The announcementthatMonday Night RAWismoving to Netflixhas created major discussion within the pro wrestling community. This shift to a streaming platform could bring significant changes to the shows format and availability. Mark Shapiro has now revealed how the deal came together.
It was reported thatWWE and Netflix confirmed their huge dealto move Monday Night RAW to the streaming service, which will begin in January 2025. The reported deal,valued at over $5 billion foraduration of ten years.
Mark Shapiro, speaking at Leaders Week London, discussed WWEs pitch to Netflix. He emphasized that WWE aligns well with Netflixs content, noting that its not live sports but scripted entertainment with a fictional narrative. The weekly, serialized format of WWE makes it appealing, as it has proven on Peacock to not only attract new subscribers but also retain them by reducing churn, thanks to its regular weekly programming that keeps fans engaged.
Triple H hasexpressed confidence that fans will smoothly transition to Netflixwithout any issues. However, the real test will come as we wait to see how the WWE product evolves after the move to the streaming platform in January next year.
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