WWE Monday Night Raw will return to Madison Square Garden on March 10, 2025, as part of the Road to WrestleMania 41. This event marks the first Raw taping from the iconic “World’s Most Famous Arena” in three years with tickets for the highly anticipated show will go on sale next month.

WWE recently hosted its annual Boxing Day live event at Madison Square Garden, featuring top stars like CM Punk and Seth Rollins. While no matches have been announced yet for Raw, fans can expect an action-packed lineup as WWE builds momentum toward WrestleMania 41 in April.

WWE’s Road to WrestleMania 41

The return to Madison Square Garden is just one stop on WWE’s massive Road to WrestleMania 41. Following the Raw taping, WWE will embark on an international tour, bringing televised events to Spain, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, and England throughout March 2025. Additionally, live events are scheduled in Germany, Northern Ireland, Austria, and The Netherlands.

Find Out More On WWE’s Huge Road To WrestleMania 41 Tour

This international tour wraps up just weeks before WrestleMania 41, set to take place on April 19 and 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. WrestleMania season remains the most exciting time of the year for the WWE Universe, with plenty of surprises expected along the way. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on WWE’s plans leading up to their biggest event of the year.

The December 30 episode of WWE Raw will be a landmark event, marking the show’s final broadcast on the USA Network before its historic move to Netflix on January 6, 2025

WWE Raw Preview: December 30, 2024

• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Semifinals: Dakota Kai faces Zoey Stark, and IYO SKY squares off against Lyra Valkyria.
• Damian Priest & The War Raiders taking on The Judgment Day
• Chad Gable vs. Otis in a battle of Alpha Academy alumni.
• Pete Dunne vs. R-Truth

CM Punk and Seth Rollins will both be on hand ahead of their clash on the WWE Raw Netflix Debut.

WWE Raw Moving Back To Three Hours Starting With Netflix debut

As WWE bids farewell to its long-standing home, the episode promises action-packed matches and key developments that will set the tone for the new year.

The Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament reaches its semifinals, with Dakota Kai battling Zoey Stark and IYO SKY facing Lyra Valkyria. (Updated brackets)

Tensions between CM Punk and Seth Rollins are expected to escalate as both are confirmed to appear, fueling speculation about their brewing rivalry.

Other matches include Chad Gable versus Otis in a clash of Alpha Academy alumni, Pete Dunne against R-Truth in a battle of styles, and Damian Priest teaming with The War Raiders to face The Judgment Day in a hard-hitting encounter.

This final Raw on USA Network promises to be a memorable send-off as WWE begins its new chapter on Netflix.

Maxxine Dupri Engaged to NXT Wrestler (Photos)

WWE Raw is set to return to its three-hour format after temporarily reverting to two hours since October 7. The transition marks a return to the structure introduced in 2012, with the January 6 episode kicking off this change.

Raw’s upcoming run on Netflix will also follow the three-hour format. Dave Meltzer reports, “While everyone expects this, it was confirmed by someone who is a key player in WWE that Raw will be three hours come January to go along with SmackDown being three hours.”

This adjustment aligns with WWE’s ongoing partnership with the USA Network, which secured Raw’s broadcast rights through December 30. The two-hour format was adopted to bridge the gap between the conclusion of the USA deal in October and the Netflix premiere.

The January 6 episode is already generating excitement, featuring marquee matchups such as CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa, and Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan defending her title against Rhea Ripley. Additional matches and star appearances are expected to be announced soon.

SmackDown, which has also been a two-hour program, will transition to a three-hour format starting January 3.

On January 6, WWE Raw will debut on Netflix, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking partnership between WWE and the streaming giant. This multi-billion-dollar deal signals a new era for WWE’s flagship show, but it also raises questions about the future of its extensive archive and the accessibility of past and live events. Netflix has provided some clarity on these topics, revealing plans for both archival content and live programming.

