WWE Raw Kicks Off Two Hours Early Tonight With Roman Reigns Set to Appear

Tonight’s episode of WWE Raw comes with a scheduling twist — the show goes live at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, a full two hours earlier than the standard 8 p.m. Eastern start time fans are used to. If you’re planning to tune in, make sure you adjust accordingly.

As of now, only one match has been officially confirmed for the broadcast: Chad Gable squares off against JD McDonagh. The two have been on a collision course in recent weeks, and tonight’s bout gives them a chance to settle things in the ring. Beyond that singles contest, Roman Reigns is also advertised to appear on the show, which is always a marquee draw regardless of what’s booked around him. The Tribal Chief’s presence alone tends to shift the direction of a given night’s programming.

With the early bell time and a card that’s still largely unannounced heading into the broadcast, tonight’s Raw has the feel of a show that could surprise in either direction. Special start times like this one often accompany marquee events or loaded tapings, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see additional matchups and segments revealed as the night unfolds.

Raw airs tonight on Netflix. If you’re watching live, don’t miss the 6 p.m. ET kickoff — missing the first hour on a night featuring Reigns is not a position you want to be in.