WWE Raw draws 2.5 million viewers as CM Punk returns and SummerSlam storylines heat up

Netflix reported that the July 6 episode of WWE Raw attracted 2.5 million global viewers and generated five million hours of watch time, up from 2.3 million the prior week. The show climbed to the sixth spot among English‑language titles worldwide and fourth in the United States.

The episode featured a surprise return by CM Punk, who defeated Sami Zayn in Chicago to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship. The main‑event title change and other highlights – The Vision regaining the World Tag Team titles with Maxxine Dupri’s help, Sol Ruca defending the Women’s Intercontinental title, and various mid‑card matches – contributed to the viewership rise.

In the following week’s Raw (July 13), the program set the stage for SummerSlam. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins clashed during a contract‑signing segment, escalating their rivalry ahead of a World Heavyweight title match. Brock Lesnar returned with Paul Heyman, and a storyline involving a restraining order on Oba Femi was aired. Additional plotlines included the Bloodline feud, a gauntlet for the Intercontinental title number‑one contender, and women’s division action featuring Iyo Sky and Roxanne Perez. These developments continue to drive audience interest as SummerSlam approaches.