tournament to crown the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion, tonight's show will feature two semi-final matches - Dakota Kai vs. Zoey Stark and Iyo Sky vs. Lyra Valkyria.
But the biggest question on everyone's mind is: when is the first WWE Raw on Netflix? Well, mark your calendars for January 6, as that will be the first live episode of Raw on the streaming platform. From then on, fans in the UK can tune in every Monday night at 1am for Raw, with SmackDown on Fridays and NXT on Tuesdays.
With tonight's show being the end of an era on TNT, fans have been wondering how they'll be able to watch SmackDown later this week. Fear not, as WWE will be streaming it for free on their YouTube channel. And when it comes to the highly anticipated Raw debut on Netflix, there's a star-studded lineup in store. CM Punk will go head-to-head with Seth Rollins in the main event, while Roman Reigns will face off against his cousin Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat fight. Other big names expected to make an appearance include Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and John Cena, with hip hop sensation Travis Scott also set to be part of the action.
It's an exciting time for WWE as they make the move to Netflix, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for the company. But for now, let's bid a fond farewell to Monday Night Raw on TNT, and get ready for an epic debut on Netflix. As always, if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with us - we'd love to hear from you.
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