On Jan. 6, Netflix is kicking off its weekly Monday night broadcasts of WWE’s Raw with an action-packed premiere episode. Discover what time the first event starts and get all the details on the star-studded wrestling extravaganza.
WWE Rawone of wrestling’s signature’s programs, previously aired on Mondays on the USA Network. In January 2024, it was announced that Raw would move to Netflix under a $500 million-per-year deal, as the streaming giant ramps up its live sports offerings. Last year, Netflix hosted major sports events like two NFL Christmas games and the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight.
Tonight’s broadcast promises an exciting lineup of special guests, including John Cena, who will officially retire from wrestling this year, along with Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns. Rapper Travis Scott, who created the new WWE Raw theme song, is slated to perform. Additionally, The Rock confirmed on Sunday that he will be making an appearance as well.
“I’ll come back home to WWE tomorrow night as we make history on Netflix and begin a new and exciting era,” he penned on X. “Tomorrow night is dedicated to my grandfather, the High Chief Peter Maivia, my grandmother, Lia Maivia and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson and my ancestors who have ALL paved the way.”
Monday’s premiere episode will feature reigning women’s world champion Liv Morgan as she defends her title against Rhea Ripley. Other anticipated matchups include Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa, Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, and CM Punk taking on Seth “Freakin” Rollins.
What Time Is The First WWE Monday Night Raw On Netflix?
The first Monday Night Raw on Netflix kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on Monday, January 6. If you miss the live broadcast, new episodes will be available for streaming immediately after the show concludes.
Wresting sites have reported that the event will last around 3.5 hours.
How To Watch The WWE Monday Night Raw On Netflix
To watch Monday Night Rawyou’ll need to sign up for a Netflix membership. Netflix currently offers three options: Standard with ads starts at $6.99 per month, standard (no ads) is $15.49 per month, and premium (no ads) is $22.99 per month. The streamer does not offer a free trial at this time.
What Is The WWE Monday Night Raw Match Card?
Here’s the match card for Monday Night Raw on Jan. 6 (in no particular order):
- Singles match: CM Punk vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins
- Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Singles Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
Where Is The First WWE Monday Night Raw Taking Place?
Netflix’s inaugural WWE Raw on Monday, Jan. 6 will be broadcast live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. According to USA Today, this marks the first wrestling event held at the arena since its opening in August 2024.