Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on WWE RAW’s Netflix debut during a recent episode of The Wrestling Time Machine with Mac Davis. The January 6 premiere marked WWE’s transition to worldwide streaming distribution.
Speaking about the historic move, Bischoff emphasized the unprecedented nature of WWE’s global reach through the streaming platform.
The idea, the fact that this show is going live worldwide is such a massive step into the future, in really a way that none of us, us being myself, I would have ever imagined being possible. Ever, ever ever would have fantasized about it before streaming and before such thing as Netflix and all that.
The Netflix premiere has catalyzed momentum heading into Royal Rumble season, with John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre announcing their participation in the premium live event.
The upcoming Royal Rumble on February 1 in Indianapolis presents significant challenges for Roman Reigns. The event features an impressive roster of competitors, including LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre positions himself as a direct threat to Reigns’ aspirations, declaring his role as a Bloodline hunter after targeting former members Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Jimmy Uso.
Royal Rumble statistics suggest an uphill battle for Reigns. While multiple superstars have won the event more than once, consecutive championship victories remain rare. Following Cody Rhodes’ 2024 victory and Reigns’ previous win in 2015, historical patterns indicate challenging odds for repeat winners.