WWE Raw Alert: Special Start Time and Double Taping Tonight in Grand Rapids

One Big Thing

WWE is conducting a special double taping tonight in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an earlier-than-usual 7 PM local start time for live attendees, while maintaining the regular 8 PM ET broadcast on USA Network.

Why It Matters

This double taping will capture both tonight’s episode and next Monday’s November 18 show, making it a crucial night for storyline development heading into the holiday season.

Key Details

• Live audience needs to be seated by 7 PM local time
• USA Network broadcast remains at regular 8/7c timeslot
• Event will tape two full episodes of Raw

Tonight’s Featured Matches and Segments

Championship Match

• Women’s Tag Team Championship defense: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

Scheduled Appearances

• Bronson Reed addresses his attack on last week’s number one contender’s match participants
• GUNTHER to confront his future challenger, Damian Priest, regarding the World Heavyweight Championship

Behind the Numbers

This marks one of WWE’s strategic double tapings, which typically occur 3-4 times per year to accommodate holiday scheduling and venue availability.

What’s Next

The outcomes tonight will shape both this week’s and next week’s storylines, potentially affecting the direction heading into the final premium live events of 2023.

What do you think about WWE doing double tapings – do they affect your enjoyment of the show? Share your thoughts in the comments below!