WWE Announces Major Shifts in TV and Streaming Partnerships, Including Netflix Deal for “Raw”

WWE is undergoing significant changes in its television and streaming partnerships. “SmackDown” is returning to USA Network after five years on FOX, while “NXT” will move to The CW in October. “Raw” will remain on USA Network until the end of the year before transitioning to Netflix in January 2025.

The company’s streaming arrangements are also shifting. Hulu’s contract to stream “SmackDown” has ended, with next-day streaming now moving to Peacock. Hulu will continue streaming “Raw” until the end of the year, after which Netflix will have exclusive rights. The future of “WWE Main Event” on Hulu remains uncertain, but there’s a possibility that Hulu may retain some WWE content due to Netflix’s exclusive rights being limited to “Raw” and WWE’s ongoing partnership with Peacock in the United States.

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