Since “WWE Raw” returned to a two-hour schedule in October, many have wondered if the format will remain the same once the red brand moves to Netflix on January 6. It was reported earlier this month that “WWE Smackdown” would add an extra hour on Friday nights on USA Network, but news regarding the runtime of “Raw” remained unclear until early Tuesday morning.
According to the “Wrestling observation radio,” “Raw” will return to its three-hour format starting next Monday. Going forward, WWE will have eight hours of weekly television, with “Raw” and “Smackdown” having three hours each and “WWE NXT” s ‘sticking to its two-hour, three-hour format for “Raw” and “Smackdown” will definitely be an adjustment for fans after getting used to both shows being two hours long for the past four. month, but it should also allow WWE to showcase stars who have had less screen time or haven’t been highlighted in recent times.
Additionally, “Raw” will continue to air live at its regular 8 p.m. EST time slot. However, earlier this month it was announced that The Red Brand plans to stream on Netflix in real time, regardless of location. Previously, “Raw” typically pre-recorded episodes that took place overseas, but in the future they will be broadcast in the local time zone of the country where the series is set. For example, when “Raw” travels to Glasgow and London in March 2025, viewers in North America will be able to watch the program in the afternoon.
