The WWE RAW Netflix premiere showcased the highly anticipated showdown between CM Punk and Seth Rollins in the main event. This match had been building for a long time, and neither Punk nor Rollins had to wait any longer, as both were eager to settle their rivalry.
The match saw Seth Rollins and CM Punk receive massive reactions from the LA crowd at the Inuit Dome. Punk’s first WWE RAW match in eleven years made the moment even more memorable for the fans. The crowd split between chants for both Rollins and Punk during the match, which featured both stars using each other’s signature moves.
In the match’s final moments, Rollins climbed to the top rope with Punk, attempting a Superplex and rolling into a Falcon Arrow. Punk countered mid-move into a GTS, then lifted Rollins again to hit a second GTS, securing the win and receiving a huge ovation from the fans.
After the win, CM Punk spoke with Jackie Redman, reflecting on what it meant to headline the first-ever WWE RAW on Netflix. He also sent a clear warning to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
CM Punk warns Gunther & Cody Rhodes in explosive post match promo
CM Punk reflected on his victory in the main event of the first-ever WWE RAW on Netflix, calling it the biggest accomplishment of his life. He said, “Netflix, the biggest thing I’ve ever done in my life.”
Not only did he label the match as his greatest achievement. Punk also dedicated the match to his friends Chad Gilbert and Chris Bey, but he also issued a warning to the roster, especially WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. He declared, “Royal Rumble, you’re next on the list. Gunther, I’m coming for you. Cody, I’m coming for you. I’m Mr. October. I’m Game 7. I am clutch. I am the best in the world.”
Punk declared his intention to win the Royal Rumble and challenge either Cody Rhodes or Gunther. It will be interesting to see how things unfold in the coming months as the road to WrestleMania 41 begins.
