Tonight, Netflix will take another step into live broadcasting by launching its coverage of WWE’s flagship programme, Raw. It is the first show of a decade-long agreement. This is a high-value deal, one reported to be worth $5billion (£4bn) by Deadline, a U.S. entertainment news outlet — but it came together rather easily.

WWE used to be a guilty pleasure, but the rest of the world is embracing it,' the reigning Women's World Champion says.

Nick Khan’s prediction becomes a reality on Monday night. The World Wrestling Entertainment executive said during earning calls in the past that he saw a day when Netflix would continue to evolve and enter into live programming,