Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena are ready to return to WWE. The two actors began their careers as professional wrestlers and quickly became standout stars. Cena signed with WWE in 2001 when it was still known as WWF. He won numerous World Championships and would eventually pivot his career into Hollywood. Johnson took a similar path, turning a college football career into a WWF contract in 1996. Johnson managed to carve his own niche in Hollywood after winning multiple championships. Both returned to wrestling in part-time roles.
In their latest return to their roots, Johnson and Cena took to Twitter on Sunday to announce that they would be appearing in WWE Raw on Monday, January 6. They will appear live from the Intuit Dome on Netflix, and both expressed their excitement about the return. Check out their announcements below:
Cena’s announcement was exciting, though it was little more than an announcement. He expressed his honor to join the “history-making” night. Of particular note for Cena was the fact that the line-up for the fights are “star-studded“.
Johnson, on the other hand, expressed his connection with his roots among the Samoan people. He explained his dedication to remaining close to his roots, and that he hopes to return to Samoa soon. He dedicated his upcoming performance on WWE Raw to choice members of his family and all of his ancestors.
What Cena And Johnson’s WWE Returns Mean
Netflix has been attempting to find its own niche in sports broadcasting. After Prime Video proved that streaming services could broadcast live sports through Thursday Night Football, Netflix has been attempting to capitalize. The well-publicized Paul vs. Tyson boxing match was an early step into the industry, and the platform found success quickly. It repeated its efforts by broadcasting the NFL Christmas Day games to massive ratings. WWE Raw represents its latest attempt to find a way to stream sports games live.
Viewers who might not otherwise tune in might wish to see yet another extraordinary return by these two champions.
Reintroducing the Rock and Cena is just another way to draw viewership to these games. Both are WWE legends and Hollywood stars, which can bring massive name recognition to this edition of WWE Raw. Viewers who might not otherwise tune in might wish to see yet another extraordinary return by these two champions. More importantly, Cena is reportedly planning to retire from wrestling in 2025, though he still plans a few dozen more appearances. With audiences primed to see Johnson and Cena in Hollywood movies and shows, getting to see Cena’s retirement tour could also draw more eyes.
Our Take On The Rock And Cena’s Return
It’s Always A Welcome Sight
WWE Raw has worked tirelessly to cultivate new talent, which has been essential in widening its influence. With Cena ready to retire, it is more evident than ever that it cannot rely on the same stars forever. Still, by including Cena and Johnson here, they can draw classic viewers and new ones. Anyone who enjoys them in movies and on TV might tune in, enjoy the other stars, and stick around. This is a brilliant decision as WWE truly goes worldwide, and it can usher in years of thrilling storylines and strong viewership.
Source: John Cena & Dwayne Johnson / Twitter
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