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WWE Announces Venue For Raw Netflix Premiere, Advertises Returning Legend And Major Celebrity

The WWE Universe is gearing up for a major shakeup as “WWE Raw” prepares to make its highly-anticipated move to Netflix on January 6, 2025. This marks a new chapter for the flagship wrestling program, and WWE isn’t holding back in making the debut a spectacle.

The first-ever episode of Raw on Netflix will air live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Adding to the excitement, rap superstar Travis Scott is set to appear, a moment that was teased in a big way when WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H made a surprise announcement alongside Scott at ComplexFest. The rapper, whose track “FIEN” was previously featured as the theme for WrestleMania 41, was even gifted a custom WWE Hardcore Championship to mark the occasion.

John Cena’s Farewell Tour Kicks Off

Adding even more star power to the debut is the return of John Cena, whose appearance is expected to kick off his much-talked-about farewell tour in 2025. WWE fans will get a chance to say goodbye to the 16-time World Champion as he embarks on what promises to be an emotional final run.

But Cena isn’t the only big name set to make waves on this historic episode. The promotional materials also showcase Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Bianca Belair, who are currently part of the SmackDown roster. This comes amidst reports of a potential roster shakeup, with Netflix reportedly expressing interest in featuring marquee talent like CM Punk as well. While it’s unclear how the rosters for Raw and SmackDown will look in 2025, it’s safe to say fans should expect some crossover and surprises as WWE adjusts to its new streaming home.

Netflix’s Big Challenge

WWE’s move to Netflix comes at a time when the platform is doubling down on live programming. Just last Friday, Netflix hosted its largest livestream yet—a headline-grabbing fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. However, the event encountered streaming issues due to overwhelming demand, sparking concerns about how Netflix’s infrastructure will handle the massive audience expected for Raw’s premiere. Despite this, Netflix has assured WWE that it’s taking measures to ensure a smooth broadcast.

What This Means for WWE Fans

The Netflix premiere of Raw isn’t just a new chapter for the show—it’s an opportunity to introduce the product to a broader, global streaming audience. With major stars, a potential reshuffling of rosters, and a high-profile celebrity tie-in with Travis Scott, WWE is making a bold statement about the future of its programming.

Make sure to mark January 6, 2025, on your calendar, as WWE promises to kick off this new era with a bang. Will this new platform elevate Raw to even greater heights? We’ll find out soon enough!

Becky Lynch Rumored To Be Nearing WWE Return – By Raw Netflix Premiere

“The Man” Becky Lynch could soon be making her highly anticipated return to WWE. The former Women’s Champion has been out of action since May, following her loss to Liv Morgan on Raw just days before her WWE contract expired in June. While Lynch’s absence sparked plenty of speculation, reports have consistently suggested she planned to take some time off before deciding on her next steps.

Signs of a Comeback

A new report from PWInsider indicates that Lynch’s return to WWE may be on the horizon. Adding fuel to the fire is her upcoming appearance at the 2024 Vulture Festival, marking her first public engagement in months. The festival’s promotional material hints at a potential revelation about her future, teasing, “We’ll look back on her legendary career … and just maybe get a glimpse at what ‘The Man’ has in store for us next.”

The timing aligns with whispers that Lynch is expected to be “back in the mix” by the time Raw debuts on Netflix in January 2025. While it remains unclear whether she and WWE have finalized a new deal, the latest developments suggest negotiations are nearing completion.

Free Agency’s Impact on WWE Stars

Lynch is one of several prominent WWE superstars whose contracts expired this year. While her husband Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, and Chad Gable have secured new deals with WWE, others like Dijak, Ricochet, and Baron Corbin have opted to test the waters of free agency.

Lynch’s free-agent status has been closely watched, given her status as one of WWE’s most marketable stars. From headlining WrestleMania 35 — the first-ever women’s main event in the event’s history — to dominating as both a singles competitor and a crossover media personality, her return would undoubtedly be a major boost to WWE.

What’s Next for Becky Lynch?

While no official announcement has been made, all signs point to Lynch resuming her in-ring career with WWE. Whether her Vulture Festival appearance will provide more concrete details remains to be seen, but her return could come at a pivotal moment as WWE heads into a new era with its Netflix partnership and evolving roster.

Stay tuned to wrestlingnewsblog.com for updates on Becky Lynch’s status and what could be next for “The Man” in WWE!

Dakota Kai Returns On Raw

Dakota Kai has returned to WWE.

On this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, Kai teamed up with her Damage CTRL mates (IYO SKY and Kairi Sane) to defeat Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, and Shayna Baszler).

Kai hasn’t been seen on WWE television since July after suffering a torn meniscus. Kai suffered the injury on the same leg where she tore her ACL last year. Kai was initially suspected to be out of action for eight to 10 weeks.

