WWE Uncooked Makes Netflix Debut, Hulk Hogan Booed & Extra

WWE Uncooked is coming into a brand new period and made its splashy debut on the Netflix platform this week, with the early reactions from followers largely staying favorable. WWE Uncooked was filled with surprises as Triple H, The Rock, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan all confirmed up at various intervals.

We’re CHANGING THE GAME on Monday nights! 💥#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/1xWCPSAW2D

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The WWE Uncooked and Netflix deal stirred up loads of curiosity amongst professional wrestling followers and the anticipation for Monday’s (Jan. 6) occasion was excessive from the second the partnership was introduced in 2024. It’s clear that the deal is a profitable one with the opening video montage getting followers each new and established up to the mark in regards to the historical past {of professional} wrestling.

FINALLY… 🎤#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/OuwTKNl1a5

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Triple H, who’s the WWE’s chief content material officer, opened up the present on the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles earlier than giving the middle of the ring to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who sits on the board of TKO Group, the corporate behind the UFC and WWE. Johnson gave reward to Netflix, his cousin Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes in a promo second that appeared to win some followers over.

It’s getting EMOTIONAL proper right here and now.#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/wg7g1lKniz

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John Cena, who’s at the moment on his path to retiring from professional wrestling, kicked off his farewell tour in a fast promo for his Feb. 1 Royal Rumble match. After the announcement, the matchups had been visually entertaining and filled with spectacle as anticipated.

WE’VE GOT COMPANY!!!#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/YNnPhGYSD3

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RHEA RIPLEY DID IT!!!#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/CHctDf2qaP

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Roman Reigns, alongside his trusty supervisor Paul Heyman, took down Solo Sikoa within the Tribal Fight match for the Ula Fala and recognition as Tribal Chief of the Anoaʻifamily. That was adopted by the Girls’s World Championship bout between Rhea Ripley, who defeated Liv Morgan for the title.

Hulk Hogan, at one time one of the in style stars within the professional wrestling world, was available to advertise his Actual American Beer model however confronted the boos of the gang regardless of attempting to thank WWE and his supporters. It may very well be assumed that Hogan was focused on account of his connection to President-elect Donald Trump.

🗣️ LET’S GO ROLL-INS!

🗣️ CM PUNK!#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/KvnaxFSw5U

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After Hogan was swiftly moved to the facet, Jey Uso, additionally a part of the Anoaʻi wrestling household, took on Drew McIntyre and gained the match. Afterwards, the primary occasion, CM Punk and Seth Rollins ended with Punk rising victorious.

In all, it seems that WWE Uncooked’s partnership with Netflix will likely be a fruitful one because it stays one of many high rankings money cows in all of sports activities and leisure.

On X, reactions to the occasion had been everywhere in the map with some not happy with the present whereas others stated they’re again on the bandwagon. We’ve acquired them listed under.

WWE’s Chief Content material Officer @TripleH narrates the official Chilly Open for the debut of #RawOnNetflix streaming reside TONIGHT at 8PM ET nationwide!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/35eCNT1Moa

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