A fight unlike any other is brewing. YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul has secured a history-making bout against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. At 27, Paul is a youthful force in the ring, while Tyson, a titan of the sport, is a seasoned 57-year-old veteran. This David-and-Goliath matchup transcends generations, and offers a great spectacle for all the boxing fans.

The cherry on top? This epic clash won’t be locked behind a pay-per-view wall. It will stream live on Netflix, making it accessible to a global audience. This move will change the landscape of the sweet science in the coming future, so much so that the WWE veteran Triple H calls it a mastermind move, and commends Jake Paul for making waves in the sport.

Jake Paul might boost the viewership of boxing by a huge difference

WWE COO Triple H expressed surprise on the latest episode of Logan Paul‘s Impaulsive. He had admiration for Jake Paul’s strategy of taking his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson to streaming giant Netflix. “When I first heard that deal and you know I saw the announcement, just like everybody else did, I was like he’s gonna fight Tyson? And then just in my mind, I was like oh that’ll be a good pay-per-view, that’d be cool,” Triple H admitted on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast. His initial reaction mirrored that of many boxing fans, expecting the highly anticipated fight to be a pay-per-view event.

However, the revelation that the fight would stream on Netflix as part of a broader deal caught Triple H off guard. “I was like they going to run a pay-per-view? And then when I realized, no it’s just on Netflix.” he recounted his thought process, a hint of disbelief in his voice. The full scope of Paul’s strategy then dawned on Triple H. “Oh my, kid’s a genius,” he exclaimed, acknowledging the potential reach of a Netflix broadcast compared to a traditional pay-per-view model.

Triple H views Paul’s decision as a daring gamble, “gambling on yourself and you know taking it to another level.” The potential viewership on Netflix is a massive advantage, a factor that excites the wrestling legend. “It’s really smart,” Triple H concluded, offering his stamp of approval on Jake Paul’s innovative approach to promoting his fight with Mike Tyson. Well, Triple-H is supporting this decision, because even WWE has made a deal with Netflix.

A win-win that promises entertainment

WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw, is trading in cable cords for streaming glory. In a groundbreaking deal, Netflix has secured the exclusive rights to stream Raw for a whopping $5 billion over 10 years. Debuting in January 2025, this move marks a historic first for Raw, which has been a staple of linear television for over three decades. Fans in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin America can now catch the high-flying action and electrifying storylines on Netflix.

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Interestingly, the deal goes beyond Raw. Netflix will become the exclusive home for all WWE shows and specials outside the US, including SmackDown, NXT, and the crown jewels of professional wrestling – WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble. “We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria.

This partnership is a win-win for both parties. WWE gains access to Netflix’s massive global audience, while Netflix adds a proven ratings powerhouse to its already impressive content library. Well, what do you think about the big moves taken by Netflix lately? Let us know in the comments section.

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