Raw on Netflix debut news.
- There were huge boos for the Saudi Arabia video package for the Royal Rumble.
- There were no Main Event or Speed tapings. We were told the unveiling of the ring was a big part of WWE's plans for Raw on Netflix, and getting matches before 5 PM local time wasn't optimal.
- There was production for Raw "only seen by the likes of WrestleMania" per those we spoke to.
- Triple H's open, Logan Paul video wasn't listed on internal rundowns.
- The Rock was hanging out backstage after his segments.
- This week was Rhea Ripley's second one on one match on Raw in the last year, and third match on Raw in that period.
- We're told the backstage area was a stressful one considering the importance of the show.
- Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode produced The Rock's segment. There aren't usually producers for segments without physicality.
- WWE did not use the blanket sound they usually use on the Raw broadcast.
- Will Friedle, Kieran Culkin, Maryse, Kay Adams, Eric Andre were among other names at the show that weren't noted on the broadcast.
- As noted, Becky Lynch was not at the show. Talent we spoke to thought Becky and Penta would be there, but that wasn't the case.
- WWE could have gone much longer on the broadcast if they wanted to.
Raw on Netflix 1/6 Producers:
- Rock promo: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode
- Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan: Petey Williams & Jamie Noble
- Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre: Jason Jordan
- Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk: Chris Park/Abyss
Writers
- John Cena promo: Alexandra Williams & Ryan Ward
- Jey Uso entrance: Drake Maverick
- Hulk Hogan interview: Brian Parise
WWE Smackdown 1/10 Producers
- WWE Speed: Charlie Dempsey vs. Chad Gable: Nick Aldis
- Paul Heyman & Cody Rhodes: Michael Hayes & Jamie Noble
- Michin vs. Chelsea Green: Kenny Dykstra
- Los Garza vs. Pretty Deadly: Shawn Daivari
- LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: Shane Helms
- Motor City Machine Guns vs. A-Town Down Under: Bobby Roode
- Tiffany Stratton promo: TJ Wilson
- Fatal Four Way top contender match: TJ Wilson
- Cody Rhodes & Jimmy Uso vs. Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga: Michael Hayes & Jamie Noble
- Michael Kirshenbaum and Cristian Scovell were listed as the writers on the Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes promo. Scovell is usually the writer on Cody Rhodes.
- Devyn Prieto and Sondra Lacey were listed as writers for Tiffany Stratton's
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