Mercedes Mone, current AEW TBS Champion, weighs in on WWE's decision to reduce WWE Raw's runtime to a two-hour program beginning in October 2024.
For Mercedes Mone's entire run in WWE as Sasha Banks, WWE Raw was a three-hour program. During her time in WWE, Mercedes was afforded the opportunity to headline WWE Raw and make history several times on the show prior to her departure from the company in 2022. WWE recently announced that beginning in October, Raw will again be a two-hour program for the first time in 12 years. The two-hour runtime will last until the final WWE Raw on USA in December 2024.
Mercedes Mone discusses the decision in her Mone Mag newsletter. She has mixed feelings about the move, as she knows that a longer runtime allows for more talents to be featured. However, she hopes that WWE's move to Netflix in 2025 will allow for unique ways to showcase stars going forward.
"Now, let’s talk RAW. Word is that it's dropping from 3 hours to 2, and honestly, I’ve got mixed feelings about it. I’ve always loved having that extra hour because it gives more performers a chance to shine. Losing that time could mean fewer opportunities for the roster. It's hard enough for talent, especially women, to get TV time. The silver lining could be Netflix. With Netflix, I'm assuming (and hoping) there will be many new ways to showcase talent. In the end, I'm about more opportunities for talent, which leads to more entertainment for fans and more money for the business. It's the best way for all to win – especially the roster and fans," she wrote.
It is currently unknown whether WWE Raw will remain at two hours on Netflix or move back up to three.
Learn more about the upcoming move to Netflix at this link.
