WWE Raw Ratings Report for July 14, 2025: Viewership & Fan Reactions
WWE Raw continues to climb the mountain—slow and steady. The July 14 episode delivered strong results in the week following its Netflix broadcast, drawing 2.7 million viewers across seven days. That’s a modest yet meaningful increase from July 7’s 2.6 million, continuing Raw’s upward swing since its streaming-era shift.
🔥 Key Highlights From the July 14 Episode:
- Roman Reigns returned to WWE programming for the first time in weeks, sending shockwaves across the roster.
- A Gauntlet Match was held to determine GUNTHER's SummerSlam challenger, with hard-hitting stakes on full display.
- Fallout from the women’s locker room drama post-Evolution set the tone for major SummerSlam moves.
- Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY vs. Naomi was officially announced for the WWE Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam.
📈 Netflix Numbers & Global Impact:
According to Wrestlenomics, WWE Raw:
- Ranked #5 internationally in Netflix’s English-language TV category during the week of July 14.
- Also held the #5 spot in the U.S. overall—a sign that WWE’s mainstream visibility remains potent.
- While still slightly lower compared to other Netflix-era peaks, the July 14 episode resonated strongly with fans.
🗳️ Fan Reception:
On Cagematch.net, the July 14 Raw scored:
- 7.66/10 rating (as of July 22)
🔼 Up 21% from July 7’s episode rating of 6.33
🔼 Up 10% from the trailing 4-week average of 7.0
The standout of the night?
Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley in a Two-Out-of-Three Falls Match for a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
- Averaged 8.35/10 from over 230 votes
- Praised for its storytelling, pacing, and intensity heading into SummerSlam.
🎥 Digital Momentum:
- Roman Reigns and “The OTC”’s return was Raw’s most-viewed post-show segment, drawing a staggering 4.7 million YouTube views in one week.
- The triple threat announcement (Ripley vs. SKY vs. Naomi) followed with 1.1 million views, underscoring the rising power of WWE’s women’s division.
📺 Raw Is… Resurging
With steady weekly viewership and internationally chart-topping engagement, WWE’s flagship is carving out its place in streaming dominance. While numbers aren't at their all-time highs, the trajectory is undeniable—and SummerSlam is shaping up to be a streaming-era milestone.
MainEvent.News | Backstage Take:
Netflix-era Raw is finding its rhythm—and while it’s not breaking records, it’s building serious narrative momentum. Between Roman’s return and the women's division surging post-Evolution, July 14 proved the red brand still runs deep in storytelling firepower.
