WWE fans are very used to the idea of waiting through commercials to see a match finish. It wasnt until recent memory when Netflix changed the game, but before that there was picture-in-picture to keep fans engaged. Now, it seems that the company will be going to a word from their sponsors less often.
WWE is adjusting how RAW is presented, and its a move that lines up with what fans have been asking for. WrestleVotes Radio reports the company has begun cutting back on commercial breaks during the show. The goal is to improve pacing and keep viewers engaged without constant interruptions.
The change reportedly started on Mondays episode. The show still ended around the same time it usually does, but it didnt feel padded. Fewer breaks meant the show moved forward without long stretches of waiting to get back to the ring.
For years, fans have pointed to ads as one of RAWs biggest problems. Momentum would build, then everything would stop. WWE appears to have taken that feedback seriously and made a structural change instead of brushing it off.
The Netflix connection matters here, because the companys deal with the streaming giant was a game changer. With more control over ad placement, WWE has room to experiment without blowing up the format.
If this continues, RAW could feel more watchable without changing its length at all. Fewer breaks alone can make a big difference. Only time will tell how things progress at this point, but the company is certainly making more than enough money in the process.
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