The Rock and John Cena are now both officially confirmed for #WWERAW  debut on Netflix

The WWE Raw debut on Netflix is shaping up to be a historic event with confirmed appearances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena.

The Rock has confirmed his participation for the debut episode of Raw on Netflix happening on January 6, 2025. The Rock has taken to social media to announce his return, emphasizing his dedication to his Samoan heritage and his family’s legacy in wrestling.

His involvement includes a promo segment, which suggests WWE is planning to leverage his star power to make a significant impact on the show’s new platform.

John Cena will kick off his farewell tour with this episode, marking it as a pivotal moment in his career. Cena has been vocal about not missing this “history-making day” for WWE, highlighting his pride in the merger between WWE and Netflix. He is scheduled to appear and cut a promo to hype his retirement tour.

This debut episode is not only a shift from traditional television to streaming but is also being treated with the magnitude of a Premium Live Event, featuring key matches and appearances by other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan, indicating WWE’s intention to make a strong impression with its new streaming deal.

The anticipation around these appearances underscores WWE’s strategy to attract both long-time fans and new viewers to the Netflix platform, promising a memorable start to Raw’s new era.