Sami Zayn cannot articulate how huge WWE’s move to Netflix could be for the entertainment industry.
The company signed a $5 billion deal with Netflix this year. Raw will now be broadcast on the streaming platform, with all WWE programs in international markets now moving to Netflix.
Sami Zayn appeared on In The Kliq and spoke about Raw’s move to Netflix on January 6th. The WWE star explained how huge the deal was and how it could spark a change in the entire entertainment industry if successful.
“Honestly, it’s hard to fully articulate just how massive this move is—not just for WWE and the wrestling business, but potentially as a litmus test for the entire entertainment industry. We may not fully grasp its impact for another five or ten years, when moves like this become more commonplace and people look back and say, ‘You know what? WWE saw where things were headed.'”
“I genuinely believe that will be the case. You can already see how fans have shifted from cable television to Netflix and other streaming services over the years. This is a huge step, and WWE has always had a knack for going all out when it matters.”
Sami Zayn: WWE Are Going To Pull Out All The Stops
“When we’re debuting to a new audience, you know they’re going to pull out all the stops. Look at January 6—they’ve already announced CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala to determine the real Tribal Chief. Both of those matches could headline WrestleMania, but instead, they’re happening on Raw for the Netflix premiere. That shows you just how big this deal is.”
“But one thing about WWE is that you can’t rest on your laurels. Next week, we’re in San Jose, and it’s got to be just as big, just as good. We’ve got to keep that momentum going.”
“Is it challenging? Sure. But somehow—remarkably, mysteriously—we always manage to pull it off. There have been so many times where things should have gone wrong, where we shouldn’t have been able to pull something off, and yet, we do.”
“It’s an exciting time. It’s a little unsettling, too, because you don’t know where things will be in a month, three months, or longer. But around here, change is the only constant.”
