Predicting Legend Appearances and Returning Stars on WWE Raw's Historic Netflix Debut

When Raw debuts on Netflix on January 6, WWE fans from around the world will be expecting an unforgettable show that reaches the levels of excitement only matched by premium live events and pay-per-views.

WWE has already announced several marquee moments and appearances, including Seth Rollins squaring off with CM Punk, Liv Morgan defending her Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns battling Solo Sikoa, and a John Cena appearance.

But what about the surprises the company inevitably has planned? Here are the legend appearances and returning stars wrestling fans should look for on Raw's Netflix debut.

The Rock

One of the biggest attractions for Monday's episode of Raw is the Tribal Combat battle between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. The men will be fighting for the Ula Fala and the right to be called the Tribal Chief.

With so much family history on the line, there is no doubt that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson makes his presence felt on Netflix.

The WWE Universe last saw The Rock at Bad Blood in October, with the legend making his allegiance with Sikoa and the new version of the Bloodline crystal clear. Johnson will likely return and cost Reigns the victory, setting the stage for their eventual match at WrestleMania 41.

In addition, Johnson is a Director of TKO Group Holdings. He understands the value of his appearances on WWE programming and will show up to ensure the company that pays him has the best possible Netflix debut.

Becky Lynch

During the weeks leading up to the Netflix debut, there were television ads for WWE, with one of the commercials prominently featuring "The Man" Becky Lynch, who hasn't been seen since May when she lost the Women's World Championship to Liv Morgan.

With rumors swirling about her contract with WWE, a report from WrestleVotes suggests Lynch's imminent return "will factor heavily into high-level WrestleMania plans as the road to Las Vegas begins."

What better time to return to WWE programming than the Raw debut on Netflix?

The ideal use of Lynch would be to have her arrive moments after Morgan loses her championship to Ripley. With Ripley celebrating her victory, The Man should make her triumphant return and set her sights on winning back the Women's World Championship.

Other Possible Returns or Debuts

For weeks, WWE programming has been highlighting teaser videos featuring a symbol commonly associated with former AEW Superstar Penta El Zero Miedo.

Last Monday, the company showed his entire mask during a segment, so the logical advancement of the story would be to debut the Mexican performer during the company's marquee Netflix debut.

Another possibility is Charlotte Flair's return from the knee injury that cost her all of last year. While Flair would be a better fit on the SmackDown roster, WWE will be looking to pull out all the stops on Monday, meaning the Queen could arrive on Raw.

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