5 reasons why WWE RAW on Netflix debut episode is a mini WrestleMania 

On January 6th, 2025, WWE RAW will officially move to its new home - Netflix. Naturally, this move is massive for the Stamford-based promotion as Netflix is one of the biggest video streaming platforms in the world. Triple H and his team will hope that this move leads to more viewership.

While only time can tell whether The Game's hope becomes reality or not, WWE is doing everything to ensure its debut on Netflix is a massive success. As a matter of fact, the superstars advertised for the event, along with the matches booked, make it a mini WrestleMania.

In this article, we will look at five reasons why WWE RAW on Netflix is a mini WrestleMania.

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#5. Travis Scott is set to perform on WWE RAW's debut on Netflix

On January 6th, the WWE Universe will be treated to a performance by American music artist Travis Scott and enthralling wrestling action. The news of Scott performing on this upcoming episode of RAW was confirmed by WWE CCO Triple H. While the promotion has had many celebs appear in the past, Scott's appearance is highly anticipated by fans.

Along with his performance, it will also be interesting to see if Scott is involved in some action on January 6th. Previously, many celebrities have made their appearances more exciting by taking bumps or taking shots at superstars. It will be interesting to see if Scott does something along these lines.

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#4. RAW is going back to three hours

Until October 6th, 2024, WWE fans were used to seeing three-hour episodes of Monday Night RAW. However, since October 6, the company has only been producing two hours of RAW every week. While some welcomed this change, others protested since they believed the three-hour-long shows had a lot more content.

For those of you who agree with people in the latter category, the good news is that Monday Night RAW will now return to three hours when it moves to Netflix. This move is crucial as Triple H and his team will be under pressure to deliver in every hour that RAW is live.

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#3. Two WrestleMania-level matches have been booked

As mentioned earlier, Triple H and his team are leaving no stone unturned in making WWE RAW on Netflix a major success. One way The Game has ensured this event becomes a success is by booking two WrestleMania-level matches. in the first match, Roman Reigns will face Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat.

This match will determine who the Tribal Chief is. The second match, on the other hand, will feature arch-rivals CM Punk and Seth Rollins meeting in the middle of the ring. This match will also serve as the main event of the night, as confirmed by WWE commentator Michael Cole.

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#2. The Rock is rumored to return

The match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa on January 6th is no ordinary bout, as the winner will walk away with the Ula Fala and the status of Tribal Chief. Given the stakes, it's hard to imagine that The Rock won't make an appearance during or after the match.

As per reports, The Rock will be present on RAW's debut on Netflix. While nothing is confirmed yet, it won't be surprising to see the Hollywood star make an appearance, given the magnitude of the event. If The Final Boss does appear, it will be interesting to see what role he plays.

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#1. John Cena's retirement tour will kick off

At Money in the Bank earlier this year, John Cena announced he would return to WWE in 2025 and begin his retirement tour. As per the 16-time World Champion, he would return to the promotion and wrestle for the entire year. This retirement tour Cena spoke about will begin on the January 6 edition of Monday Night RAW.

This also makes sense because before Cena made an appearance at Money in the Bank, the last brand he appeared on was the red brand. On the RAW after WrestleMania 40, Cena helped The Miz and R-Truth beat The Judgment Day. Hence, it will be fun to see Cena begin his final tour on this brand.