From the celebrities in the audience to music star Travis Scott accompanying WWE Superstar Jey Uso to the ring, Monday’s production felt more like a premium live event (PLE). It felt designed to appeal to a wider audience than typical pro wrestling fans — and the new distribution channel on Netflix was clearly intended to take advantage of the platform’s worldwide reach.

Netflix debuted WWE's "Monday Night Raw" on Jan. 6. This marks WWE's shift from cable to streaming in the state-of- the-modern Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This action comes from WWE's 10-year,

Netflix is breaking new ground with its first live streaming of WWE’s iconic weekly show, Raw. Starting Monday, fans will witness body slams, epic rivalries, and over-the-top characters directly from the streaming giant.

The agreement, reached last January, is worth in excess of $5 billion with an option for Netflix to extend for an additional 10 years or opt out after five.