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WWE Raw on Netflix Results: CM Punk Wins Grudge Match, The Rock Puts Ula Fala On Roman Reigns

Plenty of things happened at WWE Raw's debut on Netflix.

Steven Muelhausen

Raw debuts on Netflix on Monday January 6
Raw debuts on Netflix on Monday January 6 / WWE.com

A new era began on Monday night for WWE as Raw had its first show on the world's largest streaming platform Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif.

Right away, the show felt special as it started with a special highlight package of how wrestling got to this point followed by a curtain rising with WWE CCO Paul "Triple H" Levesque introducing the show.

The monumental show closed with CM Punk getting the victory over Seth Rollins in the best match on the show. After kicking out of each other's respective finishers in a back-and-forth contest with ebbs and flows throughout and the crowd on their feet for the bulk of it, Rollins appeared to be on the verge of victory.

He rushed up to the top rope for a superplex. Immediately, Rollins went for a Falcon Arrow. But Punk had other things in mind. He hit the GTS. Rollins bounced off the ropes and fell back right on top of Punk, who hoisted his bitter rival for the one, two, three.

After the show went off the air, Punk spoke to WWE reporter Jackie Redmond. "The Best In The World" made it clear what his goals for in 2025. He gave a shoutout to injured TNA star Chris Bey and had a special message for his haters.

"I'm coming for all the gold in '25," Punk told Redmond. "Royal Rumble. Elmination Chamber. WrestleMania. Netflix, biggest thing I've ever done in my entire life. This match is for Chad Gilbert. This match is for Chris Bey. And this match is for me. Anybody who ever said I wasn't sโ€”t, look at me now."

The other featured match on the show was the first one of the WWE Raw as Roman Reigns proved he is the true Tribal Chief by defeating Solo Sikoa in the Tribal Combat Match. After interference from Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes, Reigns nailed Sikoa with a third and final spear to win the heated contest and his Ula Fala.

An emotional Reigns and Paul Heyman were inside the ring, The Rock slowly made his way back to the ring. "The Final Boss" cut a promo after Levesque's appearance. He shockingly gave Rhodes credit for carrying WWE the last 12 months and acknowledged Reigns as the "OTC".

The Rock got into the ring and received the Ula Fala from Heyman. Reigns and Rock had an intense staredown with no one knowing what would happen. To the surprise of many, The Rock put the Ula Fala on Reigns and embraced his cousin. He watched in delight as Reigns soaked in the cheers from the WWE Universe.

Here is what happened at WWE Raw on Netflix.

Battle of The Finishers

What A Move

Main Event Time

The main event of Raw on Netflix is CM Punk battling Seth Rollins. This match is personal. It's 20 years in the making. Here we go.

Hulk Hogan BOOED Out Of The Building

The iconic superstar came out to the entrance to promote his Real American Beer partnership with WWE and Raw on Netflix . The fans at the Intuit Dome booed Hogan out of the building.

Hogan tried every trick in the book to get the fans back but was unable to do so. A pretty sad segment.

Roman Reigns Sets His Next Appearance

Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns were backstage. They were walking to their locker room when Heyman asked Reigns when he should book his next appearance. Reigns said the Jan. 27 episode of Raw while closing the door with the WWE 2K25 sign.

Jey Uso Shocks Drew McIntyre

Jey Uso defeats Drew McIntyre, It appeared McIntyre was on his way to victory after nailing a Claymore. That move has put everyone away except Uso, who kicked out at two.

McIntyre went for another Claymore. But Uso crumbled to the mat. The Scottish Warrior thought he had everything in control by setting up for the final Claymore. Uso played possum. As McIntyre was nearing the ground, Uso rolled him for the pin.

Jey Uso Coming Out With Music Superstar

While making his entrance for his match with Drew McIntyre, Jey Uso made his way to the ring with hip-hop star Travis Scott. The crowd went nuts for the entire entrance, including WWE stars Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai.

The Rock Going To NXT

On WWE's Instagram Live, The Rock declared he will be on Tuesday's WWE NXT for the first time ever.

THE UNDERTAKER

As Ripley raised the WWE Women's Title, The Undertaker's old theme music, American Badass, played, and out came the former WWE champion. He rode his motorcycle around the ring before driving back up to the entry way and raised his arm with Ripley.

