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Netflix censorship of WWE Raw content

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2026-09-05 03:55 UTC → 2026-10-01 18:37 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following the August 3, 2026, broadcast of WWE Raw, controversy arose when Netflix edited a segment from its replay version. The omitted content featured Becky Lynch making a verbal remark regarding Women's World Champion Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio, specifically stating Morgan “is not even the greatest women’s champion who slept with Dominik Mysterio.” While the line was heard during the live television broadcast, it was removed from the streaming platform's on-demand replay. Reports indicate that the remark was a pre-planned part of the script and had been approved by WWE management, including Paul “Triple H” Levesque, prior to the broadcast. Despite this approval, the specific reasons for the subsequent censorship by Netflix remain unclear. This incident follows previous instances of Netflix editing or blurring WWE content, such as obscuring imagery from matches or specific clothing items. On August 31, 2026, reports indicated that Netflix implemented further heavy censorship on WWE Raw, including bleeping profanity and using pixelated blocks to blur blood. These actions were reportedly taken to comply with broadcasting restrictions in various countries. In response, Paul Levesque posted uncensored versions of the segments on social media to preserve the intended storylines. This has caused ongoing internal frustration within WWE’s post-production department. Staff members have expressed feeling “handcuffed” by restrictions that exceeded expectations established during the initial Netflix partnership. Specific recent edits include the blurring of blood during a violent segment involving Jey Uso and the removal of profanity from a promo by Jacob Fatu, impacting storylines that rely on visceral elements. On October 1, 2026, Netflix applied further edits to recent replays to meet international rating standards.

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