Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson attracted over 100 million viewers despite streaming issues on Netflix, which is expanding its live event programming with upcoming NFL games and WWE’s Monday Night Raw, as the platform addresses challenges in stability to enhance future broadcasts.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson? Oh boy, it was a spectacle! Over 100 million folks tuned in to see this boxing showdown between a social media star and a legendary heavyweight. But wait—there were streaming hiccups galore on Netflix. Yikes!
Now, Netflix has over 282 million subscribers worldwide, right? Despite that massive reach, they’ve only dipped their toes into live events until now. Things are changing fast, though. This December, they’re jumping in with NFL games on Christmas Day. And come January, WWE’s Monday Night Raw makes its debut there too.
Streaming issues during the fight were a headache for many. Streams froze, died, or just vanished into the ether. Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, calls it a “necessary growing pain.” She says the team worked swiftly to fix things. Growing pains can be brutal but essential.
“We expected big numbers,” Bajaria mentioned at a press event. “And we got them!” It’s all part of learning—taking swings and adjusting on the fly. With NFL and Beyoncé at halftime coming up, they’re gearing up for more live action.
WWE’s made a massive move to Netflix—a $5 billion deal over 10 years! Raw is leaving USA Network as WWE embraces streaming platforms for its major shows. Exciting times ahead!
In recent years, WWE shifted from pay-per-view to “premium live events” on Peacock. Fans need a subscription but no extra fees to watch. Now, they’re banking on Netflix for an even bigger stage starting in January. Could this set the stage for UFC’s future broadcast rights?
Fans worried about Netflix’s streaming stability have valid concerns. Yet, Netflix is ready to tackle these challenges head-on after some unexpected bumps.
“When we do live events, we want smooth sailing for our members,” Bajaria emphasized. “We had 65 million concurrent streams—it was huge!” The interest is undeniable.
The UFC’s current deal with ESPN lasts until the end of 2025. Who knows if Netflix will jump into that ring? Talks might kick off early next year.
Despite streaming woes during the Paul vs. Tyson match, WWE’s Paul “Triple H” Levesque isn’t too fussed. “If it blinks a couple of times and we hit 60 million viewers—I’ll take it!” he chuckled.
So there you have it: A wild ride with plenty more to come!