Episode still ranks strong domestically despite missing global chart
Summary
– January 12 Raw did not crack Netflix’s global top ten
– The show finished sixth in the United States rankings
– Viewership trailed the stronger January 5 episode
WWE Raw saw a shift in momentum during its January 12, 2026, episode, as the show failed to maintain its recent surge on Netflix’s global charts.
After rebounding in early January and returning to Netflix’s worldwide top ten with the January 5 episode, Raw once again dropped out of the global rankings the following week. Wrestlenomics reports that the January 12 broadcast did not rank in Netflix’s top 10 worldwide, so specific global viewership totals were not released.
Additional context came from Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline, who noted that the tenth-ranked show globally drew approximately 2.5 million views over seven days. That figure indicates Raw finished below that threshold for the week. Despite the global dip, Raw continued to perform well domestically, placing sixth in the United States top ten for the second consecutive week.
The January 5 episode benefited from a more stacked lineup, highlighted by CM Punk successfully defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. That stronger card helped Raw post some of its best viewership numbers in recent months.
While the January 12 show lacked the same marquee title defense, it still delivered several notable moments. Je’Von Evans made his main roster in-ring debut, picking up a singles victory over Bravo Americano. The main event featured GUNTHER facing AJ Styles, with GUNTHER securing the win after feigning a tap out.
The controversial finish immediately set the stage for a rematch at the Royal Rumble, where AJ Styles is now scheduled to put his career on the line against GUNTHER. The angle added stakes to an already high-profile rivalry, even as Raw’s global streaming performance cooled slightly.
