As we draw closer to WWE's move to streaming platform, Netflix, things are about to change for its flagship show, Monday Night Raw. During yesterday's broadcast, WWE announced that the remaining episodes in 2024 will run two hours, from 8-10 PM ET on the USA Network every Monday. This will mark the first time the show has run two-hours since July 2012, with WWE having extended the shows runtime to three hours on the 1,000th episode.
Over the years fans have questioned the decision to have the show run three hours long, with many finding it dragged out and lagging. The success the company has seen with its two hour SmackDown broadcast has also given evidence of the potential benefits of reducing its red brands runtime, with the Friday night show proving that less is more.
What this means for the show once it moves to Netflix in 2025 remains to be seen, but WWE insider account WrestleVotes is reporting that the show’s runtime will vary from week to week, posting the following on X:
Regarding the news of RAW switching to 2 hours for the rest of the year, I’ve heard that many production and social staff who work behind the scenes found out in real time, just like the rest of us.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) September 10, 2024
As for what this means for 2025 and Netflix, one source said WWE is eagerly…
The potential of an unrestricted runtime is only the latest perk to come from the show's move to Netflix. Prior to this revelation the biggest change to Monday Night Raw following the switch is the prospect of becoming an unrated show. Having become stagnant throughout its PG era, the return to an edgier product is sure to be a hit amongst fans, with most longing for a return to the days of the Attitude Era. The move to Netflix will see these restrictions lifted, with many with the company seeing the benefits that this freedom allows them, whilst agreeing that “just because we can, doesn't mean we should.”
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