One key question centers on WWE’s vast library of past shows. According to Netflix, fans should anticipate a gradual release of archival content.

“In January 2025, Netflix will begin to roll out select WWE archival content. WWE Raw archival content will be available for viewing in the United States, with additional archival content available in the countries listed above.”

Additionally, WWE programming will become downloadable approximately 48 hours after streaming live, giving fans more flexibility to catch up on their favorite moments.

International Rollout and Accessibility

Initially, WWE Raw will be available in the United States and its territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, the Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. International fans will also gain access to WWE’s programming, including SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events, as the rollout expands globally.

WWE Raw Debut – January 6, 2025

The inaugural episode of WWE Raw on Netflix promises to be a monumental event. Broadcasting live from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the show will feature a stacked card, including:

• CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
• Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa (Tribal Combat Match)
• Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s World Championship)
• Travis Scott will perform WWE Raw’s brand-new theme song live.

Find Out What Happened At WWE Raw’s Netflix Launch Event

WWE taped the December 23 episode of Monday Night Raw tonight from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The taping will allow talents to stay home during the upcoming Christmas week. Below are the complete spoiler results for the taped show:

Drew McIntyre Promo: McIntyre opened the show talking about his recent struggles and called out the fans for ‘instantly forgetting about him’ after he lost the Hell In A Cell match to CM Punk. He said that it was ‘pathetic’ for people to forgive Roman Reigns so easily. This prompted Sami Zayn to confront the former World Champion. Jey Uso came out to help Zayn when a fight broke out and rematch between McIntyre and Sami was made official.

First Round Match In Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament: IYO SKY def. Abla Fyre and Natalya: SKY replaced Kairi Sane in the match after the latter was attacked by Pure Fusion Collective backstage on this week’s Raw.

Singles Match: Chad Gable def. Akira Tozawa: Gable won the match via submission but refused to let go even after the bell. Otis then made the save for Tozawa.

Singles Match: Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio ends in DQ: JD McDonagh dressed as Santa Claus was in Dom’s corner. After Priest laid out McDonagh, Finn Balor and Carlito attacked the former World Champion. The attack continued until War Raiders made the save.

The War Raiders Win WWE World Tag Team Titles On Raw

Singles Match: The Miz vs. Dexter Lumis ends in a DQ: The Final Testament got involved causing the disqualification. The Wyatt Sicks then came out and the segment ended in a big brawl.

New Day Homecoming: Kofi Kingston’s mother was at the ringside for this segment. The duo mocked Wade Barrett for not being ‘man enough’ to wrestle again, comparing him to Big E. Kofi said that his mother didn’t deserve to see her son get booed in his hometown like this.

Singles Match: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn: Jey Uso was in Sami’s corner for the bout. McIntyre pinned Zayn in the rematch for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The new Bloodline showed up after the match and attacked both Zayn and Jey.

WWE also taped the December 20 episode of SmackDown in advance featuring stars such as Kevin Owens, LA Knight and more. You can check out the spoiler for it here.

• CM Punk Match Confirmed For WWE Raw Netflix Debut

Tonight’s December 16, 2024 episode of WWE Raw, is set to take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. There are several confirmed matches and segments, for the show, including two championship matches and fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event:

Confirmed Matches

• WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of the Judgment Day (c) vs. The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar)
• WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Ludwig Kaiser

Confirmed Segments

• Feuding superstars CM Punk and Seth Rollins are both set to appear. They’re rumored to clash on Monday, January 6, 2025 on the WWE Raw Netflix debut.
• Kofi Kingston’s Hometown Return will appear in front of his hometown crowd in Boston following he and Xavier Woods’ recent split from Big E.

Raw serves as the fallout show from Saturday Night’s Main Event, which took place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York (Results & Fallout).

WWE has announced two title matches for next week’s episode of WWE Raw, which will air live on the USA Network at 8/7c from Boston’s TD Garden arena.

In the first championship bout, Ludwig Kaiser will challenge Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship.

