September 30th 2024.
Tonight, Monday Night Raw will be delivering a groundbreaking event that will change the course of the show in a major way. As loyal WWE fans, we'll need to brace ourselves for this big change that will be taking place after tonight's episode. The long-running weekly program, which has been on the air since its launch in 1993, will be making its move to Netflix in January as part of the company's massive $5 billion deal with the streaming giant.
Previously, Raw's current US TV deal was set to expire tonight, leaving its future uncertain in the coming months. However, an agreement has been reached with USA Network to keep the show on air. This does come with a major alteration though, as starting next week, the program will be reduced from its usual three hours to just two for the remainder of the year. The running time for Raw on Netflix has yet to be announced.
As we gear up for tonight's episode, let's take a moment to reflect on the journey of Monday Night Raw over the past 12 years. It all began back in July of 2012, and now, we'll be bidding farewell to its three-hour format for the time being. The final episode of this duration will feature highly anticipated appearances from the new Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso, as well as a Last Monster Standing match between Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman.
But that's not all, as viewers can also look forward to a face-to-face meeting between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre before their upcoming Hell In A Cell match at the Bad Blood event this weekend. Other exciting matchups include Rey Mysterio vs Xavier Woods, Lyra Valkyria vs Zoey Stark, and Chad Gable vs Kofi Kingston.
With January just around the corner, there have been many speculations and conflicting reports about what the future holds for Raw and SmackDown's running times. At this time, nothing has been officially confirmed. However, some fans have expressed mixed reactions to the news of Raw's change to a two-hour format for the rest of 2024. While some have been hoping for this change, others are disappointed and concerned about the sizeable roster of wrestlers.
Many fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the matter, with some even addressing WWE executive Triple H. Some are worried about the talent that may not get enough screen time, while others believe the decision is a wise move. As for the format of the show after its move to Netflix, that remains a mystery for now.
Currently, SmackDown and NXT are both two hours long, and starting in January, US fans will be able to watch Raw on Netflix. This will also apply to 80% of the world, including the UK. This shift will give viewers access to all WWE programming, including the premium live events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and SummerSlam, as well as other classic shows currently available on the WWE Network.
Don't forget to tune in tonight at 1am on TNT Sports 1 to catch the final three-hour episode of Monday Night Raw, as we say goodbye to this format for the time being. As always, we'll keep you updated on any further developments. And if you have any tips, stories, videos, or pictures related to the world of entertainment, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page – we're always excited to hear from you!
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