Every Netflix User in the UK Faces £1,000 Fine Starting Saturday
UK Netflix users could face hefty fines for watching live content without a TV licence
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London: So, here’s the scoop. Starting early Saturday, every Netflix user in the UK could be hit with a £1,000 fine if they watch live content without a TV licence. Crazy, right? Netflix just snagged the rights to WWE, and their big show, Monday Night RAW, is now streaming.
They’ve got other shows too, like Friday Night SmackDown and NXT, plus all those big events like WrestleMania and Survivor Series. But here’s the kicker: if you’re watching live, you need a TV licence. It doesn’t matter if it’s Netflix or any other platform.
Daniel McAfee from Lawhive explained it all. He said you don’t need a licence for regular Netflix shows, but live broadcasts? That’s a different story. If you get caught without a licence, you could be looking at a fine of up to £1,000. Ouch!
The second episode of WWE Raw on Netflix kicked off at 1am GMT, and it was a wild ride until 4am. If you’re a subscriber, you can watch it live or catch up later. This week’s matches were pretty exciting, featuring Chad Gable and Penta, who made his WWE debut.
There was also a Street Fight with Damian Priest and Finn Balor, plus Sheamus took on Ludwig Kaiser. And let’s not forget the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Final, where Lyra Valkyria became the first champion. What a night!