Netflix Subscribers with No-Ad Plan to Enjoy Commercial-Free WWE Raw Broadcasts

WWE’s premier show, Raw, is set to make a monumental shift to Netflix starting in 2025. This strategic move, encapsulated in a staggering $5 billion deal spanning ten years, was unveiled in a recent SEC Filing. Notably, the agreement grants Netflix the flexibility to either renew the partnership after a decade or withdraw halfway through the term. WWE President Nick Khan has affirmed that despite this transition, Raw will maintain its traditional Monday night airing.

Adding to this significant news, CNBC's Alex Sherman has revealed a key aspect of this arrangement for Netflix subscribers. Those who opt for the ad-free subscription plan will experience Raw in a unique, uninterrupted format. Given that Raw is traditionally structured around commercial breaks, this means ad-free subscribers will enjoy continuous wrestling action in place of standard advertisements. This feature marks a significant shift in how viewers will engage with one of WWE's most iconic programs.

A new detail from the Netflix/Raw deal:

For Netflix subs that don't get ads (the vast majority of y'all)...

Raw matches will be scripted around commercial breaks. So you'll get some non-important match action (sustained headlocks!) instead of commercials. You won't get ads.

— Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) January 23, 2024

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