The deal is valued at more than $5 billion and includes WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and other events in the agreement with WWE.
WWE is partnering with Netflix to stream its flagship program, Raw.
WWE is partnering with Netflix to stream its flagship program, Raw. The deal is valued at more than $5 billion and includes WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and other events in the agreement with WWE. This marks a major step into live entertainment for Netflix.
Netflix has announced a long-term deal with the WWE to broadcast Monday Night Raw starting next year
<code>Monday Night Raw</code> is leaving traditional linear television for the first time and will be available on Netflix in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America among other territories
The deal between Netflix and WWE covers <code>SmackDown</code>, <code>NXT</code>, monthly premium live events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and the Royal Rumble outside of the US
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Netflix will only have to stream whatever feed WWE sends its way as WWE handles production in-house
Raw is leaving traditional linear television for the first time and will be available on Netflix in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America among other territories
`Monday Night Raw` has been a staple of linear cable for over 30 years and Netflix deal will see WWE go deeper into streaming
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Monday Night Raw has been the No. 1 rated program on NBCUniversal's USA Network for years and has tie-ins to their streaming platform Peacock. However, this information is not accurate as of the writing of the article.
The statement 'Monday Night Raw has been the No. 1 rated program on NBCUniversal’s USA Network' is inaccurate.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the WWE Network was a hub for WWE's past shows and monthly premium live events without providing any evidence or context about its success or popularity. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that Netflix is either going deeper into streaming with this deal or abandoning it altogether, when in reality there are other options available to them. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that WWE's flagship show has been
Bias
(80%)
The article contains a statement that could be interpreted as biased. The author states that the WWE Network was operated by Netflix prior to shifting its content over to Peacock. This is not entirely accurate as the WWE Network was owned and operated by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) itself, with Netflix having no ownership or control of it.
The author states that the WWE Network was operated by Netflix prior to shifting its content over to Peacock.
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Chris Welch has a conflict of interest with WWE as he is reporting on the company's decision to leave cable for Netflix. He also has a financial tie with NBCUniversal which owns USA Network and Peacock.
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The author has a conflict of interest with the topics provided. The article discusses WWE's partnership with Netflix and NBCUniversal's USA Network to stream Monday Night Raw exclusively on Peacock.
Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, UK and Latin America among other territories.
WWE shows and specials outside the US as available including SmackDown and NXT will also be available on Netflix along with WWE's award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects starting from 2025.
Raw is the most iconic show in sports entertainment since its debut in 1993. It has delivered action, compelling drama and unmatched athleticism every week for over a quarter century.
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Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Latin America among other territories.
The deal between Netflix and WWE covers SmackDown, NXT as well as monthly premium live events like WrestleMania.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Raw will be leaving linear television for the first time since its inception when it moves to Netflix. However, this statement is false as Raw has been on digital platforms such as WWE Network before.
> The article states that Raw will leave linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago. This is a lie by omission because Raw has already been on digital platforms such as WWE Network before.
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the partnership between WWE and Netflix. The author uses language that portrays the partnership as a major programming shift and something positive for both companies. They also use quotes from executives at TKO Group Holdings Inc., Netflix, and WWE to further support this narrative.
locks in significant and predictable economics for many years.
marries the can't-miss WWE product with Netflix's extraordinary global reach
This marks a major programming shift
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The WWE.com Staff has a conflict of interest on the topics of 'WWE', 'Raw', and 'Netflix' as they are owned by TKO Group Holdings, Inc., which is also mentioned in the article.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of WWE and Raw as they are owned by TKO Group Holdings, Inc. which is also mentioned in the article.
Netflix will stream WWE's flagship program Raw starting next year
The deal is valued at more than $5 billion and Netflix has the option to exit after five years
WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble are also included in the agreement with WWE
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Netflix will have exclusive rights to Raw in the US, Canada, UK and Latin America for a period of time
WrestleMania is included in the agreement with WWE
TKO shares spiked more than 20% following the news and Dwayne Johnson joined its board of directors
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Netflix will have the option to exit the deal after five years and extend it for another decade. However, this information contradicts itself as there are no details about how long the contract is or if they can terminate early.
