WWE’s January 6th edition of Monday Night RAW, marking the start of the Netflix era, promises to be an iconic event, though plans for a Stone Cold Steve Austin surprise appearance were reportedly scrapped.
Chris Featherstone revealed that Austin was initially considered for the show but ultimately removed from plans. Fans continue to hope for his involvement at WrestleMania 41, especially after his absence from WrestleMania 40 despite original plans.
Austin was last seen on WWE programming in the main event of WrestleMania 38 – Night 1 in 2022, where he came out of retirement after 19 years and defeated Kevin Owens in an impromptu No Holds Barred match.
Earlier today, The Rock confirmed that he will return tomorrow night. Here’s what The Final Boss wrote:
“Besides having my three daughters, my Samoan High Chief Title, High Chief Seiuli is one of the greatest honor of my life.
I gave my word and made a commitment 20 years ago to his Highness High Chief Maleatoa Tunamafili II and to our people of Samoa, that I would ‘leave my boyish ways behind’ (well, I try) and carry my Samoan, Polynesian, and Black culture around the world with great respect, pride, kindness, MANA, humility, and warrior spirit.
Fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way)
After 20 yrs of proudly carrying our culture with me around the world, I can’t wait to soon return back home to Samoa. I already have chills just thinking about it
Until then, I’ll come back home to WWE tomorrow night as we make history on Netflix and begin a new and exciting era.
Tomorrow night is dedicated to my grandfather, the High Chief Peter Maivia, my grandmother, Lia Maivia and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson and my ancestors who have ALL paved the way.
~ High Chief Seiuli”
The People’s Champion also shared the following video:
The Rock confirms WWE return on RAW Netflix premierepic.twitter.com/UvbYsu1Kq4
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 5, 2025
Below is the card for RAW:
– Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match for the Ula Fala
– CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
– Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship
– Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
– The New Day vs. Rey Mysterio and a Tag Team Partner of his choosing
– John Cena’s Farewell Tour begins
– The Rock returns
– Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is advertised to appear
According to WrestleTix, over 15,000 fans will be in attendance at the Intuit Dome for this historic episode.
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