WWE Raw Is Finally on Netflix: Here Are 10 Crazy (But Possible) Predictions For What May Happen (2025)

Without a doubt, the debut of WWE RAW on Netflix definitely had people talking. From new or casual fans to the most loyal of die-harders, the presentation was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While most viewers gave the show a thumbs up, others felt parts of it were lacking. After a couple of weeks on their new streaming platform, the Red Brand's programming is starting to take shape. The pomp and pageantry can now be put aside, as WWE and Netflix move forward, financially and creatively.

However, there's no doubt that the show will evolve. As the weeks and months pass, the promotion and the network will continue to tweak the product. That may be the most exciting aspect of all: the fact that we aren't sure what to expect from here. The restrictions that Vince McMahon once put on talent and the production team are long gone. So, a potential Pandora's Box has been opened for World Wrestling Entertainment.

What changes could they possibly make? We have already seen the difference in the way RAW is shot and produced. The quality is at a level never seen before in sports entertainment. There could be more, though. From special events to the show's on-air scripting, everyone's favorite Monday night wrestling show could look quite different in the years ahead.

10 A First Hour of Nothing But Storytelling

Leaning More into the "TV Show" Nature

Recently, we have seen some amazing movie-style vignettes from WWE. For example, the face-off between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns was an absolute masterpiece - worthy of an Emmy Award. In the past, the promotion's attempts to stage these types of videos were hit or miss. Sometimes they came off crisp and told a great story; other times they were so wonky that they would complicate the show's angles even further.

The new format is quite the opposite. It has viewers glued to their screens. It begs the question: With a three-hour show, what if WWE made the entire first hour into pre-filmed vignettes like this? Like a soap opera - before the show starts - to whet the fans' appetite? After all, Triple H already made it clear that the WWE approaches its current product more like a TV Show than a sports competition.

While it may sound crazy, WWE already commits nearly an hour to this type of content anyway. Why not bunch them all together, and make the first 60 minutes of RAW be a cinematic lead-in to the action? It could do more to hold the fan's attention than much of the current content they air now to kick off the show.

It's an Era of Open Collaboration

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In the past couple of years, we have seen WWE highlight wrestlers from other promotions, like Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, and Mickie James from TNA. They've also had a loose working relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan as of late. It's a chance for Triple H to extend an olive branch, while also scouting talent that he might like to sign in the future.

That's a far cry from the Vince McMahon management when WWE essentially acted as if no other wrestling existed anywhere but in his promotion. As the landscape changed, any mention of a competitor was made with disdain. Luckily, that's all changed in the modern era, as proved by the recently-signed agreement between WWE and TNA.

So, why not take it a step further? Bring in one match a week - sanctioned by an outside promotion - and make it a 'spotlight' section on RAW. It would make for great public relations within the industry, and the company might find a few diamonds in the rough along the way.

8 Adding a TV Title or Netflix Championship

It's Time for the TV Title to Come Back

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Although WWE has always shied away from having what would be considered a 'television championship', a highlight of WCW programming back in the days, their new deal with Netflix could change that thought process. As a way to further strengthen its bond with its new home, the Raw brand could introduce the Netflix Championship.

Of course, the NWA/WCW was long known for having quite a legacy with this kind of prize. All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan has already branded his men's and women's television titles under the umbrella of the TNT and TBS networks on which his company appears. Maybe WWE will be tempted to do the same at some point down the road and pay homage to their production partner.

7 Re-Defining the "Night After 'Mania" Phenomenon

Many Raw Shows Could Become Special Events

For most of the last 25–30 years, the RAW that follows WrestleMania has been traditionally known as a night of surprises and the start of new angles. Some of the most electrifying appearances we've ever witnessed occurred when NXT performers jumped to the main roster on that hallowed day.

It was the night when we saw Shawn Michaels bid a fond farewell to an emotional audience after losing his retirement match to The Undertaker at 'Mania 26 in 2010. Six years later, it was where the WWE Universe saw Enzo and Cass make one of the most electric entrances to the main roster ever.

Much like AEW markets some of their regular episodes as 'special events', it would only be logical for WWE to do the same. With the new format, the possibilities would be endless in terms of creativity and marketability for that magical date on the calendar.

6 Airing Extended Trailers for Netflix Movies

A Needed Break in a 3-Hour Show

With three hours to fill, there will eventually come a time when the show begins to drag. After the bloom is off the rose, some fans will resist sitting through that much wrestling programming, and they rejected it heavily during the promotion's extended creative slump. To combat that lagging screen time, WWE could capitalize on it through clever marketing.

