WWE viewership on Netflix hits 149 million in first half of 2026

Netflix’s semi‑annual “What We Watched” report shows WWE programming attracted nearly **149 million global views** and more than **327 million viewing hours** between January and June 2026. The data cover 252 WWE entries, including Raw, SmackDown, NXT (outside the United States) and premium live events (PLEs). Raw episodes on January 5 and April 20 each recorded **3.7 million views**, and Raw dominated the rankings, occupying 16 of the top 25 WWE titles.

Among the premium live events, the **Royal Rumble** in Saudi Arabia drew **3.1 million international views**, surpassing both nights of **WrestleMania 42** (Saturday 2.7 million, Sunday 3.0 million). Other PLEs recorded: Elimination Chamber 1.9 million, Clash in Italy 1.6 million, Backlash 1.4 million and Night of Champions 1.0 million. U.S. viewers are excluded because the events aired on ESPN domestically. Netflix’s overall most‑watched title for the period was the limited series *His & Hers* with 104 million views.