WWE Raw January 6 Premiere on Netflix – Recap
WWE Raw premiered on Netflix on Monday, January 6th, running from 8:00 to 11:20 pm. Unfortunately, TV ratings data for the event is not yet available. Despite reaching out to Netflix, no viewership data has been announced as of 4:30 pm ET. It’s unlikely that we will receive any viewership numbers for the Raw premiere.
During the post-show press conference, Paul Levesque did not disclose any viewership numbers but mentioned that Netflix executives seemed pleased with the event. In terms of live events, the WWE held a show in Inglewood, CA at the Intuit Dome on January 6, where an estimated 17,003 tickets were distributed, setting a new company gate record. This surpassed previous records from events like WWE Monday in the Bank in London in 2023.
When comparing market-to-market statistics for Inglewood, CA, we see a growth in attendance:
– AEW Dynamite on June 1, 2022: 13,955 (+22% compared to 17,003 in 2025)
– AEW Dynamite on January 11, 2023: 9,636 (+76%)
– WWE Wrestlemania Night 1 on April 1, 2023: 67,303 (-75%)
– WWE Wrestlemania Night 2 on April 2, 2023: 67,553 (-75%)
– AEW Collision on November 17, 2023: 4,365 (+290%)
– AEW Full Gear on November 18, 2023: 12,904 (+32%)
– WWE Live Holiday Tour on December 30, 2023: 13,847 (+23%)
– AEW Dynamite on May 29, 2024: 5,553 (+206%)
The event was also well-received in the digital sphere, with the most-viewed YouTube videos on WWE’s official channel including highlights of matches featuring top stars such as The Undertaker, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, and more.
In terms of reception, the event garnered a 5.22 rating on Cagematch.net with 152 votes, showing a slight decrease compared to previous episodes. Match ratings were also provided, ranging from 7.28 for Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk to 4.00 for Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso.
Overall, the WWE Raw premiere on Netflix and the live event in Inglewood, CA were successful in terms of attendance and viewer engagement, setting the stage for future events in 2025.
