Veteran wrestling broadcaster Jim Ross has opened up about feeling disconnected from WWE programming following the company’s move to Netflix. Despite being one of wrestling’s most iconic voices and a lifelong fan, Ross admitted he has not watched a single episode of Monday Night Raw since it shifted to the streaming giant earlier this year.

During a recent episode of his Grilling JR podcast, Ross addressed the change candidly, revealing that accessibility, not protest, is the reason behind his absence as a viewer.

Ross explained that his viewing habits remain rooted in traditional cable television, and the transition to a streaming-only format has created a barrier for him.

“I think TV is here to stay for pro wrestling. I do not really know. It is a head scratcher to me, using myself as an example. I am a huge wrestling fan. Have been forever. However, I have never watched one episode of Raw since it moved to Netflix. And not because I am boycotting, I do not have Netflix, and I have not gone to the trouble of getting it. So what happens on Monday night? I do not, I do not know. I read about it, I do not see it, so I do not know how well that is working and using those two things as a reference. I guess we will see. Maybe it will catch on. However, I watched SmackDown on Friday night because I have access to it readily and easily on the USA Network. But I do not have the where with it all to watch it on, to watch it on the Netflix app or the Netflix distribution area… I do not see it being a difference maker. And I might be wrong.”

WWE's shift to Netflix marked a major change in how Raw is delivered to audiences, following a lucrative 10-year agreement launched in January 2025. While the move signals confidence in streaming as the future of sports entertainment, Ross’s comments underscore a broader concern: that loyal, longtime fans may find themselves left behind if ease of access is not prioritized.

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