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There are only two weeks left until WWE Raw moves to Netflix, and there’s no doubt that the Red Brand premiere on January 6th will be packed with big stars and matches. Still, there are still some questions about what Netflix’s “Raw” will be like. But perhaps the most surprising thing is that WWE talent has just as many questions as fans.
Fightful Select reported that several WWE talents remain in the dark about some “Raw” details on Netflix, particularly the length of the show. “Raw” running time was set at two hours during its last few months on USA Network, after airing for 12 years at three hours. There is no concrete word on whether it will remain the same or not. Back to three.
Fightful said it has inquired about the running time of “Raw” for several months and has not yet received a clear answer. However, one WWE official pointed out that the run-time situation is a bit more fluid on Netflix, and there is no obligation to broadcast after “Hard Out” or “Raw” like there is on USA Network. This echoes previous reports that suggested “Raw” has no set future airtimes and could be alternately shortened or extended depending on the show’s demands.
While much confusion remains on the “Raw” side, there is no such confusion regarding “SmackDown,” which will continue to air on cable with USA Network. Last week, it was reported that SmackDown would be moving from two hours to three hours starting with the January 3rd episode. This will be the first time in the show’s 25-year history that “SmackDown” will air for three hours each week.