The second title match will see the WWE World Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day, defend their titles against the formidable War Raiders.

Updated WWE Raw Preview (12/16/24):

WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Ludwig Kaiser

WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
Finn Balor & JD McDonagh (c) vs. The War Raiders

This episode will also feature the fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event, promising an action-packed night of drama and surprises.

The action didn’t stop after the latest edition of WWE Monday Night Raw went off the air. The show from Wichita, Kansas, served as the go-home show before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Raw saw Drew McIntyre address his recent return to WWE programming, as well as a major change made to a championship match at this weekend’s event.

Change Made To World Heavyweight Title Match At Saturday Night’s Main Event

After the show went off the air, fans in Wichita saw two of WWE’s top female Superstars in action. Miss Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton took on Bayley in a dark match that saw the Role Model get the victory.

Bayley was featured on Raw in an interview with Cathy Kelley, while eagle-eyed fans will have spotted the Buff Barbie. As Seth Rollins was seen backstage walking to the entrance area, Stratton could be seen speaking with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce.

Stratton’s cameo on the show has fueled speculation that she could be making a move to Raw as part of the WWE Transfer Window. The newly-announced program will see talent from Raw, SmackDown, and WWE be eligible to switch brands. On last week’s SmackDown, Nick Aldis was seen conversing with Dominik Mysterio and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.

In the meantime, Stratton remains Miss Money in the Bank, and has even teased inserting herself in the NXT Women’s Championship picture. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Tiffany Stratton and her plans heading into the new year.

Tonight’s WWE Raw rolls into the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas and broadcasts live at 8/7c on the USA Network. The build to Saturday Night’s Main Event intensifies as Gunther prepares to defend his Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor, while Liv Morgan faces a tough challenge in Iyo Sky for the Women’s World Championship.

Confirmed matches for WWE Raw, December 9, 2024:

Rhea Ripley Returns and it’s Anything Goes

In her first singles match since recovering from an orbital bone injury, Rhea Ripley takes on Raquel Rodriguez. WWE has announced this match will be “anything goes” rules.

Triple Threat Showdown in the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament

The tournament to crown the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion continues with a high-stakes Triple Threat Match. Lyra Valkyria, Zelina Vega, and Ivy Nile will clash for a chance to advance, joining Dakota Kai, who advanced last week..

The Wyatt Sicks vs. Final Testament and The Miz

Tensions will boil over when The Wyatt Sicks face Final Testament and The Miz in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match. After weeks of cryptic mind games and physical confrontations, this match could bring clarity—or chaos—to one of Raw’s most heated rivalries.

Plus: we’ll also hear from Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre.

Starting in January 2025, WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw, will transition to Netflix as part of a landmark $5 billion agreement. This move signifies Raw’s departure from traditional linear television for the first time in over three decades.

A significant change accompanying this transition is that Raw will broadcast live regardless of its taping location, including international venues. Traditionally, episodes filmed overseas were pre-recorded and aired later in their usual time slots. With the new arrangement, international broadcasts will be live, allowing fans worldwide to view episodes in real-time and access them on-demand immediately after airing. (H/T – PWInsider)

This change is set to take effect during WWE’s international tour in March 2025, which includes multiple Raw tapings in the United Kingdom. Fans can anticipate live broadcasts of these UK-based episodes, marking a significant shift in WWE’s programming approach.

International WWE Raw Tapings Currently Scheduled

• March 17, 2025: Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
• March 24, 2025: Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
• March 31, 2025: London, England – O2 Arena

For reference, an 8pm showtime in Brussels, Belgium would be 2pm in Eastern time zone.

WWE RAW Schedule: Upcoming Dates and Venues

WWE President Nick Khan has assured that despite the platform change, Raw will remain family and sponsor-friendly on Netflix, despite reports they’re reverting to ‘TV-MA.’

