According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Randy Orton, known as "The Viper," is featured in four of the top 15 most-watched WWE YouTube videos for January of this year. His attack on Drew McIntyre ranked #4, while his match alongside Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso against the Vision came in at #3. Additionally, his return against Miz was ranked #8.
Finn Bálor appeared on the list three times. The Royal Rumble match itself topped the list, both in its entirety and in highlight packages. The viewership numbers may be higher partly because the ESPN app is now the new home for Premium Live Events (PLEs), making it easier for some viewers to access. However, Meltzer noted that it’s significant that the women’s Rumble received less than one-sixth of the views compared to the men’s. This disparity might be due to the Saudi-mandated full bodysuits worn by all competitors in the women's Rumble, which could have had a negative impact on viewer interest.
Below is the list along with their viewership numbers:
1. Men's Royal Rumble Match – 3.85 million
2. Royal Rumble highlights – 2.36 million
3. Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre Three Stages of Hell Match – 1.37 million
4. Randy Orton attacks McIntyre on 1/16 SmackDown – 1.33 million
5. Rhodes, Orton, Zayn and Jey Uso vs. Breakker, Reed, Paul and Theory 1/30 SmackDown – 1.26 million
6. Finn Bálor interview in Belfast – 1.19 million
7. Breakker suspended by Adam Pearce – 1.00 million
8. Orton returns to take out Miz – 915,000
9. Punk vs. Breakker highlights – 876,000
10. Orton and Williams promo – 831,000
11. Finish of McIntyre vs. Rhodes title change – 806,000
12. Women’s Royal Rumble Match – 979,000
13. Rey Mysterio saves Grande Americano from Omos on 1/17 AAA show – 795,000
14. Bálor ring entrance in Belfast – 786,000
15. Punk offers Bálor a title shot in Belfast – 784,000
