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WWE RAW will likely host the biggest blockbuster episode in its history on January 6, 2025, during its Netflix premiere. Triple H and his team have booked some big matches and segments for the show.
WWE fans will see The Rock return to the brand, while John Cena is also advertised for the show. Top stars including Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan will compete in matches at the show.
Triple H could pack a few surprises for WWE fans during the broadcast to ensure the show makes headlines on its Netflix debut. That could include a few heel turns that would change the landscape of the brand in the coming months.
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With that said, check out the five WWE stars who could turn heel to kick off 2025 on RAW.
#5. Seth Rollins could turn heel after his match against CM Punk
CM Punk and Seth Rollins will take their issues to the ring for the first time to kick off 2025. The two WWE Superstars may get the main event spot for RAW’s Netflix premiere.
The match will see the two babyfaces collide in one of the biggest rivalries of the year. However, Rollins showed shades of a heel turn in the buildup to the contest.
Monday could see The Visionary take his first loss against The Best in the World in their rivalry. That could force him to turn heel completely and attack CM Punk after the contest. The angle would help Triple H continue the rivalry and add another dimension to it. It would also take CM Punk further as a babyface in the company.
#4. Becky Lynch could return on WWE RAW’s Netflix debut
Becky Lynch has been away from WWE since the RAW after the King & Queen of the Ring PLE. She lost to Liv Morgan and stepped away from the ring to spend more time with her daughter.
The Man could return on RAW’s Netflix premiere during the match between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship. The stipulation of the contest could allow her to attack the babyface Ripley to reignite their rivalry.
While Liv seemingly retired Becky Lynch from the ring, the latter could return to claim that Liv Morgan is better than Rhea Ripley and deserves to be champion. That could take her rivalry with the babyface Ripley forward.
Alternatively, she could attack CM Punk during his match against her husband Seth Rollins. Her heel turn could allow her husband to win the contest and also turn heel in the process.
#3. Paul Heyman could choose the dark side on RAW
Paul Heyman will play a major role during the Tribal Combat on RAW’s Netflix debut. Solo Sikoa has tasked The Wiseman with protecting the Ula Fala during his match against Roman Reigns.
Heyman has been loyal to The OTC for several years. He recently returned to help the OG Bloodline find its final member for Survivor Series: WarGames and they ended up winning.
With that in mind, Reigns will fully trust Paul Heyman as the protector of the Ula Fala during The Tribal Combat. However, he could betray his Tribal Chief by helping Solo Sikoa win the contest and become his Wiseman.
Heyman could also side with the returning Rock on the show and turn against Reigns. It would be the perfect way to have Paul Heyman play a heel character again.
#2. CM Punk could have something up his sleeve for WWE fans
Chances of Seth Rollins turning heel on RAW were explored earlier in this article. Now let's look at what CM Punk could do on Monday night.
The Second City Saint has been a babyface since his WWE return at Survivor Series in 2023. He has had a great rivalry with Drew McIntyre and has also given WWE fans some memorable moments at live shows.
However, he could show his true colors on Monday night. Punk has made it clear that he only cares about making money, and that could come at the expense of his fans.
Punk could turn heel to win his match against Rollins to surprise the WWE Universe. His actions could see him continue as a heel leading to WrestleMania 41, where he could challenge a babyface Roman Reigns.
#1. John Cena could do the unthinkable on RAW's Netflix premiere
John Cena will begin his retirement tour on January 6th on RAW’s Netflix premiere. The Greatest of All Time has come to terms with the fact that he needs to step away from the ring after 2025.
Cena has been one of the biggest babyface characters WWE has ever produced. The legend may have a few tricks up his sleeve to give fans something they aren’t ready for.
The Greatest of All Time could turn heel during his appearance on RAW to begin his retirement tour. That could allow him to work on the other side of the fence and aim at some top names like Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes.
If Reigns or Rhodes are going to move to the RAW brand, then Triple H could have Cena play a heel character to face them at major PLEs. The contests would give fans some fresh bookings involving top names.
