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2026 Intelligence Hub: WWE TV Ratings & Analytics

Welcome to the definitive hub for tracking WWE TV Ratings in the streaming era. Our dashboard provides real-time data on viewership spikes, demographic trends, and the global reach of RAW and SmackDown.

Whether you are analyzing the “Netflix Effect” on Monday nights or the impact of the methodology shifts on Friday nights, this page serves as your primary source for WWE TV Ratings intelligence.

WWE TV Ratings Analytics 2026 Dashboard
WWE RAW [Netflix]
7-DAY GLOBAL VIEWS
DateWeekly Global ViewsUS RankingGlobal Ranking
Feb 2, 20263,100,000#5#6
Jan 26, 2026X,XXX,XXX Off Global Top 10#6N/A
WWE SmackDown [USA]
NIELSEN METHODOLOGY SURGE
DateP18-49 DemoTotal ViewersVs. Trailing 4-Wk
Feb 6, 20260.35 ↑ 21%1,459,000 ↑ 16%+40% Viewers
Jan 30, 20260.29 ↑ 32%1,260,000 ↑ 34%+24% Viewers
Jan 23, 20260.22 ↑ 5%943,000 ↓ 3%Pre-Methodology Update

2026 Market Analysis: WWE TV Ratings Trends

The first quarter of 2026 has been defined by a significant divergence in WWE TV Ratings measurement. The shift to “Big Data + Panel” methodology initially depressed recorded numbers in late 2025. However, a subsequent methodology adjustment on January 26, 2026, has reversed this trend, resulting in a dramatic increase in recorded viewership for cable programs like SmackDown, which spiked over 30% in a single week and recently hit a peak of 1.459 million viewers.

On the streaming side, RAW’s performance on Netflix continues to stabilize. After the initial anniversary excitement, the show is finding its base around 3.1 million weekly global views. RAW consistently ranks in the top 5 most-watched English language TV shows in the United States, proving its value as a premier live content asset even in weeks where global chart competition is high.

As we move deeper into the Road to WrestleMania, these adjusted metrics serve as the new baseline for evaluating WWE’s dominance. The combination of high-demand live streaming on Netflix and a resurgent linear audience on the USA Network positions the brand for sustained industrial growth through the current fiscal cycle.

Big Data + Panel
The current Nielsen measurement standard that combines traditional home panels with large-scale device data to capture a broader view of modern audiences.
Nielsen Methodology Shift (Jan 26)
A 2026 update to cable measurement that resulted in higher recorded viewership totals across nearly all sports and wrestling programs on cable networks.
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