
WWE Royal Rumble on Netflix Ranks in Top 10 in 27 Countries – Netflix has officially released the global viewership numbers for 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, providing insight into the success of the premium live event’s first-ever airing on the streaming platform. While the event was still available on Peacock for U.S. viewers, the Royal Rumble marked the first WWE premium live event to stream live internationally on Netflix, following the launch of WWE’s partnership with the service in January 2025.
According to Netflix’s rankings, WWE Royal Rumble achieved impressive viewership, ranking tenth among the top 10 shows on the platform. The event garnered 2.1 million views globally and accumulated 9.6 million hours viewed. Additionally, Royal Rumble performed strongly on a regional level, becoming the #1 show in two countries. It also made its mark by placing in the top 10 in 27 countries, underscoring the global reach and widespread appeal of WWE’s annual event outside the U.S.
This release highlights the growing influence of WWE’s partnership with Netflix, further solidifying the company’s commitment to expanding its reach on a worldwide scale. The performance of Royal Rumble could serve as a strong indicator of the kind of audience WWE can attract on the streaming service for future events.