WWE fans will need to tune in earlier than usual for the November 23 episode of Monday Night RAW. The company is changing up its schedule ahead of Thanksgiving, and that means an earlier start on Netflix along with two shows being taped in one night.
During the November 12 edition of WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, Joey Votes revealed that WWE plans to start RAW at 6 PM on November 23 from the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The change comes as WWE prepares to tape both RAW and SmackDown on the same night, giving its Superstars and crew some extra time off for Thanksgiving.
“And as things currently stand, the November 23rd edition of Monday Night Raw from Wichita, Kansas will begin live on Netflix at 6pm as they will be doing yet another double taping to accommodate the superstars for the Thanksgiving holiday later that week.”
WWE has already advertised the November 23 event as a special RAW and SmackDown doubleheader. RAW will air live that Monday, while SmackDown will be taped in advance for its November 27 broadcast. WWE’s arena listing also advertises a 4:30 PM local start for fans attending in Wichita, separate from the Netflix broadcast time mentioned by WrestleVotes. The timing is especially important because both episodes will serve as WWE’s final television shows before Survivor Series: WarGames on November 28 in Houston, Texas.
As Ringside News previously covered, WWE has been building toward a major showdown between The Bloodline and The 946. With Survivor Series right around the corner, the November 23 taping could play a major role in setting up the final matches and storylines heading into the event.
WWE is clearly trying to get its television obligations handled before the holiday without taking RAW or SmackDown off the air. That means a long night of wrestling for fans attending in Wichita, but some extra time at home for the talent and crew once the cameras stop rolling.
What do you think about WWE moving RAW to an earlier start time on November 23? Would you prefer RAW to start earlier every week, or should WWE stick with its usual schedule? Let us know your thoughts and leave your feedback in the comments below.
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