CM Punk triumphed over Seth Rollins in a historic match on the Netflix premiere of WWE Raw.
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The intense bout saw the rivals take their fight outside the ring, with both men proclaiming their pivotal roles in the WWE universe. The match turned into a brutal exchange of signature moves.
Punk survived two Pedigrees, while Seth endured multiple GTS attacks. In the end, Punk hit two consecutive GTS moves to secure the victory. Roman Reigns faced Solo Sikoa in a near hour-long Tribal Combat match for the title of Tribal Chief.
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The bout featured numerous near falls and dramatic moments, including Roman hitting Solo with a top-rope Powerbomb through a table.
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Interferences from Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, and Tama Tonga added to the chaos.
Despite this, Roman hit a spear on Solo to reclaim the Ula Fala and his position as Tribal Chief. The Rock appeared surprised, walking to the ring during the Tribal Combat match. In a dramatic moment, he acknowledged his cousin Roman, signaling no heel turn for now.
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In other matches, Rhea Ripley defeated Liv Morgan to become the new Women’s Champion, hitting three Riptides for the win. Drew McIntyre’s arrogance cost him his match against Jey Uso, who won with a roll-up. John Cena announced his participation in the Royal Rumble, while The New Day entertained the live audience with a playful nod to Kendrick Lamar.
The first WWE Raw broadcast on Netflix lived up to the hype, setting a strong foundation for the WrestleMania season with major stars and compelling matches.
