Record-Breaking Premiere

The results are in, and Netflix's inaugural airing of "Monday Night Raw" has made quite an entrance into the wrestling world, drawing a staggering 2.6 million households live plus same-day in the U.S. This remarkable performance surpasses the average viewership of 1.2 million households per episode on USA Network, marking a significant leap for WWE's flagship show.

However, fans and analysts alike should proceed with caution when interpreting these numbers. While Netflix’s figures come from VideoAmp, which are known to be somewhat inflated in comparison to Nielsen ratings used by traditional networks, the spike in audience is evident. Despite discrepancies in measurement methods, it's clear that the show managed to attract a larger crowd on its new streaming platform compared to its last five years on USA Network.

Global Audience