Netflix’s weekly viewership numbers are in, and WWE Raw’s June 23 episode scored **2.6 million global views** within its first week—slightly down from 2.7 million the week before.
📉 Minor Drop, Major Context
While down by ~100,000 views, Raw still landed **#4 globally** among English-language Netflix shows, and **#3 in the U.S.**, showing strong platform performance despite the dip.
🕒 Hours Watched Surge
Viewers clocked in **5.2 million hours watched**, up from 5.0 million the previous week—suggesting deeper engagement, even as the audience count dipped.
🎯 What Drove Viewership?
- It served as a **go-home episode for Night of Champions** in Riyadh, building hype.
- Featured big segments—**Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso**, **Jade Cargill defeat Roxanne Perez**, and a **Becky Lynch vs. Bayley** matchup tainted by chaos.
- The show ranked in the **Top 10 across six countries**, demonstrating global interest.
🔁 Week-to-Week Ranking Trends
- June 16: 2.7 M global views, ~5.0 M hours
- June 23: 2.6 M views, 5.2 M hours
📌 Why This Matters for WWE
This small decline in raw viewership reflects **steady Netflix streaming attendance**, while the rise in watch hours suggests fans are spending more time with each episode. As Raw continues to push major events, **retaining attention matters as much as attracting new viewers**.
🔭 What to Watch Next
Next week’s early Netflix drop due to the Pittsburgh double taping might shake things up—but momentum into Night of Champions and upcoming Money in the Bank buzz could boost both views and engagement.
Use this insight to watch WWE’s **streaming performance**, viewer engagement trends, and response to big event programming.
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