Backstage updates on WWE plans for tonight's RAW and the Netflix premiere - Reports

WWE is less than one hour away from presenting its final RAW episode on the USA Network and the final red brand outing of 2024. The highly-anticipated RAW Netflix premiere will air next week, and sources have just revealed new updates from backstage.

WWE has announced a loaded lineup for the final RAW episode of the year. CM Punk and Seth Rollins will face off ahead of next week's match, while Otis faces Chad Gable and R-Truth wrestles Pete Dunne. Damian Priest and The War Raiders will also face Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio in six-man action. The semifinals of the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament will also be held with Lyra Valkyria vs. IYO SKY and Dakota Kai vs. Zoey Stark.

Tonight's RAW will be record-breaking, as recently revealed with an attendance update. While officials have booked a full card for the show, a new report from SK Wrestling's own Dr. Chris Featherstone indicates that there will be significant build for next week's Netflix premiere. It was noted that the internal card for next week's special episode still has not been finalized, so there will be considerable build on tonight's RAW for next Monday.

WWE and Netflix seem to be on the same page and ready to move forward together. Featherstone also reported that the overall, company-wide mood surrounding the jump from USA Network to Netflix has been "very positive," indicating a clean, smooth slate for this historic era in wrestling history.

WWE has announced the following for next week: CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, a Last Woman Standing Match for the Women's World Championship with Liv Morgan defending against Rhea Ripley, plus Tribal Combat with Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala.