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WWE Raw’s Netflix Premiere: A New Era for Wrestling Fans

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The premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, marking a significant shift as the show moves from traditional television to streaming for the first time in its 31-year history.

The event will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, which opened in August 2024 to host the Los Angeles Clippers. This venue will also host Olympic basketball during the 2028 Summer Games.

Match Card and Highlights:
- Main Event: CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, marking their first match against each other since Punk’s return at Survivor Series 2023.
- Tribal Combat: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa, a significant match in the ongoing Bloodline storyline.
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley in a Last Woman Standing match.
Special Appearances:
- John Cena will be part of the event, kicking off his much-anticipated farewell tour.
- Travis Scott will perform the new theme song for Raw and make a special appearance.
Streaming Details:
- The show will start at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. It will be available live in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and Latin America, with plans to expand to other territories.

Netflix has confirmed that all plans, including those with ads, will have access to this live event. Replays will be available immediately after the show, and episodes can be downloaded approximately 48 hours later for offline viewing.

Leading up to and following the premiere, Netflix has added various WWE content including “The Road to WrestleMania”, “WWE Superstar Profiles”, “WWE Legends Profiles”, “RAW Classics” hosted by Big E, and “WWE Top 10 RAW Edition”. This content started rolling out from January 1, 2025.

The move to Netflix is described as ushering in a new era for WWE, with the potential to reach a broader audience due to Netflix’s global subscriber base. There are high expectations for this premiere to be a “WrestleMania-adjacent” type of show, with WWE planning to pull out all the stops for this historic broadcast.

This transition to streaming represents a transformative moment for WWE, aiming to dramatically expand its reach and alter how fans consume wrestling content worldwide

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Official list of Ghanaian referees approved by FIFA to officiate International matches in 2025

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FIFA has unveiled the official list of Ghanaian referees approved to officiate international matches for the 2025 calendar year.

23 referees overall. Great credit to the Ghana Football Association for how hard they have worked to get our referees to this level after the disaster of Number 12 where over 53 officials received various bans for acts of corruption.

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Ric Flair’s Health a Major Concern for One Last Match

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January 3, 2025

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Ric Flair, known for his extensive career in professional wrestling, has been in the spotlight again due to his health concerns, particularly following his match billed as “Ric Flair’s Last Match” on July 31, 2022.

During his last match in 2022, Flair passed out twice due to dehydration, but later revealed in interviews that he actually suffered a legitimate heart attack during the event. This revelation came to light when he visited doctors in late 2023, where they confirmed he had indeed had a heart attack during the match. Flair, now 75 years old, has a history of health issues including a pacemaker and multiple heart complications, which adds to the concerns about his physical condition for any further matches.

Despite these health issues, Ric Flair has expressed a desire to wrestle one more time. Recent statements from Flair suggest he believes he has “one more match” in him, although he acknowledges the significant risks involved, particularly given his age and medical history.

However, Tony Khan, the head of AEW where Flair has been associated, has been cautious about letting Flair wrestle again due to his health, especially after learning he was on blood thinners.

The wrestling community and fans have mixed feelings about Flair’s desire to return to the ring. Some see it as a testament to his passion for wrestling, while others view it with concern, fearing for his health and safety.

There’s been commentary on social media and in wrestling news about the potential dangers of Flair wrestling again, with some posts highlighting the severity of his past health scares during matches.

Ric Flair expresses a desire for one last match, his health concerns, especially the recent heart attack revelation, overshadow this ambition. The wrestling world remains divided on whether this would be a fitting tribute to his legacy or an unnecessary risk to his health.

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Manchester City’s Transfer Radar Locks on RC Lens’ Khusanov

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Manchester City have shown interest in signing Abdukodir Khusanov, a 20-year-old central defender from RC Lens, as part of their strategy for the January transfer window. Khusanov has been highlighted as one of the best young talents in his position, attracting interest from several top clubs. Manchester City are well-informed about his situation, indicating a keen interest in potentially bringing him to the Etihad Stadium.

This interest comes amidst a competitive transfer market, with other clubs also in the race for his signature. However, no deal has been confirmed, and the transfer window is still open, leaving room for developments.