WWE reportedly moving Monday Night Raw to earlier time slot in September

Monday Night Raw typically airs at 8 PM ET, except for international broadcasts

The Stamford-based promotion is currently in Europe to deliver weekly shows of Raw and SmackDown, along with live shows in the lead-up to Clash in Paris.

Clash in Paris 2025 will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France. This marks WWE’s first Premium Live Event in the French capital. The Red brand’s show recently aired at a special start time of 3 PM ET from Birmingham, which will be 2 PM ET next week as the show will air from France.

However, according to a recent report, the schedule change will continue after the European tour and run through September.

What Happened

According to Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, three straight episodes of RAW in September will begin an hour earlier than usual, at 7 PM ET.

The show usually airs at 8 PM ET and, as mentioned, will air at 2 PM ET next week from Paris. WWE hasn’t provided a reason for the change, but Meltzer noted that the NFL season kicks off in September, and RAW typically faces a ratings dip when competing directly with Monday Night Football. By shifting RAW’s start time, WWE can avoid the NFL during the first hour of the show.

After the last show in September, the Red Brand will revert to its usual start time. However, when WWE heads to Perth, Australia, both Raw and SmackDown will air live on Netflix at 8 AM Eastern. For West Coast viewers, Raw will broadcast live at 5 AM, while SmackDown will be shown with a 12-hour delay in the U.S.

The Clash in Paris fallout show will air from the Paris La Défense Arena 

The September 1 episode of  Monday Night Raw will serve as the fallout show from the Clash in Paris PLE and is set to emanate live from the Paris La Défense Arena in Paris, France.

Apart from featuring the aftermath of the PLE, the show will also feature an Intercontinental title clash where Dominik Mysterio will defend the title against AJ Styles. The match was announced by General Manager Adam Pearce in a backstage segment with Mysterio and the Judgment Day.

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