WWE fans shouldn’t worry about streaming issues, according to Netflix COO Bela Bajaria, despite the challenges experienced during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. The highly anticipated boxing match last month drew over 65 million viewers worldwide, leading to buffering issues as Netflix’s servers struggled to meet the overwhelming demand.
These concerns have raised questions about WWE’s upcoming move to Netflix, which begins with Monday Night Raw’s debut episode on January 6, 2025. Speaking to Deadline, Bajaria explained how lessons learned from the Tyson vs. Paul fight will be applied to ensure a smoother experience for Raw.
“We’ve all obviously done a lot of stuff to learn and get ready for the NFL and Beyoncé at halftime, and so we’re totally ready and excited for WWE.”
Bajaria praised Netflix’s “amazing” engineering team, who “moved super quickly” during the Tyson vs. Paul event to maintain service. WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque shares her confidence, joking that he wouldn’t mind if 65 million fans tuned into Monday Night Raw every week.
The transition to Netflix marks a historic change for Raw, with many details, such as the show’s length, yet to be revealed. However, fans can expect a stacked lineup for the debut episode, featuring top stars like Roman Reigns and John Cena.
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