Stranger Things to have a crossover with WWE Raw, details explored

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Stranger Things is all set for a massive promotional collaboration with WWE Raw on Netflix. The partnership between these two entertainment legends has been confirmed through different industry sources.

Stranger Things enters a concluding season while WWE Raw celebrates on a streaming platform. The timing of this crossover is deliberate.

Stranger Things Volume 2 of season 5 releases on December 25, and the show finale arrives on New Year's Eve with a two-hour runtime. Additionally, WWE Raw streams live each Monday on the OTT giant since January this year. The partnership will bring together entertainment enthusiasts and wrestling fans. The crossover marks a memorable moment for entertainment on the platform. Supernatural drama and wrestling rarely collaborate in such a direct manner. Fans of both angles are eager to see how this unfolds.

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Details of the promotional partnership

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the crossover between WWE and Stranger Things is moving forward. The exact format of the partnership remains undisclosed at the moment. Reports indicate that cast members from the show may appear on the upcoming WWE Raw live episode, rather than wrestlers. The promotional push aligns with the marketing strategy for the last season of Stranger Things.

Netflix released the first four episodes of the fifth season on November 26. The series has ranked as the fourth most popular US show in Netflix's history. Its fourth season achieved huge viewership numbers worldwide. All seasons continue trending in the top ten as viewers prepare for the finale.

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Previous connections between the two shows

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Stranger Things and WWE Raw share a history before this reported partnership. WWE superstar Rhea Ripley played a parody character inspired by Eleven for WrestleMania 29 promotional content. The Hollywood-themed advertisements created excitement among viewers of both giants. The Kate Bush song Running Up That Hill gained new popularity through the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Placebo covered this track for the WWE package at WrestleMania XXVI. The match between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels is considered an icon in wrestling history. These cultural crossovers display seamless synergy between the brands.

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WWE Raw's Netflix anniversary

WWE Raw celebrates one year on Netflix with a special episode on January 5 next year. The series broadcasts live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. WWE has announced three championship matches that fit well for the anniversary event.

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What fans of Stranger Things can expect

While specific details remain under wraps, speculations point to an on-air appearance during WWE Raw. Cast members can potentially promote the final episode of the science fiction show during the feature.

WWE might incorporate supernatural themes or references into sections for some time. The collaboration is likely to include social media promotion on both franchises.

Viewers should tune in to the upcoming WWE Raw episodes for exciting surprises. The collaborations represent Netflix's plan of connecting its entertainment properties with creativity.

WWE Raw and Stranger Things bring their entertainment worlds together through a collaboration on their OTT platform.

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Edited by Sohini Biswas