The article mentions that Netflix has made few attempts at live programming in its history. This statement implies that Netflix does not have experience with live events and therefore may struggle to produce quality content for WWE Raw.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the deal is valued at more than $5 billion and citing a company filing without providing any evidence or context for this valuation. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that Netflix's only option is to exit the deal after five years when in fact they have an option to extend it for another decade. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the deal between Netflix and TKO Group Holdings to stream WWE's Raw starting next year. The author uses language that depicts the deal as a significant historical shift for Netflix and highlights its potential benefits for both companies. Additionally, the author quotes executives from both companies who express excitement about the partnership.
This is a super game changer
When you look back at the chapters of sports media history, new chapters are driven by extraordinary new paradigms.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Netflix streaming WWE's Raw as they are affiliated with TKO Group Holdings which owns USA Network and Amazon. The article does not disclose this conflict.
. The Women's World Champion was one of the first names to react to the company's historic deal with Netflix.
. Rhea Ripley has been one of the top stars in WWE over the last few years, holding the Women's World Title since WrestleMania 39 and last losing a match in 2022.
Rhea Ripley is widely popular among fans despite being a heel.
. Rhea Ripley will be on the cover of WWE 2k24 along with Bianca Belair and Cody Rhodes as one of the cover stars for the Standard Edition.
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. RAW will continue airing on USA Network until October 2024 when the company's deal with NBCUniversal expires.
The Eradicator, also known as Rhea Ripley, is unlikely to be in action at WWE's upcoming Premium Live Event Royal Rumble.
. Last year, she won the Women's Royal Rumble match after entering at #1 and made history by defeating Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39.
Netflix has announced a long-term deal with the WWE to broadcast Monday Night Raw starting next year
. The deal between Netflix and WWE covers SmackDown, NXT, monthly premium live events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and the Royal Rumble outside of the US
. Rhea Ripley is one of the most prominent stars on the WWE roster currently.
Rhea Ripley has been one of the top stars in WWE over the last few years, holding the Women's World Title since WrestleMania 39 and last losing a match in 2022.
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that WWE's deal with Netflix is a historic first for the streaming company. While this may be true in terms of live sports, it is not clear what makes this particular deal so significant or groundbreaking.
The article states that WWE's deal with Netflix is valued at more than $5 billion without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Variety as a source for information about the deal between WWE and Netflix. This is not enough evidence to support the claim that the deal is worth more than $5 billion without providing any specifics or additional sources of information.
The article mentions that Rhea Ripley will be on the cover of WWE 2k24, but does not provide any context for why this is significant. This could be seen as an example of inflammatory rhetoric, as it may create a sense of excitement or anticipation in readers without providing any real information.
The article mentions that Rhea Ripley won the Women's Royal Rumble match last year and went on to defeat Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39. This could be seen as an example of a dichotomous depiction, as it presents these events in stark contrast without providing any context or explanation for why they are significant.
The article mentions that Rhea Ripley is one of the most prominent stars on the WWE roster currently and has held the Women's World Title since WrestleMania 39. This could be seen as an example of a false dilemma, as it presents these events in a binary fashion without providing any context or explanation for why they are significant.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to the deal between WWE and Netflix as a 'historic' announcement despite it being a business decision.
Despite being a heel, Mami (Rhea Ripley) was recently announced as cover superstar of the WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition along with Bianca Belair. Cody Rhodes joins them as one of the cover stars for the Standard Edition.
>WWE recently announced that Netflix will air the company’s flagship program RAW starting next year, in what is the streaming company’s first major foray into live sports. According to Variety, the deal between the two parties is for 10 years and is valued at more than $5 billion.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Rhea Ripley as they are affiliated with WWE and have reported on other topics related to the company in the past.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Rhea Ripley as they are affiliated with WWE and have written articles about her in the past.
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