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,

Cena is among the wrestlers set to appear on Netflix’s debut of WWE Raw along with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Bianca Belair. WWE Monday Night Raw will begin streaming live on Netflix at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on Monday from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

With the move of Monday Night Raw to Netflix, WWE executives believed it would be able to expand its viewership globally. One show in and the results indicate a big day for the show's debut on the streaming service.

WWE Raw on Netflix secured 4.9 million global views in first episode, setting multiple records for the league.

John Cena kicked off his farewell tour at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Cena came to the ring on Monday and addressed the crowd. He discussed WWE RAW moving to Netflix and said that the audience had gotten a lot bigger.

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 Raw arrived on Netflix with some stunning action and major returns. The Rock and John Cena came back to hint at some major WrestleMania 41 matches. And in the main event, CM Punk and Seth

WWE proved a winner in its Netflix debut on Monday. The first episode of "WWE Raw" to run on the streaming giant attracted an average of 2.6 million U.S. viewers, according to Netflix. The show averaged 1.

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.