Reviewing the First WWE RAW Broadcast on Netflix

[@Kinvarus1]

Hogan getting booed out of the building was the highlight of the night. You could tell he wasn't expecting it and seemed like he got through it quick to get out of there. Hulkamania is dead and Hogan was the one that killed it.

[@georgealvarez1195]

The irony of the people who paid for the most expensive tickets in WWE history and cheered like little girls at the Saudi Rumble announcement but booing Hulk Hogan is so funny 😂😂😂😂

[@KJaswal]

The show felt like they were trying to cater to and attract new viewers that havent watched wwe before and have netflix subscriptions. Also what happened to the Final Boss? Nobody asked for this corporate rock whos all of a sudden buddy-buddy with cody rhodes out of nowhere

[@Algo1]

It was, and I feel like they absolutely delivered on that note. Time will tell if they succeeded at getting new eyeballs that stick around, but that's their problem. And it's not like they didn't advance any story on top of that. 10/10

[@abovewater6918]

I think this was a one time appearance by "Dwayne" (and not Final Boss) while the Netflix bosses were there. He had to play the corporate role for the night. I think he's going to pretend to be on Roman's side for awhile then will eventually turn on him. But I totally agree this felt like they were catering to new potential fans

[@CamPopplestone]

I'm guessing when Reigns fails to win the Rumble, Rock will turn on him for failing the family or something

[@georgealvarez1195]

It wasn't for new fans. Because if it was yall ran them off and they ain't never coming back. This was a show for you hard marks who like having no promos no mic work no vignettes cuz yall love matches

[@Algo1]

@georgealvarez1195 that made zero sense, or maybe it did in the US? Plenty of promos and vignettes elsewhere during commercials

[@VazzVegas]

It felt more like an advertisement/PPV hybrid for people that have Netflix but didn't watch WWE before or who watched WWE but didn't have Netflix before.

[@Pushateetee83]

I was at the event. Cody was only in the crowd for that opening segment. They had all the wrestlers play musical chairs at ringside. They were only in those seats for a few minutes to get them on TV. Then they had them move and other wrestlers would take the same spot

[@Millie_Rose_7]

The show itself felt like a great mix of nostalgia and easy introduction for new viewers especially with how beautifully Michael Cole explained each backstory for the new viewers. I thought the entire opening video and speech from HHH was absolutely beautiful! Hogan getting booed SO HARD brought me a lot of joy! I’m excited for the championship final between Lyra and Dakota next week!

[@sekzsekz9880]

I had no idea about this channel thanks for the shout out on hockey guy

[@lesterkoon1768]

The hockey guy covers wrestling oh lanta just take all my free time

[@scorpio8203]

Been a pretty big wrestling fan through the 80s 90s and early 2000s after that I drifted away as a wrestling fan this was the first time I watched in the entire episode of Raw in years I really enjoyed it!

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

I couldn’t believe HHH painted that picture at the beginning

[@abovewater6918]

What is annoying, is I thought them going to Netflix would mean less commercial breaks (and yes I have ad free Netflix but they still had the breaks, just not always filled with commercials)

[@nathanreilly26]

The commercials were a US thing, barely got any ads here in the UK and none during matches. Maybe a vpn is the way to go especially since smackdown, nxt and all the PLEs are on Netflix here too now

[@thestarvingautist9787]

The worst part was they running ads during the matches, on a paywall service. I’m furious about that.

[@Deans-jm3uf]

The sound levels were all over the place. The show felt kinda chaotic in a good way. Also is Rock just allowed to swig tequila and then drive away in his truck. This is the second time he’s done this😂

[@stu729]

Someone had said Seth, Drew, and KO could call themselves Sword. Sierra - Whiskey - Oscar - Romeo - Delta anyone?

[@TonySchiavone6]

I will take S words for 500 hundred Alex.

[@canada1966]

That was fire. People always have something to complain about

[@Tech_-on1ou]

Has the ring mat been plastered with ads like that for a while now or did that just start with the netflix deal? Cuz i absolutely hate it.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

New thing

[@Phatmaniac35]

They have been doing this for years at big events now. Any PLE has an absurd amount of advertisements. It’s pretty bad

[@MoStacheMoCash]

You’re right on with the padding. I was hoping I’d be able to enjoy this as the last time I watched wrestling on the regular was TNA and I was much younger. With all that padding, I didn’t really connect with the product, maybe I will with a bit less padding.

