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

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January 3, 2025

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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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Rudiger’s Injury Sparks Concern for Real Madrid Ahead of Manchester City Clash

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February 1, 2025

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The latest on Antonio Rudiger’s injury situation for Real Madrid ahead of their clash with Manchester City indicates significant concerns for the team.

Rudiger was forced off the pitch during Real Madrid’s match against Espanyol due to a right hamstring injury, which has raised alarms considering the upcoming high-stakes Champions League match against Manchester City.

The injury occurred just 13 minutes into the game, and he was seen clutching his hamstring before signaling for a substitution.

Real Madrid’s medical staff are currently assessing the severity of the injury, but early indications suggest it might sideline him for upcoming critical matches, including the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid and the Champions League game against Manchester City.

With Rudiger potentially out, Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti faces a defensive dilemma. The logical replacement would be David Alaba, but his recent recovery from a long-term knee injury adds complexity to the situation.

Ancelotti has limited options, with midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni having been used as a makeshift center-back, though not without struggles in adapting to the role.

This injury comes at a time when Real Madrid did not reinforce their defense in the January transfer window, leaving them in a precarious position defensively.

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Salah Surpasses Lampard, Eyes Aguero in Premier League Scoring Race

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February 1, 2025

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Mohamed Salah has recently surpassed Frank Lampard to become the sixth all-time highest goalscorer in the Premier League, with 178 goals.

This achievement was marked during a match on Gameweek 24 in the English Premier League on Saturday 1-02-2025.

Salah is now only six goals away from matching Sergio Aguero’s tally of 184 goals, which would place him in fourth on the all-time list. His performance this season has been exceptional, with 20 Premier League goals scored by that date.

Salah’s consistent scoring rate suggests he could realistically aim to overtake Aguero before the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

His current form, combined with his historical performance, makes this a plausible goal. However, his future with Liverpool remains uncertain as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

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AFCON 2025 Final Draw: A Global Football Spectacle in Rabat

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January 27, 2025

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The AFCON 2025 Final Draw is set to take place in Rabat, Morocco. The draw will occur at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat.

Representatives from all 24 qualified nations will attend the draw, where teams will learn their group-stage opponents for the tournament. The teams will be divided into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16.

This event marks Morocco hosting the finals for the first time since 1988, and it’s the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which began in 1957. This draw is a pivotal moment as it sets the stage for the tournament’s competitive structure. There’s considerable excitement around this draw, with Morocco’s infrastructure being highlighted for its readiness to host such a significant event. The draw not only determines the competition’s layout but also provides teams with an opportunity to assess the match venues, training facilities, and hotel infrastructure in Morocco.

The draw will be live-streamed across all CAF (Confederation of African Football) platforms, ensuring global accessibility for football fans. Ghana, a four-time champion, will notably be absent from this edition, having failed to qualify. Fans and teams are keen to see which teams will face off, with particular interest in how the host nation, Morocco, will be grouped, especially considering their goal to leverage home advantage.

This event is not just about football; it’s a celebration of African football culture, showcasing Morocco’s capability to host grand international sports events, especially with its upcoming role as co-host for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.