Rumored Front Runner For WWE Raw’s Media Rights In 2024

[Dale]

WWE’s programming rights for Raw are set to expire next year. Currently, Raw has an agreement with the USA Network.

It has been reported that due to SmackDown’s return to the USA Network, it is unlikely that the network will renew the rights for Raw. There have been rumors of other television networks, such as USA Network, Warner Bros [TBS or TNT], Discovery, and FX, expressing interest in getting the broadcasting rights for Raw.

While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted, “Most of the talk is that Raw is going to go to FX.”​

 

[Butters]

"USA network doesn't want it........but USA network is in talks for it"

 

[Kross Rhodes]

"USA network doesn't want it........but USA network is in talks for it"

Unlikely, but not out of the picture. Especially now that they’ve unloaded NXT.

 

[Deezy]

FX and Discovery airing a live show......not buying that one.

 

[Canadian Dragon]

is FX good?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

FX wouldn’t be the worst place for Raw, but don’t think it would quite as good as USA, but I could be wrong.

 

[Butters]

I

is FX good?

It's better than FXX but not as good as FXXX

 

[Kross Rhodes]

is FX good?

It was once. It had Always Sunny, Sons of Anarchy, and stuff like that. Not sure why they got today, though.

I don’t think it’s got the reputation USA does, but unsure of the home saturation. Probably close but slightly under.

 

[Cwalker]

Isn’t FX just an updated Spike?

So Raw might be back on Spike after all these years

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Isn’t FX just an updated Spike?

So Raw might be back on Spike after all these years

You’re thinking of Paramount TV.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

FX was cable Fox.

 

[Cwalker]

Oh ok

 

[Kross Rhodes]

It’s owned by Disney now though. So that could be interesting.

 

[Hoss]

FX has produced a ton of shit I like but I feel like their target demo doesn't align quite as well with the Raw fanbase as USA's. In terms of viewership and availability, without double checking, I'd say they're very comparable though.

 

[Bobby Barrows]

WWE would be smart to stay on USA tbh. And USA would be losing out on a fuck ton of money by letting go of RAW.