The company has shown movie trailers on their programming in the past - particularly if they featured a WWE performer. Now, WWE could take extended breaks by airing long-form, 10-minute trailers for Netflix movies. That not only makes sense from a business standpoint but from a creative mindset as well.

Some in the audience will stay engaged to see what else on the network they should be tuning into. Others will use it as a convenient time to visit the restroom. Either way, it would be a pause in the action and a chance for the viewers to 'reset' in the middle of the show.

5 A RAW Pre-Show

Even More Content For Wrestling Fanatics

Believe it or not, some wrestling fans still can't get enough content. The die-hard members of the audience are the type who sit through every show, watch all the trailers, and read wrestling websites daily. Their thirst for what goes on in the squared circle seems to be unquenchable. As the old saying goes: Some are sicker than others.

For those folks, WWE could elect to air the round-table discussions that they place before their Premium Live Events. Not only would it be even more live content for Netflix to air, it would essentially seal up a four-hour block on the world's premiere streaming service.

Why would WWE do this? Quite simply, the answer is money. That extra programming would mean more money in ad revenue and surely some type of concessions from Netflix, also. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if there appears to be a big enough audience to justify it, it just might happen.

4 An Hour Solely Dedicated to the Women's Division

Pushing the Women Evolution Forward

We have seen the WWE Women's division continue to thrive as its roster grows. In 2024, the ladies don't just have talent, they have depth, with more talent waiting in the wings in NXT. Behind every champion is a list of worthy contenders who all look the part.

With the company adding two new women's belts - with a ladies' version of the Intercontinental and United States Championships - the division is bigger than it's ever been. That's not even counting the fact that their two biggest stars, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, will be returning to full-time action.

WWE could elect to take hour number two of the show to feature nothing but women's matches and promos. That could give fans a break from some of the dizzying storylines of the men's division and give the ladies a very deserved section of the show dedicated strictly to them.

3 Crossover With Other Netflix Properties

More Celebrity Appearances

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This one isn't really a wild prediction. WWE has always relied on getting the run from Hollywood star power -going all the way back to the first WrestleMania. In the past, TV stars have gotten involved in angles and the action inside the ring. While that's usually a turn-off for most wrestling purists, it's a beacon of publicity for the organization.

It's reasonable to believe that regulars from the Netflix series of shows will somehow find themselves involved with Monday Night RAW. It keeps with the tradition of the company to be as 'Hollywood' as they can be. Plus, it helps to tie the WWE and Netflix brands even closer. This will likely be a regular occurrence in 2025 and beyond.

2 Could RAW Become a Pro Wrestling Variety Show?

A Wild Change That Could Upset Purists

The Netflix debut was marked by many mainstream celebrities and pro athletes in the crowd and even taking part in some of RAW's programming. Some celebrities, like Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny, have even got into the action. But, there's also the possibility of incorporating celebrities WITHOUT them ever having to take a clothesline.

Leaning on its mainstream success, what if RAW became more of a variety show built around pro wrestling? In some ways, you could think of it as the Saturday Night Live format. In between the comedy sketches, they feature a musical guest. In the past, they even had stand-up comics do sets in the breaks. RAW could be a show that mixes art, athletics, and aggression.

Imagine if - right after a brutal title contest - they cut to a segment featuring someone like Kendrick Lamar or whoever the hottest musician at the time is. It's not the craziest notion in the world. The promotion has experimented with this type of thing in the past (most notably McMahon's pseudo-talk show, Tuesday Night Titans). It may sound a little weird, but in today's era, it just might work.

1 Making RAW a Premium Purchase on Netflix

While some members of the WWE Universe may not want to hear this, the more successful RAW becomes on Netflix, the more valuable it becomes as a property. As numbers increase, the streaming service might be tempted to up the price of the broadcast as part of some premium package.

Along with RAW, there will eventually have to be a home for a lot of the company's historical content, so the chance that a 'WWE Add-On' will be a part of your monthly Netflix bill could be a part of the future. While fans will be upset and call it a mere money grab, they will still buy the product - especially as RAW's popularity rises.

A situation where all the promotion's archived content, live pay-per-views, and RAW live every week would be worthwhile if placed at an appropriate price point. At the same time, it will continue to line the pockets of World Wrestling Entertainment and TKO Sports.

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