Folks, gather ‘round, because the WWE streaming saga is getting more twists and turns than a ladder match at WrestleMania! WWE is shaking things up in the TV and streaming world, and if you’ve been watching Raw or SmackDown on Hulu—well, you might want to take a seat for this one. Things are moving faster than Brock Lesnar running at his next opponent, and not everyone’s coming out with a belt.
SmackDown to Peacock – Hulu Says Bye-Bye!
Let’s start with SmackDown. For the past five years, it’s been enjoying the spotlight on FOX like a WWE champion holding the title. But now, it’s headed back to its old stomping grounds at USA Network on September 13. But here’s the kicker—its next-day streaming deal with Hulu? Already expired, folks! SmackDown is packing its bags and hopping over to Peacock for next-day streaming. So, if you’ve been cozying up to Hulu for your SmackDown fix, you’ll need to start your Peacock subscription ASAP, unless you enjoy getting FOMO every Friday night.
Raw Stays Put… But Not For Long!
As for Raw, Hulu’s hanging on by a thread, keeping it until the end of the year. But once 2025 rolls around, Raw is hopping on a jet and flying first-class straight to Netflix, where it will join your queue alongside that weird true crime documentary you never finished watching. Yes, folks, Raw is making its big Netflix debut in January 2025, bringing all those Monday night headlocks and heel turns to the world’s biggest streamer. And while Hulu may be crying in the corner, we all know Netflix will try to powerbomb the competition with WWE content.
But What About Main Event?
Now, here’s where things get murky—Main Event, WWE’s low-key, unsung hero of weekly programming. Will it stick with Hulu? Will it hop on over to Peacock? Maybe Netflix? Folks, nobody knows. Not even Meltzer, and that guy knows everything! While Raw will be exclusive to Netflix in 2025, and SmackDown is cozying up with Peacock, Main Event is left in limbo like a forgotten mid-carder waiting for a push.
But hey, there’s hope! With WWE’s Peacock partnership going strong and Hulu possibly hanging on to something WWE-related, it’s anybody’s guess where Main Event will land. Fingers crossed, folks. This could be bigger than the Royal Rumble!
Final Thoughts?
It’s a wild time to be a WWE fan. Streaming deals are changing faster than a title switch at a pay-per-view, and if you want to keep up with your favorite shows, you’ll need to do more planning than a Money in the Bank cash-in. So get your logins ready—SmackDown, Raw, and maybe even Main Event are headed to new homes soon.