Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring CM Punk and Netflix.
• CM Punk is set to face Ludwig Kaiser at WWE’s annual holiday tour on December 26 at Madison Square Garden. This will be their first match together, adding intrigue to the event.
Punk, who made his WWE in-ring return at last year’s holiday tour in MSG against Dominik Mysterio, aims to deliver another memorable performance in front of the iconic New York crowd.
The match was confirmed by the official MSG Twitter account.
Punk’s next televised match will be against Seth Rollins on RAW’s Netflix debut episode on January 6, 2025.
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• Netflix is expanding its sports content by adding LIVE NFL games and WWE programming.
A recent teaser reveals that Netflix will broadcast NFL games on Christmas Day and has secured the U.S. media rights for the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cup tournaments.
The teaser suggests the launch of a new behind-the-scenes WWE series as well.
The biggest names in sports — WWE, NFL, RAFA, TYSON, ELWAY, SEC — are all on Netflix. Coach says so. pic.twitter.com/Z2D05BMxor
— Netflix (@netflix) December 20, 2024
According to PWInsider, Netflix is also working on a Hulk Hogan documentary.
