The streamer's debut for the pro wrestling show pulls in more than double its 2024 average in household viewing.

WWE Raw on Netflix secured 4.6 million global views in first episode, setting multiple records for the league.

The first episode of WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” to stream live on Netflix pulled in 4.9 million views globally. That is according to Live+1 data provided by Netflix, with a view defined as total hours viewed for the program divided by its runtime.

WWE’s Raw will make its long-awaited Netflix debut signaling a new era for the No. 1 professional wrestling organization in the world. Here are the details.

Regardless of how many people were watching, the event was quite the spectacle with Rhea Ripley reclaiming the Women’s World Championship with a win over Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns toppling Solo Sikoa in a tribal combat match. CM Punk got the best of Seth “Freakin” Rollins in a grudge match, and Jey Uso took a win over Drew McIntyre.

WWE Raw’s Netflix debut did not disappoint as a live event spectacular, but its decision to book a one-off standalone show meant a missed opportunity to hook casual fans.

In a stunning twist, Raw will also see the return of The Undertaker. PWInsider Elite reports that the legendary figure has been spotted in Los Angeles, just ahead of the show in nearby Inglewood. The Undertaker is reportedly slated to make a special return, with plans for his iconic "American Badass" entrance on a motorcycle.

T he world of professional wrestling achieved a significant milestone on Monday when WWE Raw officially moved to Netflix. After three decades on the air, this marks the first time

From the celebrities in the audience to music star Travis Scott accompanying WWE Superstar Jey Uso to the ring, Monday’s production felt more like a premium live event (PLE). It felt designed to appeal to a wider audience than typical pro wrestling fans — and the new distribution channel on Netflix was clearly intended to take advantage of the platform’s worldwide reach.