The inaugural live episode of WWE Raw op Netflix is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This premiere will feature top WWE stars, including John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Bianca Belair, along with special surprise guests.

This strategic partnership between WWE and Netflix aims to enhance the viewing experience by providing immediate access to live content, regardless of geographic location, thereby unifying the global WWE audience.

Fans eager to see an edgy, hardcore Raw when the show moves to Netflix should prepare to be disappointed, WWE President Nick Khan has warned. Since news of Raw’s move to Netflix broke, speculation has run rife of a more mature product given that the show will not be confined to TV’s content ratings. Speaking at a panel to select media outlets, Khan made clear that an X-rated Raw is not in the works.

“There’s some online chatter about, oh, it’s gonna be R-rated, or for us old folks, like X-rated. That’s definitely not happening.”

Instead, Khan spoke of the show maintaining its “family-friendly, multi-generational, advertiser-friendly programming” that has been a staple of WWE for years. When asked what fans can expect, Khan turned his attention outside of the United States.

“I would look for more global flair, especially as the relationship [with Netflix] continues to develop.”

WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque is playing a large role in Raw’s impending move while maintaining his position as Head of Creative, a role he’s been in since 2022. At the media event, Levesque relished in the freedom he and his team have been given.

“There’s nobody saying you can’t do that. There’s nobody putting a thumb on it… There’s no bad ideas. We’re just all having a blast doing it.”

Raw’s move to Netflix is arguably the biggest change in the show’s history, with many details, including the show’s length, still yet to be made public knowledge. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE’s move to the streaming juggernaut ahead of the debut episode of WWE Raw on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Drew McIntyre says people should not believe anything they hear about him unless it’s coming from his own channels.

The Scottish Warrior made his surprise return to WWE programming this Monday Night on Raw. He took out Sami Zayn after the Hononary Uce’s loss to Seth Rollins in the main event of the show.

The former World Champion took to Twitter after this segment. He referenced the reports about his hiatus and called out fans for forgetting his words so soon:

“If you don’t hear it from me, live on WWE TV or on my social channels, assume every single thing you hear about Drew McIntyre is BS. Oh, and how soon you all forget?”

• WWE Raw Results: December 2, 2024

McIntyre’s attack on Sami Zayn has multiple layers of story behind it. Earlier in the night, Sami stood up for CM Punk when Seth Rollins called the Straight Edge Star out. Having gone to war with Punk in an intense Hell In A Cell match before his time off, it makes sense for Drew to not be a fan of this alliance.

Apart from his rivalry with Punk, the 39-year-old has a long history with the reunited OG Bloodline himself. Like Kevin Owens, McIntyre spent a long time fighting the group during Roman Reigns’ dominant Undisputed Championship reign.

The big question now is if McIntyre will join hands with other enemies of the OG Bloodline or if he’ll continue his solo run.

• Drew McIntyre: Women’s Mid-card Titles “Absolutely Justified”

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made a surprise appearance after an eventful edition of Monday Night Raw from Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, Washington went off air.

Two dark matches took place after the latest episode of the Red Branded Show. Nia Jax was in action after competing in WarGames this past Saturday and she defeated Naomi to retain the women’s championship.

A street fight featuring the American Nightmare was the second dark match of the night. Cody defended his title against the Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa.

The two recreated the viral spot from their recent live event match and Rhodes won after putting Solo through a table:

What Happened On Raw

WWE celebrated the 10-year anniversary of New Day’s debut at the November 2 Raw with Big E making a return to the brand. The night didn’t go as planned for E, however, and he was essentially kicked out of the group by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

The follow-up to OG Bloodline’s Survivor Series WarGames victory led to Seth Rollins having an intense promo battle with both CM Punk and Sami Zayn.

Rollins would go on to face Zayn in the main event of the show. The Honorary Uce not only lost the bout but he was also taken out by a returning star after the bell. You can check out details of the segment here.

