Here's a shocking truth: WWE Raw's Netflix viewership has hit a new low, and it's got everyone talking. But why is this happening? Let's dive into the numbers and uncover the story behind the decline. Sean Rueter, a seasoned wrestling enthusiast and blogger for SBNation & Cageside Seats, has been keeping a close eye on the show's performance since its Netflix debut. The data, sourced from Netflix's Tudum website, reveals a troubling trend.
And this is where it gets interesting... Tudum ranks Netflix's Top 10 shows based on weekly views, calculated by dividing the total time spent watching a program by its duration. While we have access to global rankings, the actual viewership numbers are only available for this category. The latest episode, streamed live from Anaheim on October 27, featured a highly anticipated face-off between CM Punk and Jey Uso, followed by a Women's Tag Title match. Despite the star-studded lineup, the episode garnered only 2.3 million views, a significant drop from the previous week's 2.6 million. This places Raw at 8th in the global rankings for the week ending November 2, down two spots from its previous position.
But here's the real question: Is this decline due to increased competition? On the same night, Monday Night Football drew 17.2 million viewers, and the epic 18-inning World Series Game 3 attracted 10.1 million viewers on FOX. Could these sporting events have siphoned viewers away from Raw? It's a possibility worth considering. For context, Netflix's most-viewed show during the same period was the Danish thriller The Asset, with 11.3 million views.
To put Raw's performance in perspective, let's take a step back and examine its viewership trends since its Netflix debut. Here's a detailed breakdown of Raw's global and U.S. rankings, along with viewership numbers, from January 6, 2025, to the latest episode:
- Jan. 6, 2025: 5.9 million views; ranked 4th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Jan. 13: 3.7 million views; ranked 4th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- Jan. 20: 3.0 million views; ranked 7th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- Jan. 27: 2.9 million views; ranked 9th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Feb. 3: 3.1 million views; ranked 7th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- Feb. 10: 2.8 million views; ranked 8th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Feb. 17: 2.8 million views; ranked 10th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Feb. 24: 2.6 million views; ranked 8th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- March 3: 3.1 million views; ranked 7th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- March 10: 3 million views; ranked 6th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- March 17: 3.1 million views; ranked 4th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- March 24: 3 million views; ranked 4th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- March 31: 2.9 million views; ranked 8th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- April 7: 2.8 million views; ranked 10th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- April 14: 2.9 million views; ranked 9th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- April 21: 3.6 million views; ranked 5th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- April 28: 3 million views; ranked 4th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- May 5: 2.8 million views; ranked 4th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- May 12: 2.7 million views; ranked 8th globally, 7th in the U.S.
- May 19: 2.7 million views; ranked 9th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- May 26: 2.6 million views; ranked 6th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- June 2: 2.7 million views; ranked 8th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- June 9: 2.9 million views; ranked 7th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- June 16: 2.7 million views; ranked 9th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- June 23: 2.6 million views; ranked 4th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- June 30: 2.5 million views; ranked 5th globally, 3rd in the U.S.
- July 7: 2.6 million views; ranked 6th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- July 14: 2.7 million views; ranked 5th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- July 21: 2.7 million views; ranked 5th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- July 28: 2.7 million views; ranked 8th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Aug. 4: 3 million views; ranked 5th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- Aug. 11: 2.8 million views; ranked 6th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- Aug. 18: 2.8 million views; ranked 7th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Aug. 25: 2.6 million views; ranked 6th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Sept. 1: 2.4 million views; ranked 8th globally, 5th in the U.S.
- Sept. 8: 2.6 million views; ranked 8th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- Sept. 15: 2.6 million views; ranked 7th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- Sept. 22: 2.3 million views; ranked 8th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- Sept. 29: 2.3 million views; ranked 8th globally, 7th in the U.S.
- Oct. 6: 2.4 million views; ranked 9th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- Oct. 13: 2.4 million views; ranked 8th globally, 6th in the U.S.
- Oct. 20: 2.6 million views; ranked 6th globally, 4th in the U.S.
- Oct. 27: 2.3 million views; ranked 8th globally, 4th in the U.S.
Now, the big question remains: Can WWE Raw bounce back, or is this the beginning of a downward spiral? What do you think? Is the decline in viewership a temporary setback, or a sign of deeper issues? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's spark a discussion!
