John Cena Kicks Off Farewell Tour During Netflix’s WWE Raw Premiere

In a highly anticipated event, WWE’s Monday Night Raw made its exclusive debut on Netflix on January 5, 2025. The evening was marked by the legendary John Cena beginning his farewell tour, a significant moment for wrestling fans worldwide. Cena, an iconic figure in WWE, expressed his gratitude, stating, “This isn’t just a farewell; it’s a celebration of everything we’ve built together in this incredible journey.” The episode was notable for its energetic matches and surprise appearances, including a showdown between Seth Rollins and AJ Styles. The show opened with a raucous crowd, thrilled to witness the first-ever live wrestling event streamed on Netflix. After a thrilling main event, Cena received an emotional farewell from fans, echoing through the arena as he promised to continue to contribute to WWE in new roles moving forward. WWE has described the move to Netflix as a game-changer, with plans to explore new programming possibilities. WWE executive Stephanie McMahon stated, “Bringing Monday Night Raw to Netflix allows us to reach a wider audience and offer our fans a unique viewing experience like never before.” With Cena’s farewell tour officially underway, WWE fans are eagerly anticipating what is next for ‘The Champ’ and the future of Monday Night Raw on Netflix.