[@ericdavis472]

when did the miz and final testament segment happen? that didn't even show up when my girlfriend and I where watching

[@JayEmAy]

The problem with the Final Testament in general and Karrion Kross specifically is that they haven't won nearly enough. These guys need to be booked as killers to get over, but at best they've been getting 50-50 booking.

[@Skynertia]

Its wild to me that they thought it was worth it to bring out Hulk Hogan, with his history, in a blue state. When despite Trump winning the election by a landslide, still 50% of American voters did not vote that way. Which was all for an ad spot for his awful beer, I've just gotta assume that Hulk's company paid a lot, and Triple H knew exactly what would happen but wasnt gonna tell Hogan.

[@meowmeowing554]

Technically it’s less than 50

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

Hogan supported Trump, but as he said during his speech at the RNC and after the only reason he felt moved enough to speak was because of the assasination atttempt. That shouldn’t be a controversial position.

[@sleepybenz1919]

Too bad about Kross, he was such a savage in Nxt! Jackie Redmond is an absolute Star

[@Silenceaverted]

I dont remember that Miz/Final Testament segment at all. Anyone know what happened?

[@LucasMillerWoW]

Was a fun first night show. Just as you were saying, there needs to be more matches. But I really hope that was a first day thing. If that is the new normal on Netflix I most likely won’t keep watching it live and just wait to watch it the next day when I can skip through.

[@stephenphillips6245]

Took 30.mins to get to the first match...suprised they got wrestling in.

[@sleepybenz1919]

Vince Sr must be rolling in his grave seeing Fortnite on his ring canvas lol and seeing Travis Scott lighting1 up

[@JeffHulkHemp]

Roman vs Solo was a amzoning match !

[@Fatazz]

SDK rolls off the tongue pretty nicely.

[@Phatmaniac35]

Considering it’s the first episode, they were clearly going for a PLE vibe. I personally enjoyed it as a fan who watches every week. It felt like I was watching a Saturday night card on a Monday. I thought they nailed it. Next week’s show will be very different.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

Netflix needs like a waiting room or something for you to go into before the show starts.

[@batmang9014]

Gotta say loves Hulk Hogan being booed

[@devinbock2310]

I do miss Jackie on NHL network she was awesome

[@philbegnone6646]

Would people howl me down and call me stupid for an idea that Cenas last opponant could be The Rock, and they get a double KO to end both their careers on a high?

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

That’s a great spot just not for the Rock

[@jonathanmcfaul9203]

I thought it was great! It did feel a tad slow inbetween matches but overall felt like a PLE. I want Final Boss Rock back and not hugging Rock though haha.

[@Rockhound6165]

Biker Taker does have a name. It's the American Badass. Or Big Evil. Take your pick.

[@kevinstull8552]

Dead Man

[@JustinJost]

Hey Shannon don't forget that Gabriel Iglesias known as Fluffy was there and to also promote his new Netflix special coming out tomorrow to as well

[@quag311]

But… Topanga. 🔥

[@NotTheHockeyGuy]

I would rather forget that segment. It was really not funny.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

@quag311 Topanga was the absolute best.

[@mr.ilikespam6081]

I dont know if people noticed but every big adverised Weekley show wwe does is done the exact same way, last night raw was no exception.

[@daveroy938]

Roman and Paul are and have always been Heels.

[@ryanpay3235]

Trumpster Hogan getting booed out of the building was the highlight of the night.

[@TheManny717]

I was just gonna say that. XD How the times tabled as Shriek is right: that Hogan is the biggest ... you know.

[@Rockhound6165]

You leftists need to grow the F up.

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

You lost. Get over it.

[@ryanpay3235]

@@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount ooh tough guy burner account I'm so scared.

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

@@ryanpay3235 I can’t figure out what makes you look worse. Your original comment or that response.

[@TonySchiavone6]

I hated Hulkamania. I did love when he became the heal/heel with the NWO. To me that's what made wrestling go from the eh people watch it to, wow this stuff is funny we should watch. Undertaker was my favorite wrestler. Didn't like the Crow I mean Sting Arc. Then stopped watching around 2005. Tune in every 5 years. See the Rock is still alive. Go about my business. Its way to happy and bright and colorful now. Thanks for the change of scenery. Once again, screw spelling.

