The first episode of WWE Raw on Netflix delivered a historic night filled with legendary appearances, captivating storylines, and a main event clash between CM Punk and Seth Rollins that blurred the lines between real-life drama and scripted fiction.
The WWE just had its Raw on Netflix debut and it was noteworthy for many reasons. Its groundbreaking presentation, incredible cinematography, and riveting storylines marked a huge step forward for the promotion. The organization made a statement - not just on a historical level, but on an entertainment and pop culture one as well.
With appearances by The Rock, The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, and other legends - as well as the showdown between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa - the inaugural episode was loaded with twists, turns, and surprises. But perhaps the most anticipated moment of the night was the main event battle between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. It was a war of words that led up to this point. Rollins portrays himself as a wrestler who stayed with WWE through thick and thin, while Punk fled the company for years. The two men have a long history together in pro wrestling, both in and out of the ring. So, it only made sense that the Second City Saint would counter Rollins' remarks with a few history lessons, which extended all the way to the match's ending. CM Punk Blurs Real-Life Drama With Televised Fiction Hints at His Controversial Past Have Been a Recurring Part of the Story Close As many wrestling fans know, Punk unceremoniously exited the company right after the 2014 Royal Rumble. He would later appear on a podcast where he ripped into WWE management, then tried to become a UFC fighter (going winless in two career bouts), before finally returning to the squared circle. He signed with All Elite Wrestling - WWE's closest rival at the time - and continued to trash his former employers. That didn't last long, as Punk had two separate confrontations backstage with his fellow performers. Most notably, it was his blowup and physical altercation with Jack Perry (son of the late actor Luke Perry) that eventually led to him returning to WWE triumphantly at last year's Survivor Series. The prodigal son had finally come back hom
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