WWE’s move to Netflix is going to cause many changes to the way the show is presented including a significant shift for its international audience.
WWE VP Brian Fadem was interviewed by Sports Business Journal ahead of the Netflix launch and shared information regarding how international viewers will experience the show:
“While you might go to commercials if you’re in Texas, if you’re in Italy you’re going to see us continue content,” said Fadem. “You’re going to see the continuation of a match. You’re going to see exclusive interviews with our talent. You might see an exclusive package that will only be viewed on that international level.”
The SBJ article reiterated the flexible run time for Raw with a reduced number of commercial breaks from its linear television format. International viewers will not experience any commercial breaks.
The latest figures from WrestleTix noted that over 16,700 tickets have been distributed for the show at the Intuit Dome tonight and the following matches and names have been confirmed for the show:
- Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa
- CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
- Women’s Championship: Liv Morgan © vs. Rhea Ripley
- Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
- New Day vs. Rey Mysterio & TBA
- Appearances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Hulk Hogan, Logan Paul
