WWE RAW viewership trends have come under scrutiny after Netflix reported that the December 22 episode did not reach the top 10 in weekly ratings for either the global or United States charts. Detailed viewership figures for this broadcast are unavailable, as the episode also failed to place in the top 10 for any other individual country.
Context and Comparison to Previous Weeks
Although concrete numbers for the December 22 show are missing, this absence does not necessarily signal a decline in the show’s audience. This pattern has emerged in four of the past five weeks, mirroring trends from the previous week as well. The last officially released viewership total is from the December 8 episode, which brought in 2.5 million viewers—a figure consistent with WWE RAW’s overall performance throughout the fall season. Reports indicate that the December 22 program drew fewer than 3.2 million viewers, though the exact count remains unconfirmed.
Ongoing Streaming Competition
The WWE RAW episode faced strong competition on the Netflix platform, as Stranger Things season five maintained its lead atop the global top 10. This dominance is likely to persist, especially after the latest batch of episodes was released during Christmas week and with the final episode scheduled for New Year’s Eve. WWE RAW’s inability to break into the rankings reflects broader shifts in what viewers are tuning into on the platform.
Average Performance Since Netflix Debut
Since joining Netflix at the start of the year, WWE RAW has averaged 2.83 million new episode views each week. This average provides a frame of reference for recent episodes, even as the December 22 viewership figure remains unavailable.
Highlights from the December 22 Broadcast
The December 22 episode featured a high-profile tag team contest, with The Vision, also known as The Tribal Thief, and Big Bronson Reed teaming up alongside Austin Theory. Their opponents included the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, The Best In The World CM Punk, and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. This match-up brought several notable wrestling personalities into the spotlight, adding to the event’s significance for regular viewers.
“TV RATINGS AND MORE: WWE Raw on Netflix, Mon Dec 22 #WWERAW https://t.co/bflTEJoeNT” — Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics)
Looking Ahead for WWE RAW
The fact that the December 22 viewership data is missing illustrates the challenges WWE RAW faces as streaming competition intensifies, especially during major holiday periods like Christmas and New Year. As the show continues to attract millions—but not enough to break top charts—its performance will be watched closely by analysts and fans alike, including sources such as Wrestlenomics, to assess how it adapts to these evolving trends in viewer engagement.
TV RATINGS AND MORE: WWE Raw on Netflix, Mon Dec 22 #WWERAW https://t.co/bflTEJoeNT
— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) December 31, 2025