• WWE Raw Results: December 2, 2024

Here are the key results from WWE Raw on December 2, 2024, from Angels of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington:

• CM Punk opened the show with a promo discussing his future and potential path to WrestleMania, which was interrupted by Seth Rollins.

Match Results:

• Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defeated Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane)
• Dakota Kai won a Triple Threat Match against Katana Chance and Shayna Baszler in a Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match
• Gunther defeated Dominik Mysterio in a non-title match
• R-Truth defeated Pete Dunne
• Seth Rollins defeated Sami Zayn in the main event

Notable Segments:

• The New Day’s 10th anniversary’s went off the rails, with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turning on Big E.
• Drew McIntyre attacked Sami Zayn with a Claymore Kick after the main event

WWE Raw is heading to Everett, Washington, and will take place at the Angel of the Winds Arena. You can catch all the action live on the USA Network at 8/7c.

This episode is going to be huge, as it’s the first show after Survivor Series 2024: WarGames. Expect updates on the aftermath, including the results of the WarGames matches and the World Heavyweight Championship match, and the various injuries coming out of the event.

Monday Night Raw Preview – December 2, 2024

CM Punk Kicks Off the Show: Fresh from his win at Survivor Series, CM Punk will be starting the show, and it’s likely he’ll have something big to say. Where do things stand with OG Bloodline and Roman Reigns?

New Day’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration: The New Day will be celebrating a major milestone, but with tensions running high between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, it’s unclear how festive things will end up.

The New Day: Inside Their Decade of Greatness in WWE

Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament: The tournament begins, with Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, and Shayna Baszler facing off in a triple threat match.

Tag Team Action: Damage CTRL (IYO SKY and Kairi Sane) will take on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

R-Truth vs. Pete Dunne: This grudge match has been building up for weeks, with R-Truth still confusing Pete Dunne with his former character, Butch.

WWE’s next big event is Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, so this episode of Raw will likely start building towards that.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news coming out of Survivor Series 2024 and tonight’s Raw.

Roman Reigns has confirmed that he’ll be making an appearance at Raw’s Netflix premiere on January 6.

The Monday night show’s debut on the streaming platform is shaping up to be a PPV-level event with names such as Cody Rhodes, John Cena, CM Punk, and more being announced already.

The Tribal Chief was also asked about his status for the specific episode and beyond during a recent appearance on the SI Media podcast. Reigns confirmed that he is booked for the premiere:

“I’m not exactly sure. I’m just trying to get to the premiere. I’m on the premiere. I don’t think I can share too much more than that at this point.

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I Completely Understand: Roman Reigns

With Netflix spending an average of $500 million per year for the 10-year deal, it’s not hard to imagine that the company would want to see WWE’s top names being featured on Raw including The Head of The Table. It won’t come easy however, as USA officials would like the current lineup for SmackDown to remain as it is.

Roman Reigns knows that he’ll be the subject of a tug-of-war between the two platforms. Though he is not giving anything away when it comes to his future appearances beyond the January 6 show. The former Undisputed champion claimed that they have not scheduled his dates beyond the show just yet:

“We haven’t scheduled my exact dates for going into WrestleMania from Rumble forward, but that is definitely a topic that has to be addressed. It’s an understandable one for the impact, the amount of money that is part of this deal.

I completely understand. These are all great problems to have. Nobody loves being in the tug of war more than me. It usually works out pretty good.”

The OG Tribal Chief will be leading the team of Sami Zayn, the Usos and CM Punk against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline and Bronson Reed at the Survivor Series: WarGames event on November 30. There are a lot of moving parts in this story.

Fans believe Paul Heyman, who brought Punk into the fold might double-cross Roman for abandoning him after WrestleMania 40. There is also the possibility of The Final Boss making a surprise appearance like he did at Bad Blood.

