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As WWE prepares for its landmark move to Netflix in just a few weeks, fans have been speculating about whether the switch to streaming will bring a change in the tone of WWE Raw. Some have even wondered if we might see more swearing and edgier content, a topic that was touched upon by Triple H himself. However, WWE President Nick Khan has reassured viewers that the company’s programming will remain largely unchanged in terms of its family-friendly nature.
“We’re not changing the rating of our programming,” Khan stated in an interview with Deadline. “It’s family-friendly, multi-generational, advertiser-friendly programming. It’s going to stay that way.” This means that, despite the shift to Netflix, Raw will continue to maintain its reputation as a show suitable for a wide audience, including younger viewers.
What Will Change With WWE Raw’s Netflix Debut?
While WWE remains committed to its family-friendly ethos, there will be some changes with the move to Netflix. According to Khan, the show may have a more “global flair” as WWE intensifies its international expansion. While he didn’t specify which countries WWE and Netflix are targeting, Khan emphasized that certain international markets are a key focus for both companies moving forward.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who was also part of the conversation, shared his excitement about the move to Netflix. “I was like, ‘Oh, my God, that’s a game changer for us,'” Levesque said. “Not only because of the environment, like the reach and how much that can expand our base, but just look at the shows they do. [Look] at the things that they do and the freedom that they have within that.” Levesque sees the streaming switch as a major opportunity for WWE to reach a wider and more diverse global audience.
John Cena Set for WWE Raw’s Netflix Debut on January 6, 2025
The first episode of WWE Raw on Netflix is scheduled to air on January 6, 2025, and will take place at the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The highly anticipated debut episode will also mark the beginning of John Cena’s 2025 retirement tour. So far, Cena is the only confirmed superstar for the debut episode, but fans are eager to see who else will join him as the show transitions to streaming.
With WWE’s move to Netflix just around the corner, the company is poised for a new chapter in its long-running flagship series. While Raw will remain family-friendly, WWE’s international strategy and the platform’s global reach promise to bring exciting new elements to the show.
