For the first time, WWE’s Monday Night Raw might air live from Europe, giving fans in the United States an afternoon viewing option. With the “Road to WrestleMania” tour hitting eleven cities across Europe in March 2025, WWE has discussed live Netflix broadcasts for their European shows. This groundbreaking move would bring WWE action closer to European fans and cater to the global WWE audience.
WWE Announces “Road to WrestleMania” Tour Across Europe
WWE’s upcoming “Road to WrestleMania” tour includes a historic lineup of Raw and SmackDown episodes set to air live from Europe. The tour will hit major cities including Barcelona, Glasgow, and London, offering a first-of-its-kind experience for European fans. By aligning this tour with WrestleMania season, WWE aims to grow its international fanbase while delivering live televised events from the United Kingdom and across Europe.
Inside Scoop: Netflix Open to Live Raw Broadcasts from Europe
In an episode of WrestleVotes Radio, Joey Votes shared exclusive insight into Netflix’s interest in airing live episodes of Raw directly from Europe. Netflix’s open stance towards live European broadcasts aligns with WWE’s expanding global reach and would mark a significant change for Monday night programming. Fans in the U.S. could experience Raw in the afternoon for the first time in history, creating a unique lead-in for WrestleMania season.
JoeyVotes stated, “WWE did make some big news internationally this week, as they announced a three-week tour of the United Kingdom, directly in the middle of WrestleMania season, with six of those shows being TV episodes of both Raw and SmackDown. We are told that, after speaking with Netflix sources, that Netflix is absolutely open to the idea of broadcasting those Raw shows live as they happen. Basically, TC, we could be looking at some Monday afternoon Raw right in the middle of WrestleMania season. We’re told that WWE is considering the idea, no decision, one way or the other, but Netflix is on board for doing those shows live as they happen. Of course, Smackdown will be on tape delay from USA Network. Nothing changing there, but to be determined, if Netflix wants to host these shows live as it’s on the table.”
(h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription)
Impact on WWE Viewership and Global Expansion
If finalized, the live European broadcasts would symbolize WWE’s commitment to international fans and expand its WrestleMania reach. By exploring Netflix’s streaming capabilities, WWE would benefit from Netflix’s vast subscriber base and enhance its brand in Europe. While SmackDown will air on a tape delay on USA Network, live episodes of Raw on Netflix would position WWE for prime viewing in Europe, broadening the audience.
Netflix’s potential live broadcasts of WWE Raw during the European tour could mark a pivotal shift for WWE and streaming live sports events. With WrestleMania season kicking off internationally, WWE’s 2025 “Road to WrestleMania” tour might just deliver a historic first for Raw fans across the globe.