The March 2 episode of WWE Raw, which followed the Elimination Chamber event, attracted around three million views worldwide and accumulated 5.4 million hours of global watch time, according to Netflix’s weekly Tudum data. This performance secured Raw a tie for fifth place in global viewership among all shows over the previous week, highlighting its sustained appeal on the streaming platform.
In the United States, Raw ranked third overall and appeared in the top ten in 23 different countries. This marks the show’s fifth consecutive week in Netflix’s global top ten, bouncing back after a less consistent period during December and January.
Notable Moments and Viewership Trends from the Episode
Compared to the prior week, the number of views increased by 200,000, though total hours viewed saw a slight decrease of 200,000. This episode featured a key confrontation between WrestleMania 42 headliners CM Punk and Roman Reigns, building anticipation for the upcoming event. Additionally, Penta challenged Dominik Mysterio and captured the Intercontinental title, providing compelling moments for fans.
The program’s runtime was approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes, delivering a full showcase of wrestling storylines and matches.
Contextualizing WWE Raw’s Performance Among Netflix Hits
While WWE Raw continues to perform strongly, the top Netflix title last week was the fourth season of Bridgerton, which drew 13.1 million global views and 116.4 million hours watched over its six-week tenure in the top ten. The premiere of The Dinosaurs first season took second place with 10.4 million views and 32.3 million hours watched.
Tracking WWE Raw’s Recent Netflix Viewership
Over the last ten weeks, WWE Raw has shown consistency in its global streaming performance, underscoring its growing popularity across multiple countries. Its continued ranking within Netflix’s global top ten illustrates the growing audience for sports entertainment on streaming platforms.
About the Reporting and Coverage
Josh, a longtime contributor to Wrestling Observer and F4WOnline.com since 2011, provided insights into the show’s performance. With experience hosting the Punch-Out podcast and writing for Fight Magazine and Bleacher Report, Josh brings a comprehensive perspective on WWE’s streaming metrics and trends. He is a University of Maine alumnus who has worked in professional sports and once served as an indie ring announcer.
