The January 19 episode of WWE Raw surged back into Netflix’s global top ten, marking a notable shift as Stranger Things’ stronghold weakens after nearly seven months. This episode, held in Belfast, Ireland, featured CM Punk defending the WWE World Heavyweight title against Finn Balor and attracted 2.5 million global views, accumulating 4.6 million hours watched worldwide.
Viewership Numbers and Regional Performance
Airing at 3 pm Eastern in the United States, the show secured the ninth position on Netflix’s weekly Tudum report. Although down slightly by 700,000 views compared to the January 5 episode, the viewership matched that of December 8, 2025’s airing. The episode’s total viewing time dropped from January 5 but increased relative to the December 8 benchmark.
This episode ranked in the top ten in six countries and had a duration of 1 hour and 46 minutes. Over the past ten weeks, WWE Raw has averaged 2.62 million viewers per episode with a total of 5.01 million hours streamed globally.
Stranger Things and Other Netflix Titles on the Chart
The earlier seasons of Stranger Things, which had dominated the top ten for 29 weeks, have now faded from the rankings. The fourth season is also expected to exit shortly. Meanwhile, the limited series His & Hers remains the leading show with 17.2 million views and 75 million hours watched. WWE’s related series, WWE: Unreal, did not secure a spot in either the global or U.S top ten for its second season.
Significance of WWE Raw’s Streaming Success
This return to the Netflix global top ten is WWE Raw’s first since January 5 and only the third since November 17. The strong performance highlights the show’s sustained international appeal, particularly marked by major title matches such as CM Punk versus Finn Balor. As streaming platforms continue to gauge viewer interest, WWE Raw’s consistent presence may influence future content strategies and production locations.
