After a taped episode of RAW drew an estimated 1.7 million Netflix views and missed the global top 10, Dave Meltzer noted that NXT’s 768,000 viewers and 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demo on September 1 outperformed it.
Critics, including wrestling analyst Raj Giri, called this “apples-to-oil numbers.” Giri pointed out that a taped SmackDown beat AEW Dynamite by 93% in the 18-49 demographic, while NXT topped Dynamite by 13% in straight Nielsen figures. The actual linear TV numbers Giri referenced were:
WWE NXT (Heatwave fallout episode on September 1): 768,000 viewers and a 0.17 rating in the 18-49 demo
AEW Dynamite (All In fallout episode on September 2): 796,000 viewers and a 0.15 rating in the 18-49 demo
Meltzer defended his comparison by mentioning the differences between platforms, such as Netflix streaming versus network television. Fans largely dismissed the idea of NXT outdrawing RAW as absurd.
You can read Raj Giri&#8217;s complete post below:
&#8220;Dave has done a great job of using his Meltzer math to distract from the real apples-to-apples numbers from last week.
Last week was the follow-up Dynamite from their biggest show of the year:
* A taped SmackDown beat that show by 93% in 18-49 (the number Dave and TK have spent years stressing how it&#8217;s the only one that matters)
* The developmental NXT show beat Dynamite by 13%. That&#8217;s shameful for Dynamite to lose to NXT on that week, so I&#8217;m sure if AEW wanted Dave to create a narrative to distract from that, it would be the week.
Those are apples-to-apples Nielsen number comparisons for linear TV. So he&#8217;s going hard on apples-to-oil numbers. But those are the facts. And they are undisputed. Why is Dave going so hard for imaginary numbers to try to favor AEW? There is something there.&#8221;

Dave Meltzer Accused Of Creating A Narrative To Favor AEW After NXT Beat Post-All In Dynamite In 18-49 Demo

Corey Graves lost his voice during Triplemanía 34 &#8211; Night 2, but continued calling the show. Graves’ voice kept breaking throughout the broadcast and became extremely hoarse by the main event. Despite the clear strain, he stayed at the desk and finished the entire show.
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Corey Graves lost his voice during Triplemanía 34 &#8211; Night 2 <a href="https://t.co/cG66kveYRo">pic.twitter.com/cG66kveYRo</a>
&mdash; WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) <a href="https://x.com/WrestleFeedApp/status/2099376705500741929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Rough night for Corey Graves <a href="https://t.co/6uQ8ol6QHq">pic.twitter.com/6uQ8ol6QHq</a>
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Corey worked tonight&#8217;s RAW as well, and apologized after the show:
&#8220;This weekend I learned that altitude can affect your vocal cords. I sincerely apologize for not sounding like myself for such a momentous occasion.
But, if I wasn’t dead, I wasn’t missing a moment.
I hope you guys enjoyed the shows as much as I did.
See you Friday &#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd;&#8221;

Corey Graves Issues Apology After RAW

Penta said the following in a backstage interview after losing to Roman Reigns in a World Heavyweight Championship match on RAW:
&#8220;I feel so proud about me because this is not only for me. This is for all my people who come here to this arena in Mexico City. So thank you so much for everyone supporting me tonight. This night was amazing.
I know now why he is one of the best in the world. Thank you Roman, but you know something? I want a rematch.
One day, I become a World Heavyweight Champion. I promise you.&#8221;
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.<a href="https://x.com/PENTAELZEROM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PENTAELZEROM</a> is full of emotion after just coming up short to <a href="https://x.com/WWERomanReigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERomanReigns</a> in Mexico City 🥺 <a href="https://t.co/8nMggo97fg">pic.twitter.com/8nMggo97fg</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2099694661568999802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Penta Comments On Losing To Roman Reigns On RAW

WWE programming will leave Japanese streaming service ABEMA at the end of September, with Netflix set to take over as the new home for the content in October.
ABEMA confirmed that its coverage of RAW, SmackDown, and all WWE Premium Live Events will end on September 30, 2026. The final broadcast will be the September 29 episode of RAW.
Netflix executives had previously stated that WWE content would launch on the platform in Japan later in 2026.
WWE Japan page confirmed the new partnership:
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2026年10月📅 WWE 🤝 Netflix<a href="https://x.com/NetflixJP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NetflixJP</a> にてWWEコンテンツ配信スタート🙌
📢詳細は近日発表予定📢 🚨続報をお見逃しなく🚨 <a href="https://t.co/a96n4kn9qa">pic.twitter.com/a96n4kn9qa</a>
&mdash; WWE Japan (@WWEJapan) <a href="https://x.com/WWEJapan/status/2099669417206612015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Netflix Set To Become New Home For WWE In Japan Starting October

