"WWE's Raw to Stream Exclusively on Netflix in $5 Billion Deal, Impact on UFC Broadcast Rights"

WWE's Monday Night Raw is set to move to Netflix in a $5 billion deal starting in 2025, marking the first time the program will be off linear television in 31 years. The deal also includes control of WWE programming outside the U.S. and major events like WrestleMania. This move has implications for the UFC's broadcast rights, with negotiations expected to begin soon as the current deal with ESPN runs through 2025. The UFC remains a valuable asset to ESPN, but the WWE-Netflix deal sets the stage for potentially significant negotiations for the UFC's broadcast rights later this year, with streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV potentially becoming key players.