Damage CTRL is still missing one member, with Asuka recovering from an injury. She reportedly suffered the injury prior to WrestleMania 40 on an episode of “WWE SmackDown.” A date for her return has not been announced.

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WWE RAW Preview 11/11/2024

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to confront Damien Priest
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

(Report) WWE RAW & SmackDown To Expand To 3 Hours In January 2025

According to a report from Pwinsider, the current plan is for both RAW and SmackDown to expand to three hours in January 2025.

RAW moved from 3 hours back to 2 last month for the rest of the year. The plan seemed to always be that RAW would then move back to 3 hours in January when the show makes the move to Netflix.

Now it appears that SmackDown on Friday night’s on the USA Network will also expand to 3 hours

While this is not confirmed just yet, there has been some talk of calling up talent from the NXT brand to help fill six hours of weekly television on the two main brands.

For years, the three-hour format has been a topic of debate among fans, with some embracing the extra content and others feeling it sometimes stretches thin. How WWE will balance the additional time without affecting pacing and viewership will be something to watch closely.

As January 2025 approaches, WWE fans can expect more announcements regarding this programming shift, as well as potential tweaks to the structure of RAW and SmackDown to maximize engagement and entertainment value in the new, extended format. For now, the prospect of a three-hour SmackDown is already stirring curiosity about how WWE will use the added time to shake up storylines and push its Superstars to new heights.

WWE Raw Preview 11/4/2024

WWE Raw airs tonight on the USA Network taped from the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • No. 1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way Match To The WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  • The War Raiders vs. The New Day
  • Women’s World Championship No. 1 Contenders Battle Royal
  • Sami Zayn and The Usos to appear
  • Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable
  • We will hear from WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan

Backstage Update On Rhea Ripley Injury Angle From WWE NXT

Former WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley was attacked by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on Tuesday. Ripley left bloodied next to her car by an unseen attack after visiting the “NXT” locker room to give the women’s roster words of support. It appears the attack was a way of writing Ripley off television while she deals with a legitimate injury.

“[Rhea has] got a fractured orbital bone,” Dave Meltzer said on “Wrestling Observer Radio” recently. “So the injury they announced is pretty much legit. It happened last week…Probably the last TV thing because she didn’t work any house shows.”

Meltzer believes it was the confrontation and physicality with Rodriguez on the October 21 “Raw” that injured Ripley. There is no timetable on Ripley’s return but Meltzer doesn’t sound optimistic about the chance at a speedy recovery.

“She is going to be out for a while,” Meltzer said. “It happened last week and then they did [the NXT attack] as a cover.”

The injury is Ripley’s second major injury of the year; Ripley was forced to vacate the WWE Women’s World Championship earlier this year after suffering a shoulder injury. She’s has been embroiled in her feud with Morgan, not only because of Morgan’s budding relationship with Rhea’s former beau “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, but also to get back the very title she never lost. As it stands, it will be a while before Ripley can pick up where she left off with her historic 380-day title run.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

The Miz Gets Kidnapped Following WWE RAW By The Wyatt Sicks

The Miz has been kidnapped by The Wyatt Sicks, as revealed by Karrion Kross and Scarlett in a tweet following this week’s episode of WWE RAW.

In recent weeks, the group has taken aim at The Miz and The Final Testament, which has resulted in Kross demanding that The Miz figure out what’s going on.

In the post-RAW video, Kross responded to Scarlett by saying that The Miz was “dead for sure.” The two then went looking for him – and the rest remains to be seen!

Source: eWn

WWE Raw Preview 10/28/2024

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network from the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

  • Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
  • Dominik Mysterio vs. A Former World Champion
  • WWE World Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament Final: New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) vs. Latino World Order’s Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee
  • Zelina Vega vs. Ivy Nile

Lillian Garcia Returns To WWE, Replaces Samantha Irvin As Raw Ring Announcer

Veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia is back with WWE following the departure of Samantha Irvin on Monday. Garcia was brought out during a commercial break on Monday’s edition of “WWE Raw,” and WWE posted the video on X (formerly known as Twitter). It was reported earlier in the day that Garcia was backstage at the show.

During the commercial break, Joe Tessitore got on the microphone to the live audience and told them to use their high energy to welcome back the veteran announcer, who had previously worked for the company for ten years from 1999 to 2009, before taking a two-year hiatus. She returned to WWE in 2011 and left the company once again in 2016, but made sporadic appearances throughout the years, before officially making her return as “Raw’s” ring announcer on Monday. Garcia also spoke to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crowd during the break and said it felt good to be back.

Irvin’s announcement came as a shock to many on Monday afternoon when the fan-favorite announced she had finished with the company via a statement on her X account. Garcia seemingly passed the proverbial torch to Irvin during a “Raw” segment in May. While Irvin didn’t make her future plans known in her statement, her fiancé, former WWE star Ricochet, joined AEW back in August.

Source: Wrestling Inc.