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Netflix, WWE Execs Preview ‘RAW’ Streaming Move, Address Tyson-Paul Fight Glitches

The Hollywood Reporter
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Netflix and WWE team up for a groundbreaking $5 billion deal to stream RAW live, tapping into the wrestling giant's global appeal and Netflix's push for more live content.
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  • WWE president Nick Khan reveals Netflix executive Brandon Riegg urged the company to get its international broadcast rights in order, signaling the streamer's ambitions to grow the brand globally.
  • Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, teases plans to leverage WWE's rich IP and talent across both unscripted and scripted projects, hinting at a deeper content partnership beyond the live RAW broadcasts.
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Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Bela Bajaria, Nick Khan, Brandon Riegg, Netflix, WWE, USA, The CW, Peacock, CAA, RAW, WrestleMania, SmackDown
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