WWE Raw's debut episode on Netflix generated nearly 5 million global views on the popular streaming platform this week. In a statement released

The debut episode of RAW on Netflix racked up huge numbers Monday night. WWE and Netflix announced Thursday morning that Raw captured a global audience of 4.9 million people. In the United States specifically,

The Rock and Cody Rhodes appear to have moved past their WWE feud at RAW's Netflix debut. While the first episode of WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix was a hit, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Cody Rhodes ‘ interactions were odd.

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.

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Both The Rock and McIntyre were present for RAW's debut on Netflix. The former opened the show, delivering a heartfelt promo. During it, he even gave a shoutout to his former rival, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

Airing from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the Raw on Netflix premiere promised the biggest show WWE could possibly deliver on January 6, including

The first episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix drew 4.9 million live views globally, Netflix announced on Thursday. It averaged 2.6 million households in the U.S., Netflix added

Raw. Is. Netflix. After a year of buildup, WWE's flagship weekly series "Monday Night Raw" streamed live on Netflix for the first time globally on Jan. 6, kicking off with a "WrestleMania"-level spectacle.

From the celebrities in the audience to music star Travis Scott accompanying WWE Superstar Jey Uso to the ring, Monday’s production felt more like a premium live event (PLE). It felt designed to appeal to a wider audience than typical pro wrestling fans — and the new distribution channel on Netflix was clearly intended to take advantage of the platform’s worldwide reach.