• Roman Reigns Explains How WWE Content Could Change with Raw’s Move to Netflix

Actress Vanessa Hudgens was in attendance for this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

The High School Musical and Bad Boys star was shown on screen during the broadcast. She spinned her braid like Bianca Belair and also acknowledged the Tribal Chief by copying the Bloodline’s trademark pose:

Hudgens is a longtime wrestling fan. She previously shared stories on her social media about Dirty Dom’s betrayal of Rhea Ripley and his new alliance with Liv Morgan at this year’s SummerSlam.

Vanessa was also one of the stars who posed with the Gold WWE Championship belt gifted to Snoop Dogg. After the belt was stolen from Snoop, names such as Pete Davidson, William Shatner and NFL star Rob Gronkoswki have all posted stories with it.

WWE also made a big announcement for the Women’s Division on this week’s Raw, unveiling the brand-new Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Adam Pearce announced a tournament to crown the Inaugural champion beginning next week.

Apart from this, the company announced a couple of new title matches for Saturday’s Survivor Series PPV and the show featured a heated exchange between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods ahead of New Day’s 10-year anniversary celebration.

WWE has officially announced the new Women’s Intercontinental Championship for the Monday Night Raw roster.

The new title belt was unveiled by General Manager Adam Pearce before this week’s episode of the Red Branded show went on air. The company aired the segment during the broadcast later on.

Pearce mentioned how the Men’s IC title has been a beacon of opportunity in WWE for over 40 years and it’s been a championship held by workhorses of the business.

He then claimed that the Women’s Divison is the true workhorse of the company. Pearce went on to reveal the new title belt with the classic white strap:

BREAKING: The Women's Intercontinental Championship has been made official! pic.twitter.com/2hwvXOmlh4

— WWE (@WWE) November 26, 2024

This announcement comes after WWE also announced the Women’s Speed Championship and the Women’s US title in recent months.

Candice LeRae was crowned the first-ever Women’s Speed Champion after a tournament during the October 9 episode of the social media exclusive show.

A 12 women’s tournament is currently in progress to determine the first-ever Women’s US Champion with Bayley, Chelsea Green, and Michin already having advanced to the Semifinals. The final of the tournament will be taking place at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14.

Adam Pearce confirmed that a similar tournament to crown the Inaugural Women’s IC champion will begin on Raw next week. No participants have been announced for the same yet.

WWE will go all out to celebrate ten years of The New Day during the December 2, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw from the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. The show will feature a live tribute to the trio of Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods, who are WWE’s longest-running continuous stable.

In addition to the live show, fans will be able to reminisce on 10 years of The New Day with exclusive content available across WWE platforms (from Advanced Television)

• A 10-Year Photo Gallery: Take a trip down memory lane with a photo gallery of The New Day’s evolution, featuring iconic moments, and historic championship victories.
• The New Day’s Best Matches: Relive their most spectacular matches in a compilation on WWE’s YouTube channel.
• Exclusive Sit-Down Interview: Hear directly via YouTube from Kofi, Xavier, and Big E as they reflect on stories from their legendary experience.

WWE RAW Schedule: Upcoming Dates and Venues

The trio’s in-ring debut as a group came on the November 28, 2014, episode of SmackDown, where they defeated Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, and Titus O’Neil. Since then, the group have seen massive success as a tag team, including a 483-day reign as Tag Team Champions. Kingston and Big E have both won the WWE Championship while Woods won the King of the Ring crown in 2021.

The New Day has shown signs of dissension this year, and with Big E still out of action, it remains to be seen what kind of tribute episode is in store for the popular faction. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on The New Day and whether Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods can finally get back on the same page.

Monday’s WWE Raw broadcasts at 8/7c on the USA Network live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. As the final Raw before Survivor Series: WarGames this Saturday, the night promises high-stakes action and critical developments.

Announced Matches

• Intercontinental Championship Match: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Ludwig Kaiser 
• Tornado Tag Team Match: Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. American Made (Julius & Brutus Creed).
• Women’s WarGames Advantage Match: Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax.
• Tag Team Match: The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa).

