WWE Announces Major Change to Monday Night RAW’s Format Ahead of Move to Netflix

During the Season Premiere of WWE Monday Night Raw, as part of WWE Week on the USA Network, a huge announcement was made regarding the future of the iconic show.

In a breaking news update shared via WWE’s official X account, it was revealed that starting October 7, WWE Raw will transition to a two-hour format, airing from 8/7c until 10/9c. This change will continue weekly until the final episode of Raw on the USA Network, set for December 30.

As previously reported, WWE Raw will make its highly anticipated move to Netflix beginning January 6, 2025, marking a new era for the long-running show.

WWE Raw made its big debut on January 11, 1993, on the USA Network, and quickly became the must-watch show for wrestling fans. After dominating for years, Raw jumped to TNN (now Paramount Network) in 2000 before heading back to USA Network in 2005, where it still airs today. This legendary show holds the title for the longest-running weekly episodic TV show in the U.S., proving WWE’s flagship isn’t going anywhere anytime soon!

With WWE Raw’s time on USA Network winding down, this change in format could signal a streamlined approach as WWE prepares for its big transition to streaming.

What are your thoughts on Raw going back to two hours? Do you think this will impact the show’s pacing and excitement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!