The Rock, John Cena Among Stars at WWE Raw on Netflix Debut; Top Videos, Photos
Andrew PetersJanuary 7, 2025
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Monday marked a new era for WWE.
After decades of airing Raw on a traditional television broadcast, WWE made its streaming debut on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event featured Roman Reigns vs. Sola Sikoa in Tribal combat for the ula fala and title of Tribal Chief, Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the women’s world championship, Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso and CM Punk vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins.
WWE @WWE#WWERaw’s premiere on @netflix is absolutely STACKED tonight! 😮💨#RawOnNetflix
8E/5P @netflix pic.twitter.com/KmqzZ1Hy8d
Naturally, such an event had plenty of stars in attendance, including The Rock, John Cena, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels.
The Rock was welcomed by an excited crowd in Los Angeles.
WWE @WWEIF YA SMELL… 😤🤨
The Final Boss is BACK on #RawOnNetflix! pic.twitter.com/sbzmCdle2C
The Rock got the night started by thanking Netflix while also poking fun at the streaming service, saying he better not be “glitched.”
“Before we get this show on the road, a couple of people I want to acknowledge,” he said. “First, when you think about great partners, you’ve got to have the right partner who not only loves WWE and loves professional wrestling and they see the bigger picture. And that partner is Netflix.”
WWE @WWEFINALLY… 🎤#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/OuwTKNl1a5
He also showed love to WWE champion Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns before kicking things off with his signature catchphrase.
WWE @WWETHE ROCK and CODY RHODES meet again! 👀#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/fzv325iQU0
WWE @WWEALL the GOOSEBUMPS right now!#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/eSCSO0CBbs
Cena, who kicked off his farewell tour on Monday, came out with a towel that read “The last time is now,” a spin on his signature walk-out song.
WWE @WWETHE LAST TIME IS NOW 😢❤️
The JOHN CENA FAREWELL TOUR has officially begun on #RawOnNetflix. pic.twitter.com/azmLsHdMYc
Netflix @netflixJOHN CENA 😭 #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/cbBFnyBAeO
Cena also announced that he’ll be competing in the men’s Royal Rumble in February.
WWE @WWE”I’m not just going to the #RoyalRumble, I’m going to WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!”#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/zIuGV22kgm
A handful of other big names in the wrestling world were in attendance on Monday:
WWE @WWEWWE Hall of Famer HULK HOGAN is here on #RawOnNetflix! pic.twitter.com/OXpLwkzOFv
Netflix @netflix”THE HEARTBREAK KID” SHAWN MICHAELS #WWEonNetflix pic.twitter.com/xuXcABmYgi
Netflix @netflixTRIPLE H 💪 #WWEonNetflix pic.twitter.com/Eqbm3zamft
Netflix @netflixBIANCA BELAIR ❤️ MONTEZ FORD #WWEonNetflix pic.twitter.com/sgBAuujQtI
Netflix @netflixREY MYSTERIO #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/RaBmeYZc8L
Netflix @netflixMACAULAY CULKIN #WWEonNetflix pic.twitter.com/EJgnZLMBok
Netflix @netflixTRAVIS SCOTT IS IN THE BUILDING #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/t9TbKxpdHS
WWE @WWEBEST JEY USO ENTRANCE EVER.#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/tlAUvQlMLi
Netflix @netflixTICK TICK BOOM’S VANESSA HUDGENS #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/y7tAPKsSld
WWE @WWE.@BillSimmons with the @celtics shoutout at @IntuitDome! 👍#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/JV4JqZOzlZ
Undertaker @undertakerThe first #WWERaw EVER ✔️ The first #RawOnNetflix ✔️
I wasn’t going to miss the chance to be a part of history again! Congrats to the new champ, @RheaRipley_WWE. pic.twitter.com/8it9Z5X7W2
Overall, it’s safe to say the first Monday Night Raw on Netflix had plenty of star power and it will be interesting to see what the new era for WWE has in store.
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