For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert believes this — and future WWE events — will be a reflection of a cultural shift we're witnessing in North America.

WWE’s star-studded debut on Netflix was filled with celebrities and famous faces from the history of professional wrestling. Most got huge ovations when they made appearances or were shown on the jumbotron,