WWE fans across the United Kingdom are in for a treat tonight, as the weekly spectacle of Monday Night Raw shifts to a much more sociable hour. Thanks to WWE's ongoing European tour, tonight's episode will broadcast live on Netflix at 7pm UK time, a welcome departure from the usual 1am slot.
A Prime-Time Treat for UK Wrestling Fans
This scheduling change is part of a special run of broadcasts leading up to the Royal Rumble later this month. The shift is made possible because Raw is being filmed live from the PSD Bank Dome in Dusseldorf, Germany. Under the new Netflix broadcasting deal for regions outside the United States, WWE can now air shows at local times when broadcasting from international locations, a significant improvement for global fans.
Previously, even shows taped in the UK would adhere to US broadcast schedules, forcing British fans to stay up until the early hours. This new flexibility is a direct benefit of Netflix securing the global WWE rights, allowing events like the current Road to Royal Rumble UK and Europe tour to be watched at a convenient local time.
What to Expect on Tonight's Stacked Card
Tonight's episode promises major action as the road to the Royal Rumble heats up. The main event features a colossal showdown as GUNTHER, fresh from ending John Cena's career, goes one-on-one with another legendary figure, AJ Styles. In tag team action, Penta and Dragon Lee will face the duo of Auston Theory and Bronson Reed.
Viewers can also expect appearances from the new Women's Tag Team Champions, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, while World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is scheduled to address the WWE Universe. Furthermore, Raquel Rodriguez will speak out following a recent attack on Stephanie Vaquer.
The Historic Royal Rumble 2026 European Tour
This broadcast is part of WWE's first-ever dedicated UK and Europe tour en route to the Royal Rumble. The tour is making history, marking the first televised events from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dusseldorf, Germany. It also signifies a major return to several cities, including the first WWE show in Poland in 11 years and the first in Denmark in nine years.
The full tour schedule for the coming week includes:
- Raw: Monday, January 12 – Dusseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
- Tuesday, January 13 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena
- Thursday, January 15 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
- SmackDown: Friday, January 16 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
- Saturday, January 17 – Gdansk, Poland – Ergo Arena
- Sunday, January 18 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
- Raw: Monday, January 19 – Belfast, N. Ireland – SSE Arena
While SmackDown continues to air on the USA Network in the States, UK fans can catch it live on Netflix throughout this international tour. This new era of accessible, prime-time WWE broadcasting for UK fans highlights the company's renewed commitment to its global audience, promising more action at less brutal hours.