What Else to Expect

• Appearances from top stars like Gunther, Seth Rollins, Damian Priest, and Liv Morgan.
• Final storylines and team adjustments leading into Survivor Series.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news and full coverage of this week’s Raw.

WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque won’t be too mad if Monday Night Raw sees buffering issues on Netflix similar to the Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul fight. The fight, which was watched by over 60 million households, saw several instances of buffering problems which greatly affected the viewing experience for those watching around the world.

These issues come mere weeks before WWE Raw moves to Netflix on January 6, 2025. Speaking to Greg and The Morning Buzz, Levesque suggested that he’d hardly complain if Raw buffered under the weight of 60 million fans tuning in.

“If our first night buffers and they come and say it was 60-70 million households watching, I’ll be good with the buffering.”

Netflix has ensured WWE that these issues won’t be a problem when Raw arrives on the streaming juggernaut. Currently, WWE’s flagship show does between 1.5 to 2.5 million live viewers, far below the number that affected the Paul Vs. Tyson fight.

Other Interview Highlights

During the interview, Levesque spoke about several topics related to WWE. They include:

• Levesque took issue with older wrestlers who criticize the modern-day style. He said it’s akin to older people saying that they had ‘real music’ back in the day, adding that “you’re just old.”
• He added that nobody texts him when he’s at a WWE TV taping as they know he won’t answer as he’s committed to his work.
• Levesque said that WWE will “die” if the show becomes about what he personally wants, and that its important to think about the “overall big picture.”

We are just weeks away from WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix. As WWE embarks on its multi-billion-dollar deal with the streaming juggernaut, all eyes will be on the promotion to get things right and kick off this new era with a strong start.

Star Power

For such a historic episode of Raw, WWE is certainly not shying away from bringing in the stars, with John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns all confirmed. One name fans will also see is rap artist Travis Scott, whose role was confirmed this week alongside WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

New Theme by Travis Scott

Not only will Scott be live at the show, but he will also provide the new theme song for the brand, so it was only fitting that ‘Cactus Jack’ was recently gifted a custom Hardcore title.

Scott’s involvement is the latest example of WWE’s ongoing momentum in appealing to the mainstream. Megan Thee Stallion and RM of BTS have provided the theme to WWE SmackDown, while Cardi B has been promoting SummerSlam 2025 with Bianca Belair.

The Netflix Effect

With over 60 million households tuning in to the recent Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, Netflix certainly has the edge when it comes to attracting a global audience compared to Raw’s current broadcast partner, USA Network.

Though Tyson vs. Paul had streaming issues, WWE has reportedly been informed this won’t be the case for Raw. One WWE source is reported to have said that WWE would hardly be against tens of millions of fans tuning in each week, even if it leads to technical issues.

TV-14

This week, Raw was listed as TV-14 on Netflix, which allows for cruder dialogue, greater violence, and more suggestive themes compared to what fans receive today. WWE changed to TV-PG in 2008 in a move that, while financially sound, led to criticism from many fans who took issue with the ‘toning down’ of the product. AEW Dynamite has been TV-14 since the show’s inception in late 2019.

Stay tuned for more news on WWE Raw as the wrestling world prepares for the red brand’s premiere on Netflix on January 6.

WWE fans have been wondering which storyline will bring CM Punk back to TV after he took time off following his Hell In A Cell match. The latest episode of Raw suggests Punk might be getting involved in a completely unexpected feud upon his comeback.

This week’s episode of the Red Branded Show included a backstage segment featuring the world heavyweight champion Gunther. Speaking to his lieutenant Ludwig Kaiser, the Ring General asked Kaiser to ‘look into his eyes’ and tell him what he saw:

CM Punk vs Gunther? Count me In!pic.twitter.com/z3gMAQ041F

— Anutosh Bajpai || SEScoops || Wrestling News (@AuthorAnutosh) November 19, 2024

The line comes straight from the former AEW star’s beloved Cult of Personality theme song. Punk has used different versions of the Living Colour song as his entrance music since 2011.

