WWEs Royal Rumble 2025 isnt just breaking records in the ringits dominating Netflix, too. The streaming giant announced that for the week of January 27, the event ranked as the tenth most-watched program worldwide, marking a huge milestone for WWEs new international distribution deal.
According to Netflix, the Royal Rumble racked up 2,100,000 views and a staggering 9,600,000 hours watched across global markets. This marks the first time a WWE event has landed in the streamers Top 10 rankings, proving that pro wrestlings reach continues to expand beyond traditional networks.
The Royal Rumble had already cemented itself as WWEs biggest non-WrestleMania event in history, packing 70,342 fans into Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and smashing records in viewership, merchandise sales, and sponsorship revenue. Viewership on Peacock jumped 14% from last years record-setting numbers, and the international boost from Netflix sent those figures even higher.
Beyond streaming, the events impact was undeniable. Social media erupted after Bron Breakkers brutal spear on IShowSpeed, making it the most-watched Royal Rumble clip of all time with over 300 million views in just 24 hours.
Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair walked away as the winners of their respective Royal Rumble matches, securing their WrestleMania 41 world title shots. But with WWE setting a new bar for success, all eyes are now on WrestleMania 41 to see if it can break even more records.
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