Netflix and WWE’s Monday Night RAW premiered to phenomenal success, achieving 4.9 million global Live+1 views. In the U.S., viewership soared to 2.6 million households, a 116% increase from the 2024 average, marking RAW’s highest-rated broadcast in over five years.

The event, held at the sold-out Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, became WWE’s highest-grossing arena show and set merchandise sales records. Star-studded matches and appearances featured Rhea Ripley reclaiming the Women’s World Championship, Roman Reigns defeating Solo Sikoa, and guest appearances by The Rock, The Undertaker, and Logan Paul.

On social media, #WWERaw trended globally, generating 223 million views, while other hashtags like #RAWonNetflix trended in key markets.

The RAW debut follows WWE and Netflix’s landmark deal, making Netflix the exclusive home for WWE content in major markets starting in 2025, reshaping sports-entertainment and streaming partnerships.

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