January 1 is Going to Be the End of an Era for WWE (2024)

January 1 will be the end of an era for WWE, as that is the day that the WWE Network will cease to exist. WWE Network launched in 2014 as a standalone streaming service that cost WWE fans $9.99 per month. It not only gave subscribers access to a vast library of classic WWE programming, but it also featured live events like WrestleMania and original programming.

WWE Network was the home of WWE streaming content for years, but that changed for those in the US in 2021 when WWE inked a new deal with Peacock. The deal saw the WWE Network shut down in the US and much of its content transferred to Peacock. Those elsewhere in the world have retained access to the WWE Network, but that will be coming to an end on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

On January 1, 2025, WWE's new deal with streaming giant Netflix will go into effect. From that day forward, those outside the US will have to sign up for Netflix to get their WWE fix, as it will become the home to classic episodes of Monday Night Raw, SmackDown, and NXT in their area. It will also feature "top moments" from the brand, not to mention "historic PLEs" and "select programming." That same day, the WWE Network will cease to exist for many users, though some countries will maintain access beyond the January 1 date. Even so, it won't be too long before the WWE Network is completely gone and fans will have to sign up for Netflix instead.

WWE is Coming to Netflix

• Monday Night Raw (including new episodes)
• SmackDown (outside the US)
• NXT (outside the US)
• All PLEs (outside the US)
• Other select programming

Things will look a little different for WWE fans in the US. For now, Peacock will retain access to most WWE content, while Netflix will be the new home of Monday Night Raw. Raw will start airing on Netflix beginning January 6, with a super-stacked premiere episode that will feature John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Bianca Belair with a guest appearance by Travis Scott. When WWE's deal with Peacock runs out, it's assumed that a similar migration will happen and all the WWE content currently on Peacock will make its way to Netflix.

While some fans will no doubt be happy to see WWE content come to Netflix, as it potentially equates to being signed up for fewer subscription services, there are those who may be sad to see the WWE Network go. After all, the WWE Network was groundbreaking at the time of its launch, and it dramatically changed the face of WWE for years. It's the end of an era for sure, but there are many who are excited to see what WWE will accomplish in its Netflix Era starting next year.

WWE Raw

TV-PG

Reality

Release Date

January 11, 1993

Cast

Randy Poffo , Chris Mordetzky , Maria Kanellis-Bennett , Ryan Parmeter , Eric Thompson , Nathan Everhart , Brie Garcia , Nikki Garcia , Michael Hettinga , Rod Zapata , Bruno Lauer , Jamie Gibson , Emanuel Rodriguez , Jonathan Good , Bryan Danielson , Carmella DeCesare , Chris Irvine , Michael Coulthard , Ric Flair , Paul Lévesque , Rebecca Quin , John Cena , Phil Brooks , Yuvraj Dhesi , Randy Orton

Writers

Daniel Truly , Paul Heyman , Patrice O'Neal , Virgil Runnels , Stephanie McMahon

Network

USA Network , Spike , The New TNN

Directors

Kevin Dunn

Producers

Vince McMahon

Character(s)

Randy Savage , Chris Masters , Maria , Konnor , Viktor , Jason Jordan , Brie Bella , Nikki Bella , Mike Knox , Rod Zapata - Referee , Harvey Wippleman , Jamie Noble , Kalisto , Dean Ambrose , Daniel Bryan , Self , Chris Jericho (archive footage) , Michael Cole , Ric Flair , Hunter Hearst Helmsley , BECKY LYNCH , Uncredited , JINDER MAHAL , Randy Orton

YouTube Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPOxTiQOojo