10 Big Changes Coming To WWE On Netflix
7. No Set End/Run Time
One of the biggest challenges with live TV is making sure the program ends right on time – it can’t conclude too soon, and it better not run over.
Fans have seen this happen numerous times in recent years, with Raw main events ending just seconds before the screen goes dark. This phenomenon resulted in many fans missing the first time Liv Morgan kissed Dominik Mysterio because they were running long.
Without a television show starting after Raw occupying the same channel, the red brand won’t have that problem on Netflix. They theoretically could have an overrun – or end early – without any consequences. An episode one week could end at 2 hours and 58 minutes, while the following week the program runs 3 hours and 12 minutes.
One would have to imagine that WWE will try to be consistent and hit the same length each week. Netflix likely inked the 10-year deal because of a certain number of programming hours, though Fightful Select recently noted that WWE has not confirmed whether Raw will return to a three-hour program next year. But it will certainly be a new world if they don’t have to worry about running a few minutes long because of crowd reactions, a botched spot or any other reason.
Let’s just hope Triple H doesn’t suddenly go for a four-hour Raw.