WWE Raw On Netflix backstage news!
Added 2025-01-07 21:24:35 +0000 UTCThere were huge boos for the Saudi Arabia video package for the Royal Rumble.
There were no Main Event or Speed tapings. We were told the unveiling of the ring was a big part of WWE's plans for Raw on Netflix, and getting matches before 5 PM local time wasn't optimal.
There was production for Raw "only seen by the likes of WrestleMania" per those we spoke to.
Triple H's open, Logan Paul video wasn't listed on internal rundowns.
The Rock was hanging out backstage after his segments.
This week was Rhea Ripley's second one on one match on Raw in the last year, and third match on Raw in that period.
We're told the backstage area was a stressful one considering the importance of the show.
Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode produced The Rock's segment. There aren't usually producers for segments without physicality.
WWE did not use the blanket sound they usually use on the Raw broadcast.
Will Friedle, Kieran Culkin, Maryse, Kay Adams, Eric Andre were among other names at the show that weren't noted on the broadcast.
As noted, Becky Lynch was not at the show. Talent we spoke to thought Becky and Penta would be there, but that wasn't the case.
WWE could have gone much longer on the broadcast if they wanted to, as they do have a flexible "out."
Producers:
Rock promo: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode
Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan: Petey Williams & Jamie Noble
Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre: Jason Jordan
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk: Chris Park/Abyss
Writers
John Cena promo: Alexandra Williams & Ryan Ward
Jey Uso entrance: Drake Maverick
Hulk Hogan interview: Brian Parise
Comments
Was there any reaction to Hogan and the reaction he got from the fan?
Steelix
2025-01-08 02:21:57 +0000 UTCLoved all the African American representation on the show also. Great job at that WWE
Jami Keeble
2025-01-08 00:36:10 +0000 UTCI didn’t think Ryan Ward was still in wwe.
Joseph Cloud
2025-01-07 22:28:41 +0000 UTCMy wife said wasn’t he on the same show lol. No named him bad
Christopher Hendrix
2025-01-07 21:35:49 +0000 UTCWill Friedle was done dirty lol. Naw let’s just act like Topanga is by herself lol
Christopher Hendrix
2025-01-07 21:35:13 +0000 UTCGotcha!
Steven Neaves
2025-01-07 21:34:45 +0000 UTCI think once you're taking money to promote Saudi, Hogan feels tame by comparison
Flameducky
2025-01-07 21:34:21 +0000 UTCI would be curious of the talents thoughts on the day, like the Saudi rumble announcement, Hogan and the lack of the normal 3 hour Raw pacing. Felt like the went to the crowd shots too much and could have had a few showcase matches with the usual talent.
Trevor D.
2025-01-07 21:32:47 +0000 UTCI hope Brian Parise got a back on the back and told, there there, it's not your fault.
Andrew MacDonald
2025-01-07 21:31:49 +0000 UTCYeah. I was just gonna ask that
Fred Ramos
2025-01-07 21:31:27 +0000 UTCStock crowd noise playing quietly so there’s no complete silence ala “where’s the lie”
Patrick Farrugia
2025-01-07 21:31:20 +0000 UTCThe Will Friedle disrespect was tragic last night
Matt Payne
2025-01-07 21:31:18 +0000 UTCBackstage reaction to hogan getting booed? Or did they just shrug it off since he’ll be at the next SNME?
thaddperkins
2025-01-07 21:30:55 +0000 UTCBlanket sound?
Steven Neaves
2025-01-07 21:29:41 +0000 UTC
