Netflix has a hidden feature which ensures picture quality will be at its absolute maximum for the Royal Rumble on Saturday night.
The huge premium live event takes place at the Lucas Oil Stadium and will be the first to be shown live on Netflix after a game-changing £4 billion deal was reached.
WWE kicked off the Netflix era in style with a packed premiere episode of Monday Night Raw at the Intuit Dome at the start of January but will now step up proceedings with the 38th annual Royal Rumble.
For fans outside the United States, all premium live events, as well as episodes of Raw, Smackdown and NXT, are included in the subscription fee without any additional costs.
Pay-per-views were previously shown live on the WWE Network, the wrestling juggernaut's own streaming service.
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But it is now available to an even greater audience on Netflix and there is a little-known feature which can make fans' viewing experiences even better.
Those who are subscribed to the platform's 'Premium' service, which is the most expensive at £17.99, have the option to improve the resolution of their TV.
To achieve much better picture quality, first and foremost you need own a TV which is compatible.
However, the process is a rather complex one as there are some confusing steps you must follow.
How to watch the Royal Rumble in better picture quality
- Sign in to Netflix on your computer, and go to https://www.netflix.com/title/80018499 on any web browser
- Add the 'Multipurpose Chart 1920 x 1080: 60fps test pattern (S2: Episode 8) to your Netflix library, using the 'Add To My List' option (the pattern won't show unless you have the correct subscription)
- Open the Netflix app on your compatible TV
- Select the above test pattern in the 'My List' section
Should those aforementioned steps be completed, Netflix will encourage you make picture adjustments using a section titled 'Colour Control'.
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According to TechRadar, users must pay close attention to the on-screen instructions, making sure there is 'clear definition between the darker centre and brighter surrounding squares in the colour patches'.
There is also the option to alter sharpness of the picture, which can stop letters or numbers appearing to be blurred during the broadcast.
The process isn't quite straightforward and takes a bit of time - but it will be worth it seeing wrestlers go over the top rope in even better quality.
It's also worth noting that those in the UK must have a TV licence to watch the Royal Rumble live, or else they risk a £1,000 fine plus court costs.
Topics: WWE, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania
Josh Lawless