WWE Raw’s Netflix debut did not disappoint as a live event spectacular, but its decision to book a one-off standalone show meant a missed opportunity to hook casual fans.

WWE debuted a new ring mat at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Days after WWE unveiled a new blue ring mat for WWE SmackDown, the company debuted a black ring mat at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Several sponsor logos were featured on the canvas.

Nikki Garcia revived her ring name, Nikki Bella, as she made her return to WWE Raw Jan. 6, explaining that she wanted her comeback appearance to be “effortlessly me.”

Settling into my couch as Netflix's first-ever broadcast of WWE Raw began streaming, I couldn't help but marvel at the sight of Los Angeles' Intuit Dome — 18,000 fans packed to the rafters, phones raised to capture history in the making. Even through my TV screen, the electricity was undeniable.

The Rock kicked off WWE RAW’s new era on Netflix with an exciting appearance at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, sending fans into a frenzy as the Final Boss entered the arena. The Rock entered into the ring and addressed the fans and fans worldwide.

WWE Raw showed some muscle in its Netflix debut on Monday night. The WWE franchise’s first Netflix outing generated 4.9 million “Live+1” (watched within 24 hours) views globally, WWE reports. (Netflix defines “views” as total view hours for the program divided by the runtime.

The show, which took place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, is also claimed to have set a company record as the highest-grossing WWE arena event of all time. Additionally, the event

WWE's flagship programme Raw has moved to Netflix meaning that, for the first time since its launch in 1993, the weekly show is available for streaming around the globe. Fans who live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia,

World Wrestling Entertainment's Monday Night RAW debuted on Netflix to a stellar reception, drawing a substantial global audience of 4.9 million and capturing 2.6 million homes in the US, as reported by VideoAmp.