Netflix expands live wrestling with Royal Rumble

Let's get ready to rumble, shall we?

The road to WrestleMania kicks off with the Royal Rumble, and this year, the stakes are sky-high.

It’s survival of the fittest: the match begins with two Superstars in the ring. Every 90 seconds, a new Superstar enters the fray. Elimination only occurs when a Superstar has gone over the top rope and both feet have touched the floor. This continues until there is just one man left standing as the winner of the Royal Rumble Match.

The reward? A shot at World Championship glory.

WWE’s programming to audiences in Australia began exclusively on Netflix earlier this month, in a partnership that marks a new era for WWE fans.

The deal saw the streaming service fork out more than $5 billion for the rights.

In an interview with the BBC, WWE President Nick Khan said: "We believe Netflix, as one of the world's leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw's live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base."

WWE Royal Rumble streams LIVE Sunday 2nd February from 10am AEDT on Netflix

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