WWE is officially stepping into the Upside Down.
Netflix has announced that the January 5th, 2026 episode of WWE RAW will be a special crossover with one of its biggest franchises ever: Stranger Things. The show will stream live only on Netflix at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PTmarking the first crossover of its kind between the world of pro wrestling and the hit supernatural series.
Netflix made the announcement via social media on December 24, teasing fans with the message:
The news was first reported by WrestleVotes, but now its officialand fans are already speculating how WWE will incorporate the iconic horror-sci-fi elements of Stranger Things into the live wrestling spectacle.
This crossover event arrives just days after Netflix drops Volume 2 (Episodes 57) of the Stranger Things final season on Christmas Day, December 25. Volume 1 (Episodes 14) premiered on November 26 and has sent all previous seasons back into the Netflix global top 10.
WWE RAW (January 5, 2026) Lineup:
- WWE Womens Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- WWE Womens Tag Team Championships: Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY
With two championship matches and a Stranger Things theme in the mix, WWE fans are in for a truly strange night on Netflix. Are you ready for Demogorgons, portals, and powerbombs all in one episode?
Would you want to see more TV and film crossovers in WWE? Drop your predictions for the January 5 episode in the comments!
