WWE Adjusts TV Plans with Raw Double Tapings for End of 2024

As WWE navigates a packed travel schedule toward the end of 2024, the company has implemented double tapings for Raw episodes to streamline production. The November 11 edition of Raw, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was one such event, with WWE taping both the November 11 and November 18 episodes during the same night. This approach allows WWE to maintain consistent programming during busy times, but reports indicate the company plans to return to live, weekly episodes in early 2025.

WWE’s Double Taping Strategy Explained

Due to increased travel demands and a busy schedule of Premium Live Events, WWE opted for a double taping format for Raw. This approach has been used intermittently for both Raw and SmackDown throughout 2024, providing WWE’s talent and production teams with some relief from the intensive travel schedule. For fans in Grand Rapids, the double taping provided an extended night of WWE action, while viewers at home experienced a slightly delayed airing.

Previously, WWE conducted a similar double taping for SmackDown in October, which included back-to-back tapings at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. By consolidating taping schedules, WWE can ensure uninterrupted programming during the holiday season without the logistical pressure of additional weekly live shows.

How Double Tapings Impact WWE Programming

The decision to tape multiple episodes in one night has allowed WWE to maintain its high production standards while accommodating a demanding travel schedule. However, WWE fans can expect some pre-recorded content until the live weekly format resumes. According to backstage reports, WWE’s leadership remains committed to returning to a regular live-taping schedule by 2025, providing the energy of real-time programming and live audience reactions that have become integral to the WWE experience.

Looking Ahead to WWE’s 2025 Schedule

As WWE transitions through its end-of-year schedule, the company plans to revert to its traditional weekly live tapings starting in January. This return is expected to bring back the spontaneity of live broadcasts, which has always been a hallmark of WWE’s televised content.

WWE’s temporary adjustment ensures consistency for fans, who can continue to enjoy weekly episodes, while the company balances production demands and travel logistics. For now, WWE’s double taping format provides a necessary solution, delivering uninterrupted entertainment as fans look forward to a live weekly schedule in 2025.