In a major shakeup, WWE has struck a deal with Netflix that will see its flagship weekly live pro wrestling show begin airing exclusively on the streaming giant beginning in January 2025. That will mark the first time in its three-decade history that Raw has not aired new episodes on a linear television network. The deal is valued at $500 million per year for 10 years. Netflix has the option to opt out after the initial five years and to extend for an additional 10 years.
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There may come a time in the not-too-distant future when a primetime staple without a second-screen app is a rarity. USA is launching one for its WWE Monday Night Raw programming, allowing live syncing between a mobile device and the broadcast.
