WWE made history by debuting Monday Night Raw on Netflix in January 2025, attracting 2.4 million viewers globally, exceeding cable ratings. Fans praised the enhanced production quality and reduced ad breaks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and Isaiah Joe had a season-high 31 points off the bench Friday night for the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, who routed the New York Knicks 126-101.

During the first “Raw” on Netflix, Roman Reigns defeated his cousin Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match for the sacred ula fala and the title of Tribal Chief. Later, Rhea Ripley defeated Liv Morgan to regain the women’s world championship title, Jey Uso defeated Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk won a brutal main event match against Seth Rollins.

For the first time in the company's history, WWE makes a historic move to Netflix for Monday Night Raw. Find out how to watch the premiere episode.

After almost two consecutive decades on USA Network, WWE's RAW will move to Netflix. It is the latest live-streaming endeavor from the streaming service, which previously housed the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and two NFL games on Christmas Day.

WWE RAW saw an increase in viewership on December 30 for their last episode on USA Network. According to Wrestlenomics, 1.596 million viewers watched the show on Monday night, drawing a 0.53 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic.

LOS ANGELES — 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, much to the consternation of Netflix officials.

The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix had 4.9 million views globally and averaged 2.6 million households in the U.S.

Netflix touts the viewership of WWE RAW. The January 13th episode of WWE RAW was the first edition of the show following the Netflix premiere. Per Netflix’s website, Monday’s episode of RAW is ranked fourth in global shows.