WWE Raw Permanently Going to Three Hours

– WWE announced during USA Network’s upfront presentation that Raw will go to three hours on a permanent basis starting with its 1000th episode on July 23rd. The show will air from 8 PM – 11 PM every Monday and will have “interactive elements” during the first hour that will lead to matches and stipulations in last two hours. Because of the change, WWE Superstars will be fully taped on Tuesdays before Smackdown.

The company issued a press release announcing the change and attributing the announcement to John Cena “via Twitter” during the upfront.

Credit: PWInsider

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