WWE’s Monday Night Raw Experiences Technical Issues on Netflix

A Brief Interruption in the Action

Netflix and WWE have had a relatively smooth ride since the flagship weekly show, Monday Night Raw, made its debut on the streaming platform in early January. However, on February 3rd, the streak was broken. Viewers reported experiencing intermittent black screens and audio drops throughout the episode, causing frustration for fans eager to see the fallout from Saturday’s Royal Rumble event.

A New Era for WWE on Netflix

WWE Raw has made a significant transition from linear cable TV to Netflix, with the streaming giant committing $5 billion over 10 years to secure the show. Outside the US, Netflix now hosts an even broader WWE content portfolio, including SmackDown, NXT, and premium live events. With such a massive investment, fans are understandably eager for seamless streaming experiences.

Main Event Disrupted

The technical issues were most noticeable during the main event, featuring CM Punk against Sami Zayn. The Netflix logo remained visible during the blackouts, leading some to speculate that the problems originated from WWE’s live production feed in Cleveland. The issues persisted in immediate replays of the episode.

Investigating the Cause

The Verge has reached out to WWE for comment on the cause of the brief interruptions. Meanwhile, Netflix recently raised its monthly subscription prices, with the ad-supported tier now at $7.99, the standard ad-free plan at $17.99, and the premium tier at $24.99.