'Rafa' to 'Raw': Netflix Execs Reveal Their Shift in Sports Strategy - The Ankler

'Rafa' to 'Raw': Netflix Execs Reveal Their Shift in Sports Strategy - The Ankler

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Netflix Vice President Of Sports Gabe Spitzer Says WWE Performing Above Netflix Expectations, Reveals How Clash In Italy Came About

Netflix Vice President of Sports Gabe Spitzer as Spitzer guest appeared on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand for an in-depth discussion. During the sit-down (see video below), Spitzer spoke about WWE performing above Netflix’s expectations, how WWE Clash in Italy came about, WWE on Netflix launching in Japan later in 2026 and more. Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview where he touches on these topics with his thoughts. …

WWE On Netflix Heads To Japan After Italy & Germany Expansion

Netflix Vice President of Sports Gabe Spitzer said the company is thrilled with how WWE programming has performed since RAW and other shows moved to the platform. During a recent appearance on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand,” Spitzer explained that WWE on Netflix has already exceeded expectations in the United States and that the long‑term goal is to keep growing the audience worldwide. Spitzer noted that Netflix now carries all major WWE …