For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert believes this — and future WWE events — will be a reflection of a cultural shift we're witnessing in North America.

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was mercilessly booed during World Wrestling Entertainment’s inaugural episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix.

And last night’s episode of “WWE Raw” (the Netflix premiere, in case you’ve been living under a rock) felt like exactly that: The start of a new era. Across the board, we saw long-running feuds put to bed.

January 6th will make history as WWE makes its official debut on Netflix with the first show being Monday Night Raw. Top NXT stars, Tag Team Champion Axiom, Isla Dawn, and the newest attraction in NXT Stephanie Vaquer shared their thoughts on WWE’s move to Netflix.

The returns of The Rock, John Cena, and The Undertaker were met with thunderous crowd reactions, while WWE legend Hulk Hogan was ruthlessly booed by the fans at the Intuit Dome during his surprise appearance. And this wasn’t nWo Hogan, oh no. It was “Real American” Hogan.

WWE’s star-studded debut on Netflix was filled with celebrities and famous faces from the history of professional wrestling. Most got huge ovations when they made appearances or were shown on the jumbotron,

WWE RAW’s Netflix Premiere featured a surprising moment when Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was booed by fans in the arena. On such a historic night for WWE RAW, the promotion decided to bring several legends to the show.

WWE Raw’s” debut on Netflix brought out some superstars, including Vanessa Hudgens, The Rock, John Cena, The Undertaker, and Hulk Hogan. Hogan made a special appearance at the Intuit Dome with Jimmy Hart as “Monday Night Raw” debuted on Netflix.

January 6th, 2025, marked the premiere of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. It was an episode filled of big moments and returns for WWE, as its flagship show aired the first episode of a 10-year, $5 billion dollar deal with the streaming giant.

Monday night's WWE Raw debut on Netflix had no shortage of star power. From cameos from wrestling legends like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Hulk Hogan, to appearances from chart-topping rapper Travis Scott and actress Vanessa Hudgens — WWE certainly aimed to make a splash in its first live foray

Raw's debut on Netflix was a huge event that hit on several levels. Not everything was a home run, but this show was a great way to start a new era.