WWE make huge change to Monday Night Raw live TV schedule on USA Network as fans say ‘this is a SummerSlam extension’
WWE is implementing a major scheduling change to Monday Night Raw following the success of Summer Slam.
Summer Slam saw record attendance for WWE on Saturday, and they are looking to capitalize on that viewership.
With many of the storylines from Summer Slam continuing into Monday Night Raw, WWE has decided to go commercial-free for the first hour of the show.
Monday Night Raw GM Adam Pearce explained the change in a video on X.
"Couple tidbits, first hour tonight is completely commercial free," Pearce said.
"Don't forget the main event, Chad Gable and the Creed Brothers will oppose the Wyatt Six in a six-man tag.
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"First time in action on Raw tonight from Baltimore, plus all of your Summer Slam follow."
Fans shared their excitement and their theories for the event on social media after the announcement.
"Tonight will be epic, I can’t wait," one fan said.
"BANGGGGG COMMERCIAL FREE 50 MINUTES," another fan said.
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"Having storyline reasons, especially involving the GMs, for talent appearing on other shows is such a small detail that goes a long way," a third fan said.
"Let’s go Can’t wait. DOM LIV REAH JAY USO AND ALL," a fourth fan said.
"Nice one, can't wait for the big show tonight. It will be super," a fifth fan said.
Summer Slam was a massive success on Saturday night as some of the biggest stars of WWE were out.
Cody Rhodes successfully defended his title from Solo Sikoa, but not without a little help.
Roman Reigns made his much-anticipated return to beat down Sikoa and save Rhodes from defeat.
Reigns showed up with a shirt that read OTC, original tribal chief, to show Sikoa who the real boss is.
In other smaller storylines, Dominik Mysterio bailed on Rhea Ripley for Liv Morgan after she defended her women's title.
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That storyline should continue into Monday Night Raw, as well as the fallout of the Judgement Day group.
Between the Dom and Ripley breakup, and Finn Balor betraying Damian Priest, there should be plenty to be seen on Monday night.
