Nick Khan Discusses Details Of WWE Raw Broadcast Rights Deal On Pat McAfee Show

It’s been rumored “Raw” could be headed to a night other than its traditional Monday slot. In the press release announcing the Netflix deal, the show was not called “Monday Night Raw” to keep things general. Khan clarified that on McAfee’s show as well, saying that at this moment in time, “it remains Monday Night Raw.”  That said, even against Alabama versus Michigan and Washington-Texans games a few weeks ago, “Raw” did a .6 in the 18 to 49 demo, which is a great rating against big competition.

“Keep in mind, we have ten and a half months until this deal is up and running,” said Khan. “We’re looking at what you’re looking at and what everyone else is looking at, you have a proliferation of gambling with “Monday Night Football.” You have an enhanced Disney package, better games. You have the Manningcast …You also have the college national championships, football, and hoops, on Mondays. You have a lot of Mondays where there is stiff competition … If we stay on Mondays, it’ll work, if we move to a different day, we think it’ll work too.”

“Raw’s” current deal with USA Network is set to expire in October. It is reportedly worth $260 million per year. Come next January, it will be the first time “Raw” has left traditional television since the show began airing in 1993.

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