The Truth About Netflix & WWE's Partnership
The Aug. 31 episode failed to make Netflix's global top 10 after the Aug. 24 show drew 2.5 million views, according to the streamer.
- Netflix Vice President of Global Live Sports and Entertainment Gabe Spitzer stated the company remains "thrilled" with the WWE partnership, noting strong performance within the U.S. fan base.
- International markets remain a primary focus for growth, with Netflix pursuing expansion in Italy, Australia, and Mexico through event integration and local engagement.
- Despite this growth, the August 31 edition of WWE Raw failed to crack the Netflix global top ten rankings, contrasting with the August 24 episode that recorded 2.5 million global views.
- The August 31 program was pre-taped on August 28 in Cleveland, Ohio, yet remained available to subscribers at its usual 8 PM EST start time.
- Beyond weekly shows, the partnership includes distribution of SmackDown, NXT, and premium live events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.
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