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WWE viewership and engagement on Netflix

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In the first half of 2026, Netflix reported viewership metrics for WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs) outside the United States. The Royal Rumble led with 3.1 million views, while WrestleMania Night 1 and Night 2 recorded 2.7 million and 3.0 million views, respectively. Expansion into markets such as France, Germany, and Italy increased the number of homes with access to WWE programming by approximately 17%. By August 2026, engagement remained high. The August 3 episode of WWE Raw reached 2.6 million viewers worldwide, totaling 5.4 million hours watched, surpassing the previous week’s audience of 2.4 million. The August 10 episode also drew 2.6 million global viewers, though total watch time decreased to 4.5 million hours due to a shorter runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. During this period, WWE Raw appeared in the top 10 most-watched shows in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India. The August 10 broadcast featured a match between Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa and the start of a tournament to find a challenger for World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, leading toward an upcoming event in Mexico City. Additionally, the Netflix docuseries ‘WWE: Unreal’—which premiered its third season on July 21 focusing on the retirement of John Cena—continued to spark debate. While the general public responded well, some dedicated fans criticized the series for revealing behind-the-scenes industry mechanics. Talent Maxxine Dupri defended the docuseries, describing it as a “humanizing look at the business.” By September 2026, Netflix ~~reported that the WWE partnership had met all expected metrics within~~ executives expressed high satisfaction with the ~~United States.~~ ten-year, $5 billion partnership. Gabe Spitzer, Netflix’s Vice President of Global Live Sports and Entertainment, noted that while the U.S. audience for programs like RAW has been predictably loyal, the company is seeing “unexpected growth potential in international markets.”

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