If you’re a massive wrestling fan, you’ve likely been patiently waiting for the Netflix streaming premiere of WWE Raw, which is set to finally debut on Monday, Jan. 6. The event marks the first in a projected long series of live wrestling shows for the streamer in a multi-billion dollar deal expected to extend for several years. Though WWE enthusiasts have been keeping up with long-form narratives structured around no-holds-barred match-ups for years now, this event will be the first of its kind for Netflix, save for the Tyson Vs. Paul boxing match that took place back in November. Since the experience is still fresh, we’ll take a moment to run through the WWE Raw fight card, as well as the time, place and viewing details of the extra-special showdown. Hopefully, this should provide you with everything you need to tune in and watch the carnage take place.
How to Stream WWE Raw on Netflix at Home
Much like the Tyson vs. Paul fight, Monday Night Raw will be streaming live on Netflix for subscribers of all pricing tiers. The event is scheduled to kick off promptly at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, live from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. There will be no separate or additional charge to catch the wrestling extravaganza, meaning Netflix users can tune in for as little as $6.99 (with ads), or as much as $22.99 depending on what best suits your needs.
If the massive success of the Tyson vs Paul fight is any indication of what kind of audience Raw will be pulling in on Jan. 6, we can safely assume that the event will be one of the biggest in the streamer’s history. With any luck, Netflix will have already handled some of the streaming issues that plagued the aforementioned fight, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for subscribers all across the globe.
Who Will Be Fighting On Netflix’s First Monday Night Raw?
The WWE Raw fight card premiering on Netflix Monday night will consist of four major events, each offering its own shocking showdown between wrestlers with personal grudges and axes to grind. The so-called Tribal Combat Match is meant to be the night’s headlining event, though the second-string fight has been more heavily promoted due to the voracious nature of the performers involved. Fans of the franchise will surely tune in to see how these fights play out, and perhaps more importantly, to see if any curveballs are thrown during the event. The official fight card is as follows:
Tribal Combat Match: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa
Bloodline: CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley
Down card: Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
The evening event is likely to kick off with a few surprises, including expected cameos from the likes of Triple H, John Cena and perhaps even Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Even still, the above fights are subject to numerous interruptions from other esteemed wrestlers who may be looking to make their mark on the massive Netflix platform. Most industry insiders are anticipating a few major plot twists along the way, especially considering the streaming venture will be opening the event up to a new audience of potentially millions. CM Punk and Roman Reigns are poised to bring a particularly show-stopping event, capping off a decades-long feud between the pair that dates back to their earliest days wrestling with Raw.
Logan Paul is not listed on the fight card for the event, though many insiders believe it’s likely that he’ll make an appearance as well, especially since he has expressed interest in becoming a WWE champion in recent weeks. Even if he doesn’t step into the ring this time around, this Netflix event could serve as the perfect platform for Paul to announce his intention to set off a Royal Rumble showdown with some of the industry’s finest wrestlers. Clearly, the possibilities are endless for the live-streaming event.
