Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day.
• WWE’s Netflix debut of Monday Night RAW was a success both in the ring and behind the scenes. The RAW Post Show team — Joe Tessitore, Big E, and Wade Barrett — earned high praise from WWE executives for their standout performance.
According to PWInsider, Tessitore’s smooth hosting, Barrett’s expert insights, and Big E’s charisma created a dynamic trio that impressed many backstage.
Their recap of key moments, including The Rock’s record-breaking announcement and the $3 million gate at the Intuit Dome, added polish to the historic event.
New WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton also made waves with an overwhelmingly positive crowd reaction, sparking backstage buzz. WWE higher-ups were reportedly impressed, viewing her as one of the company’s most promising rising stars.
WATCH: Tiffany Stratton Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction:
• Ric Flair has firmly dismissed any rumors of a ring return while responding to Bronson Reed’s recent joke about his Tsunami splash.
Reed had humorously claimed the move would “kill” Flair with a Tsunami if he ever competed again. This came after Flair said he has one more match left in him.
In response, Flair tweeted a photo of him flexing his biceps and wrote:
“No Return To The Ring Ever! Thankful For The Great Health And The Conditioning That Would Allow Me To. @BRONSONISHERE Couldn’t Tsunami Me On His Best Day!”
Reed then wrote:
“Papa H better come get his boy.”
Papa H better come get his boy. https://t.co/Sqsfb3hEiM
— BIG BRONSON REED (@BRONSONISHERE) January 7, 2025