After tonight&#8217;s RAW went off the air, LA Knight attacked World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.
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LA Knight hit Roman Reigns with a BFT after RAW <a href="https://t.co/Tnhs6pcRMr">pic.twitter.com/Tnhs6pcRMr</a>
&mdash; WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) <a href="https://x.com/WrestleFeedApp/status/2099694217094431139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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The OTC agreed to give The Mega Star a World Title match at Money In The Bank on October 10th.
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Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight is official for Money In The Bank <a href="https://t.co/6OjBzEY0u8">pic.twitter.com/6OjBzEY0u8</a>
&mdash; WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) <a href="https://x.com/WrestleFeedApp/status/2099694487991959706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Roman posted the following about facing LA at MITB:
&#8220;I’ll see your bitcha$$ at #MITB.&#8221;

Roman Reigns’ Money In The Bank 2026 Opponent Announced

Tonight&#8217;s WWE RAW took place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, which featured the RAW debut matches of Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan (although Kelani isn&#8217;t a part of the red brand right now). Below are the complete results:
&#8211; Rey Mysterio kicked off tonight&#8217;s RAW in Mexico City and brought out new Women&#8217;s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer to celebrate. Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio interrupted and challenged them to a mixed tag team match. Rey isn&#8217;t medically cleared, so new AAA Mega Champion El Grande Americano came out for the match.
&#8211; Women&#8217;s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and AAA Mega Champion El Grande Americano def. Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio via DQ after Judgment Day attacked the babyfaces
Dirty Dom attacked Rey Mysterio as well.
&#8211; Triple Threat Men&#8217;s Money In The Bank Qualifier: Je&#8217;Von Evans def. Big Cass and World Tag Team Champion Austin Theory
Evans pinned Cass.
&#8211; Jey Uso told Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso that Roman Reigns is in the building and they have to protect The OTC at all costs. Fatu said the play is to stick together.
&#8211; Intercontinental Championship Match: Chad Gable (c) def. Dragon Lee to retain the title
Gable showed respect to Lee after the match.
&#8211; Bayley said she&#8217;s going to show why she&#8217;s the ultimate standard in women&#8217;s wrestling.
&#8211; Triple Threat Women&#8217;s Money In The Bank Qualifier: Lola Vice def. Women&#8217;s Intercontinental Champion Raquel Rodriguez and NXT Women&#8217;s Champion Kelani Jordan
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VICE CITY 🔥<a href="https://x.com/lolavicewwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lolavicewwe</a> <a href="https://t.co/axWbzWD2k2">pic.twitter.com/axWbzWD2k2</a>
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Lola pinned Raquel in her RAW debut match.
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LOLA VICE QUALIFIES 👊
Next Stop: Money in the Bank 💰 <a href="https://t.co/oIqc0TqGX1">pic.twitter.com/oIqc0TqGX1</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2099676293918855275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&#8211; Royce Keys wished good luck to Roman Reigns.
&#8211; Ethan Page congratulated Chad Gable on beating a &#8220;bozo luchador&#8221; in Dragon Lee and defeating a &#8220;washed up&#8221; Rey Mysterio before that. Ethan said he&#8217;s coming for the Intercontinental Championship.
&#8211; Becky Lynch told Stephanie Vaquer that she should be the first in line for a Women&#8217;s World Title match because Stephanie wouldn&#8217;t be champion without her.
&#8211; World Heavyweight Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) def. Penta to retain the title
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THIS MATCH 🤯<a href="https://x.com/PENTAELZEROM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PENTAELZEROM</a> | <a href="https://x.com/WWERomanReigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERomanReigns</a> <a href="https://t.co/ckxvolaiDz">pic.twitter.com/ckxvolaiDz</a>
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HOW did <a href="https://x.com/WWERomanReigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERomanReigns</a> kick out of THAT!!! 😲 <a href="https://t.co/AqKlydmHIW">pic.twitter.com/AqKlydmHIW</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2099686570202714518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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A SHOW-STOPPING MATCH!!! 🔥<a href="https://x.com/WWERomanReigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWERomanReigns</a> defeats Penta and retains the World Heavyweight Title! <a href="https://t.co/AFQcVTuInq">pic.twitter.com/AFQcVTuInq</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2099687628643660161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2026</a></blockquote>
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RAW Results – Roman Reigns Defeats Penta

Before his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Sami Zayn on SmackDown, CM Punk said:
“If you think I came to Mexico City to lose my title to a guy who broke his hand jerking it to his 9-day fluke title win, then you’ve got another thing coming.”
On the SmackDown replay available on Netflix for international fans outside the United States, the phrase was bleeped out.
You can watch the uncensored version below:
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&quot;My name is CM Punk and I have approved this message&quot; 👏<a href="https://x.com/CMPunk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMPunk</a> is ready to defend the Undisputed WWE Title against Sami Zayn tonight! <a href="https://t.co/rG4WlrT4iE">pic.twitter.com/rG4WlrT4iE</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2098582059841134933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Dave Meltzer Accused Of Creating A Narrative To Favor AEW After NXT Beat Post-All In Dynamite In 18-49 Demo

Corey Graves Issues Apology After RAW

Penta Comments On Losing To Roman Reigns On RAW

Netflix Set To Become New Home For WWE In Japan Starting October

Roman Reigns’ Money In The Bank 2026 Opponent Announced

RAW Results – Roman Reigns Defeats Penta

CM Punk’s “Jerking It” Line On Sami Zayn Got Censored On Netflix Replay