What is WWE Planning for first edition of Raw in 2027?
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The countdown to 2027 has begun.
With the conclusion of Crown Jewel, WWE now has few major events left in 2026 as the promotion prepares for 2027. Friday Night SmackDown will kick off the year on January 1, while the January 4 edition of Monday Night Raw will continue the schedule.
The show is set to emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and a new report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has now revealed what the company has planned for the special event, which will not only kick off 2027 for the Red brand but also mark the show’s third year on Netflix.
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WWE views January 4 Raw as a special show
According to the report, the promotion wants to make the episode a significant event, combining the launch of its 2027 programming schedule with a celebration of its partnership with Netflix. To build anticipation, the company is expected to launch an extensive promotional campaign in the closing weeks of 2026, with efforts continuing throughout the holiday period.
The reports also suggest that WWE has considered adding one or two special attraction matches to the January 4 lineup. These bouts could help make the episode stand out from a standard weekly edition of Raw.
WWE did a similar thing for the Netflix debut of Raw at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles in 2025, booking major matches involving Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, and Solo Sikoa, among others. John Cena also kicked off his retirement tour at the show.
In 2025, the promotion delivered a crossover “Raw is Stranger Things” edition from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, featuring major names like CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Bron Breakker, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, among others.
When and where will the first Raw of 2027 take place?
The show is set to emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
What has the promotion planned for the show?
Per WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful, the promotion is planning an extensive promotional campaign for the January 4 broadcast. Additionally, discussions have taken place about featuring one or two special attraction matches on the show.
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