Celebrities, wrestling legends, and record-breaking numbers highlight a historic night at the Intuit Dome
Summary
– WWE Raw’s Netflix debut drew a star-studded crowd, including Travis Scott, Vanessa Hudgens, and Hulk Hogan
– The event set a new record for WWE’s highest-grossing arena gate, exceeding $3 million internationally
– The black mat featuring sponsor logos added a fresh, UFC-inspired look to the WWE presentation
WWE’s highly anticipated debut on Netflix became a full-blown Hollywood spectacle at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. With a star-studded red carpet and packed arena, this event kicked off WWE’s new era in style.
The crowd featured an impressive roster of celebrities like Travis Scott, Vanessa Hudgens, Michael Che, and Ashton Kutcher. Wrestling fans were thrilled to see Stephen Amell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and WWE superfan Danielle Fishel in attendance. WWE legends Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, Stephanie McMahon, and Nikki Bella also joined the festivities.
The Undertaker made an unforgettable entrance on his motorcycle after Rhea Ripley’s title defense, while Hulk Hogan faced mixed reactions during his live promo. Meanwhile, The Rock’s opening promo electrified the sold-out crowd of over 17,000 fans. He announced that the event set a new record for WWE’s highest-grossing arena gate, estimated to exceed $3 million.
In a first for WWE, the Raw mat was black and featured prominent sponsor logos, including Fortnite, Netflix, Cricket Wireless, and Snickers, giving the event a polished, UFC-like feel.
The combination of Hollywood glitz, historic numbers, and a refreshed presentation showcased WWE’s transition into a new era. This Netflix debut wasn’t just a wrestling event but a game-changing spectacle.
NIKKI BELLA ❤️ #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/aQvcvMUiVP
— Netflix (@netflix) January 7, 2025
