WWE Raw debut on Netflix: Why are Indian fans missing out on Monday night premiere event on OTT?

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will enter a new era when it makes its Monday night debut on January 6. Having entertained fans for more than three decades, the WWE is making a major shift from television screens to the OTT platform for the very first time in history as the organisers aim to break into more audiences.

Without a doubt, WWE wants to make its Netflix debut in a grand way, as many legends are set to appear on the show. While The Rock has already confirmed to be on the show, legendary Hulk Hogan has also reportedly confirmed his participation. However, it will be John Cena's farewell tour.

Set to take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the WWE Monday Night Raw promises to be an entertaining affair with several high-stake matches in the line-up. With Seth Rollins vs CM Punk in the main event highlighting the line-up, Roman Reigns faces the Solo Sikoa challenge in a one-on-one match. Logan Paul is also set for his WWE return.

However, unlike the US and European audiences, Indian fans won't be able to experience WWE on Netflix at present. 

Instead, it will be televised on Sony Sports as usual.

When will WWE make its India debut on Netflix?

Although there isn't any official communication from either Netflix or the WWE, Indian fans can watch WWE on Netflix only after March this year, according to a report in Times Now. 

Sony Sports Network is still the official broadcast and streaming partner for WWE in India and will continue to telecast and stream WWE Raw, Smackdown, NXT and other live events till March 31.

This means Indian fans can watch WWE Monday Night Raw on Sony Sports channels (Sony Liv, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4, Sony Ten 4 HD) on Tuesday (January 7) from 6:30 AM IST.

WWE Raw Netflix live streaming details across globe

• United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico - 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT and 4 PM ET on Monday (January 6)
• Canada - 8 PM ET on Monday (January 6)
• United Kingdom and Ireland - 1 AM on Tuesday (January 7)
• Saudi Arabia - 4 AM on Tuesday (January 7)
• Australia -12 PM AEDT on Tuesday (January 7)
• France - 2 AM CET on Tuesday (January 7)

WWE Monday Night Raw match cards

• CM Punk vs Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins
• Roman Reigns vs Solo Sikoa
• Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley
• John Cena's Farewell Tour’s first stop
• Loga Paul’s return to WWE Raw
• Jey Uso vs Drew McIntyre

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