Internal Reaction to Early RAW on Netflix Debut Numbers

The early word on Netflix’s numbers for Monday Night RAW’s January 6 debut is that they are looking strong, and excitement is building in both WWE and Netflix circles.

While the streamer is still finalizing the viewership figures, sources are already buzzing about the success of the historic broadcast, which has landed in Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S.

According to sources via PWInsider, both WWE and Netflix are optimistic about the performance of the show, with plenty of chatter behind the scenes about just how impressive the numbers might be. The official release of the viewership data will reveal just how big of a hit the RAW debut was.

Entertainment industry insiders who attended the live taping at the Intuit Dome were equally impressed, not just by the production but by the energy of the Los Angeles crowd. Known for being a late-arriving and early-leaving audience, the L.A. fans broke that stereotype, staying engaged from start to finish. Attendees described the atmosphere as electric, with fans deeply invested in every moment of the action.

The sold-out crowd of over 17,000 fans added to the show’s success, which The Rock declared during his opening promo as WWE’s highest-grossing arena event ever. With Netflix entering the wrestling game and WWE adapting to the streaming era, the internal excitement is a sign of promising things to come for this partnership.

What are your thoughts on WWE RAW’s early success on Netflix? Are you excited to see the official numbers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!