The January 20 Monday Night Raw on Netflix will be running two and a half hours instead of the usual three, according to PWInsider. This marks another change in the Raw format for this week, after last week ran at a shorter time as well.
With WWE now fully in its Netflix era, this adjustment could signal a new approach to pacing and storytelling. Cutting Raw down by 30 minutes might allow for a tighter, more action-packed show, but it also means less time for matches and segments—something that could impact how WWE books its talent moving forward.
Here’s what’s confirmed for tonight’s show:
- Jey Uso kicks off the show with a promo
- Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston (JBL on commentary)
- Sami Zayn addresses the crowd
- Bayley vs. Nia Jax
- Penta vs. Pete Dunne (shares second segment with CM Punk’s interview)
- CM Punk appears
- Damage CTRL vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark
- Main Event: Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre (Rod Zapata as referee)
- Dark Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes
- Lyra Valkyria planned for the show
With Raw officially running shorter, it’ll be interesting to see if this becomes a permanent format change or if WWE will experiment with flexible runtimes on Netflix. As a reminder, Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night.
Is a two-and-a-half-hour Raw better than a full three hours, or should WWE stick to its usual format? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