[@DocJ58-OCB]

I thought "The Rock" was going to turn on Roman, hit him with a lariat and the rock bottom and we'd get the Roman vs Rock at 'Mania. As for "The Boo Day", they are going to absolutely snot kick Otis and Tozawa, and Jimmy and Sami, and a couple of other "face" teams and then maybe attack "Big E." then they're the heels they should be. Shannon, I 1000% agree with you regarding Hogan, I hated him in the 80's, and still despise him to this day... difference being, I know the big goof personally (I worked in and around the business for a few years back in the late 70's/early 80's... long drawn out story goes nowhere, but he was Terry Boulder the first time I met him.) His support for "The Mango Maniac" is just the icing on the cake to prove the man is as demented as his fraudster/felon hero ... that's why they keep Jimmy Hart around, to guide "The Red and Yellow Reject" around and make sure his dibbles don't show.

[@JosephTB813]

Whew! After all the 2 hr shows; that show felt looong, especially with few matches. It also felt one long commercial, too many cross promotion for Netflix shows. They gotta tighten it up. Also, boo-ing Hulk, kinda low class. I’m still riding the Tiffy cash in though!

[@certifiedbeatz]

Great reviews should get more views😅😅

[@drexeldragon1723]

Underwhelming for me. Not enough wrestling. Too much of WWE blowing themselves and showing 800 random celebrities in the audience. Hogan getting booed out of the building while he tried to hawk his stupid beer was awesome. The main event delivered. Seth needs his get back. Looking for a Drew-like meltdown from him now. I didn't understand Rock putting over Cody and acting like nothing ever happened between them. Frankly, I'm not interested in those two matching up at Mania so if that's squashed now, I wont complain. It was just strange how they went about it.

[@gen-x-dad]

had to tune in for the first Netflix show. Reminded me why I don't watch much WWE. Great production values, off the charts, nothing compares to it. Lack of wrestling though, and the matches "WWE" style are pretty boring. Rhea is my fav wrestler on the planet male or female, and overall the WWE women's division is great. I agree with Shannon's takes including Hogan, but as a recap I wouldnt say it was a good show.

[@TriggermanEst91]

Pauls turning on roman for punk

[@certifiedbeatz]

You couldn't give a free subscription and free PPV for me to watch 4 matches in 3 hours

[@Berny1M]

Hogan getting booed out of the building.....Never mix politics and sports, especially in a blue state 😄

[@Itzpork]

Glad Hogan got boo'd 👏👏👏

[@Berny1M]

but it was a WrestleMania level

[@kylestrange4494]

Hockey guy doesnt like hulk hogan.... so surprised

[@GrandFunker]

This video doesn't work for me brother 😂

[@certifiedbeatz]

Why u watched 3 hrs of talking at least this is real 😅😅😅

[@GrandFunker]

@ actually I checked out not long into the show lol

[@psell8628]

The Rock segments were jarring. Why did they pretend like the past never happened? It ruined the whole show for me.

[@Tech_-on1ou]

Absolutely atrocious commercial timing all throughout. You'd think being on a streaming platform they can better space out the commercial breaks. I haven't watched wrestling in a long time but if that shit continues, I won't be sticking around long. Also the other announcer guy on the left (forgot his name) has to go, he's annoying af.

[@oldfaithful4112]

Dull , the matches were fine nothing spectacular really nothing special.

[@seannetworkblogsandgames7504]

From what I understand, the show will usually be 2 hours, but obviously this one stretched to 3. They will need to try to stick to 2 as much as possible. These 3 hour shows just end up with too little, and this card was loaded as is

[@slvrblk31]

Raw is usually three hours some "insiders" (I use this term loosely) say that WWE has the ability to stretch it to 3.5 hours if need be. I don't think it's necessary but 10 to 15 mins over to let things breathe would be alright.

[@Captain_Commenter]

Greetings, fellow Canadian. I think they should give Cena a title run at some point, slightly predictable but my opinion is that Flair doesn't deserve to keep the record after all his scandals. Cena may or may not be able to wrestle, but at least his image is clean...

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

If they give him a title run now he surpasses Ric Flair in number of championships which maybe leadership would be fine with at this point but maybe not

[@OWlsfordshire]

The show is still just too damn long. I'll never watch these 3 hour RAWs that are 70% filler.

[@mjk06]

It was an awful show in my opinion. Typical WWE promises so much and fails to deliver. HHH is so overrated as booker. Shows are rinse and repeat every week and the PLE's are so boring and predictable. Everything is too long wether it's fueds, matches, segments...

[@SuperThegreatone23]

Show was absolute MID.

[@cheetolics]

All faces won it was so boring it was so netflix

[@NotTheHockeyGuy]

They wanted to end feuds tonight is my guess. Good guys often win at the end.

[@cheetolics]

The audio needs to be fixed big time