• CM Punk to Costar in Horror Thriller Movie “Night Patrol”

CM Punk vs Gunther?

The Straight Edge Star has taken time off from TV after defeating Drew McIntyre in a Hell In A Cell match at Bad Blood. It’s believed that the former World Champion would return to the company before or at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.

Many have theorized that CM Punk could be revealed as the final member of Roman Reigns’ WarGames team. After Reigns tried calling Paul Heyman on Friday’s SmackDown, people pointed out that Punk has close ties with Heyman and the two have a lot of history together.

The Triple H regime, however, is known for its long-term planning and using MCU-esque easter eggs to give smart fans a preview of what’s to come.

Gunther’s latest promo is unmistakably a nod to the former WWE Champion and it definitely suggests that Punk will be going after the World Heavyweight Championship whenever he reappears on TV.

• CM Punk Reflects on Losing Bray Wyatt & Brodie Lee: It’s Truly Unfair

Here’s a preview for tonight’s WWE Raw, broadcasting on the USA Network at 8/7c:

• Bronson Reed vs Seth Rollins: The feud between these two superstars continues, with Reed seeking revenge for his loss to Rollins at Crown Jewel. Their last encounter ended in chaos, with WWE security struggling to contain the brawl.
• Bron Breakker (c) vs Sheamus: Sheamus challenges Breakker for the IC title, one of the only championships that has eluded him throughout his WWE career.
• LWO (Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega) vs American Made (Chad Gable & Ivy Nile): The LWO looks to continue their winning streak in a mixed tag team match featuring these two factions.
• The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) vs The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio & Carlito): The War Raiders aim to soften up The Judgment Day ahead of their World Tag Team Championship match.

Plus, we’ll see appearances from World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Damian Priest, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, The New Day, Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair, and more.

Full Spoiler Results for tonight’s pre-taped WWE Raw (November 18, 2024)

What Happened Last Week

Here’s a recap of what happened last week:

• Damian Priest stunned World Heavyweight Champion Gunther into silence
• The Miz and The Final Testament sprung a trap on The Wyatt Sicks
• Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Bronson Reed engaged in a huge brawl
• Damian Priest defeated Ludwig Kaiser, gaining momentum ahead of his match against Gunther at Survivor Series: WarGames.
• Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeated Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
• Damage CTRL defeated Pure Fusion Collective, with Dakota Kai seeking revenge after being out for three months.
• Pete Dunne defeated Kofi Kingston, capitalizing on Kingston’s argument with Xavier Woods.

WWE Monday Night Raw’s new era on Netflix will kick off from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, with a very special guest. On X, WWE confirmed the location for the much-anticipated January 6, event and shared that Travis Scott will be there live. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 22, and will be available via Ticketmaster.

This confirmation comes after months of reports that the Intuit Dome would be the venue of choice for Raw’s new era on the streaming juggernaut. The 18,000-capacity venue opened its doors in Inglewood, California in August of this year is the home venue of the Los Angeles Clippers. The state-of-the-art facility will also host Olympic basketball during the 2028 Summer Games.

Last month, it was reported that Scott had been in talks to appear on the debut Raw of 2025. The rap artist has never shied away from his WWE fandom and partnered with Rey Mysterio at Fanatics Fest in August.

WWE Raw on Netflix

WWE’s lucrative deal with Netflix is valued at $5 billion over ten years and will see the red brand host all of its weekly events on the platform from January onwards. Fans outside the United States will also receive WWE SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events.

WWE Raw will have a new logo to match its new era, and despite streaming issues during the recent Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson fight, WWE has been assured that these problems won’t affect their show. With John Cena set to kick off his farewell tour when Raw moves to Netflix, the January 6, show will be the place to be for wrestling fans with a deluge of wrestling stars and more promised for the hotly-anticipated event.