OG Bloodline member to leave Roman Reigns, CM Punk's new alliance formed? 5 Ways WWE could end the premiere episode of RAW on Netflix
Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins will carry the company as WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere approaches. Netflix will stream the Monday Night show from January 6, 2025, and fans are waiting to see how the change in broadcast will affect the product. WWE will likely move some big stars from NXT and SmackDown to bolster the red brand’s roster in the coming weeks.
Triple H has already booked some big matches for the first episode of RAW on Netflix. Because of the stacked card, the show seems more like a PLE.
There are many ways WWE could end the first episode of RAW on Netflix to make headlines and keep fans glued to their screens for the following week’s show. With the number of big matches and segments planned for the show, the creative team will have a good pool of twists to pick from.
Below are five ways, WWE could end the premiere episode of RAW on Netflix to kick off 2025.
#5. Gunther could attack CM Punk and Seth Rollins
CM Punk and Seth Rollins will main event RAW’s Netflix premiere on January 6. The spot will allow the two top stars to perform their hearts out to entertain WWE fans.
Meanwhile, World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is not booked for a match at the show despite being the brand's top champion. This could force The Ring General to do the unthinkable.
Gunther has been feeling more confident after defeating Finn Balor and Damian Priest to retain his World Heavyweight Title. He could find his next challengers by attacking CM Punk and Seth Rollins to end their match in a no-contest.
His actions will protect either man from a loss in their first match. They will also add the title to the rivalry, and once one of them defeats Gunther, they could continue to compete for it.
#4. The Rock could return to confront Roman Reigns to close WWE RAW on Netflix
The final match on RAW’s Netflix debut will see CM Punk and Seth Rollins compete. However, the final segment could be much different.
Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will battle for the Ula Fala in Tribal Combat. The winner could get a proper ceremony to close the show.
Many fans expect The OTC to defeat Solo Sikoa and remain the only Tribal Chief in the company. During the Ula Fala ceremony, The Rock could appear again on the stage as he did at WWE Bad Blood.
The Final Boss could gesture towards Roman Reigns, possibly teasing a match between the two without saying a word. The ending would create headlines to get the show over.
#3. Seth Rollins could turn full heel
CM Punk has been accepted by WWE fans with open arms since his return to the company. Meanwhile, Seth Rollins hasn’t been too happy with how things have folded out for The Best in the World since his return.
The main event match between the two stars will be a treat for fans. Punk will be riding high on a rivalry win over Drew McIntyre earlier this year.
Fans could see Punk get the better of The Visionary on RAW’s Netflix premiere. He could win by exploiting Seth Rollins’s frustration, breaking him in the process.
Rollins could turn full heel after the contest and attack CM Punk to make a statement. His actions will keep their rivalry going while establishing clear roles for both men going forward.
#2. CM Punk could turn his attention to Roman Reigns
WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere could have some hidden gems for fans. The show could finally reveal the favor Paul Heyman owes The Best in the World.
CM Punk could potentially win his match against Seth Rollins. Following his win, he could confront Roman Reigns either in the arena or backstage as the show nears its end.
The segment could build tensions between the two stars just weeks after Punk helped Reigns and his team win the Survivor Series: WarGames match. With Paul Heyman’s favor to The Best in the World waiting, it would add much more flavor to their potential rivalry.
Rumors suggest CM Punk and Roman Reigns will compete at WrestleMania 41. The first show of 2025 would be the perfect platform to ignite that rivalry.
#1. Paul Heyman could turn on Roman Reigns to end WWE RAW's Netflix premiere
Since returning to SmackDown and bringing CM Punk to assist Roman Reigns and his team at Survivor Series: WarGames, Paul Heyman has been the talk of the wrestling circles.
Many fans want to see Heyman work with Punk again. That change could come early next month, when The Best in the World may win his match against Seth Rollins.
He could then get Paul Heyman to turn on Roman Reigns and align with him to close out RAW on Netflix to make headlines. The change in loyalties could be a result of the favor The Wiseman owes his former client.
The new alliance could help Punk build towards his match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. It would be great to see the OG Bloodline member work with his former client for the contest.