Rhea Ripley Regains Her Gold

Rhea Ripley defeats Liv Morgan to regain the WWE Women's Title.

Ripley thought she had the belt back around her waist after a Riptide but Morgan kicked out. After a short back and forth, Morgan hit the Oblivion but Ripley kicked out at two to the shock of the former champion.

Ripley mde a ferocious comeback that ended with two emphatic Riptides to once again become the champion.

Grudge Match For The Gold

Right now at Raw on Netflix, Liv Morgan puts the WWE Women's World Title on the line against No. 1 contender Rhea Ripley.

Revenge is Ripley's mind. Can she finally overcome the dominant champion?

John Cena Declares He's Winning The Royal Rumble

After saying he wouldn't be winning a record-breaking 17th WWE Championship, Cena says he can do it by winning The Royal Rumble and going on to WrestleMania and getting the chance to make history.

JOHN CENA

Here comes the former 16-time WWE Champion.

The Rock Puts The Ula Fala On Roman Reigns

While the emotion was pouring out of Reigns and Paul Heyman, The Rock slowly walked to the ring. He received the Ula Fala from Heyman. Then to the surprise of some, The Rock put the Ula Fala on Reigns in the ultimate sign of respect.

An emotional Reigns kept raising the one finger while soaking in the cheers from the crowd. An emotionally charged match that ended up with Reigns and The Rock walking out together.

Roman Reigns Wins Tribal Combat

It wasn't easy but Reigns got the job in besting Sikoa to win the Tribal Combat match. The New Bloodline beat down the referee and sent him packing. They beat Reigns down until OG Bloodline members Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso saved him.

It culminated in Reigns blasting Sikoa with a spear. There was no referee. But one sprinted down and Sikoa somehow kicked out at two.

Reigns went for one more spear to put Sikoa away. But Kevin Owens came out of the crowd to give Reigns a Stunner. Owens continued beating on Reigns and was about to give him a package piledriver but Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came out to help out Reigns.

Reigns then blasted a second spear on Sikoa. Then for good measure, Reigns nailed one more dynamic spear for the pin to regain control of the Ula Fala.

New Bloodline Gets Involved

Reigns powerbombed Sikoa through a table. Referee Chad Patton's hand was about to hit 3 and Tama Tonga slipped him out under the ring.

Jacob Fatu then came out of no where, nailed a superkick and the triple jump moonsault. Sikoa nailed the Samoan Spike but somehow Reigns kicked out at two.

Solo Sikoa Dominating

Tribal Combat Time

The first match ever on Raw on Netflix is the Tribal Combat Match as Roman Reigns takes on Solo Sikoa. The winner gets sole possession of the Ula Fala.

The Rock Acknowledges Cody Rhodes And Roman Reigns

Near the end of his promo where he thanked the fans inside the Induit Dome, and Netflix, The Rock congratulated Cody Rhodes for carrying WWE for the last year. Then he acknowledged Roman Reigns being The Original Tribal Chief and stated he will have a close eye on Reigns-Solo Sikoa.

Will The Rock get involved in some way, shape or form in the match?

THE ROCK IS IN THE HOUSE

The People's Champion, The Rock, is in the building, coming out to an enormous reaction from the crowd inside the Intuit Dome. What will "The Final Boss" have to say?

Triple H Kicks Off A Historic Raw On Netflix

After an amazing highlight package recapping some of the historic in WWE and pro wrestling, WWE CCO, Paul "Triple H" Levesque stands inside the middle of the ring to welcome the fans to Raw and the Netflix Era.

What a visual to open the show.

A New Era For WWE

WWE Raw is now LIVE on Netflix.

WWE Raw on Netflix match card

Ula Fala match: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa

WWE Woman's World Championship Match: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso

John Cena appears

The Rock appears

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Steven Muelhausen
STEVEN MUELHAUSEN

: Steven Muehlhausen is a veteran combat sports writer for various outlets including Sporting News and Yahoo Sports. He can be reached at stevemuehlhausen@yahoo.com and followed on Twitter @SMuehlhausenJr.

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