The Rock and John Cena Shine in WWE Raw’s Netflix Debut

Netflix debut of WWE Raw, featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena’s memorable appearances.

The Rock opened the first-ever WWE RAW segment on Netflix, starting with Triple H’s iconic line, “Are you ready?” Then, with the lights dimmed, The Rock made a grand entrance to roaring applause from the fans in the stadium, leaving them awestruck.

During his entrance, the Rock praised Cody Rhodes for his contributions to advancing WWE Raw. He has been carrying WWE on his back since last year. He has done an amazing job. Cody Rhodes, thank you, brother,” he acknowledged. This heartfelt moment led to a warm embrace between the two, stirring emotions among the viewers who appreciate their strong camaraderie.

Advertised for the #RawOnNetflix debut tonight live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA:

• John Cena kicks off his farewell tour

• The Rock appears

• CM Punk v Seth Rollins

• Roman Reigns v Solo Sikoa (Tribal Combat for the Ula Fala)

• Liv Morgan v Rhea Ripley… pic.twitter.com/fxzkHDma1Q

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 6, 2025

However, not all feedback was positive. Despite the general applause, some fans criticized The Rock, calling his appearance “boring.” On social media, several users voiced their dissatisfaction, comparing his current persona unfavourably with his more dynamic ’90s style. “The Rock is boring now. In the 90s, he had an attitude. Now it’s just Netflix appreciation society and meaningless platitudes,” commented a user on X.

Advertised card for the first episode of Raw on Netflix | #WWERaw

– John Cena returns
– The Rock returns
– Logan Paul returns
– Jey Uso vs Drew McIntyre
– Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley
– Roman Reigns vs Solo Sikoa
– CM Punk vs Seth Rollins pic.twitter.com/7WgC1fmmnz

— Cape (@cape_wrestles) January 6, 2025

Later that day, wrestling legend John Cena also appeared, marking the start of his farewell tour. An iconic figure in WWE, Cena is embarking on this tour to bid farewell to his professional wrestling career.

Read: WWE Raw to Stream Live on Netflix Starting 2025