WWE RAW Moves to Earlier Start – Football Impact
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WWE is moving Monday Night RAW to a 7 p.m. EST start time for three weeks in September (September 15, 22, and 29).
The reason: To test how the show performs competing directly with Monday Night Football. WWE and Netflix want to gather data on audience engagement during the NFL season.
Strategic Timing: ESPN will be airing Monday Night Football doubleheaders, starting at 7:15 p.m. EST on two of those nights. WWE hopes to capture viewers before the football broadcasts peak.
Not Permanent: This is an experiment, not a permanent schedule change.* Future Implications: The results of this test will influence future scheduling decisions as WWE transitions to Netflix.