Monday Night Raw will be making its debut on Netflix on January 6, 2025 and WWE has loaded up the show with tons of incredible matches that already make it a must-see episode. With that said, Sami Zayn has now revealed that some matches from the card were also considered for WrestleMania 41 this year.
While speaking on theBattleground podcast, it was pointed out to Sami Zayn that Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk, and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa are two of the biggest matches on the card for Raws Netflix debut. Zayn was simply asked what he was looking forward to most during the show.
In response, Sami Zayn revealed that the above-mentioned matches were originally considered for WrestleMania 41. Zayn explained that having these matches on the Netflix premiere shows how important this move is for WWE. Both matches could have been the main event at WrestleMania, which shows how seriously WWE is taking this new partnership.
Zayn praised WWE for always giving their best when it matters most. He called the move to Netflix a game-changer and said its the first time Raw wont be on regular TV. While its still unclear how this will change things, he said its a huge moment for WWE and wrestling.
The January 6th episode of Monday Night Raw promises to kick off the Netflix era in a big way since its evident the premiere promises to be a WrestleMania-level spectacle. Therefore, well have to wait and see whether the show truly lives up to all the hype in the end.
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