Triple H, the WWE Head of Creative, built excitement on social media ahead of Monday Night RAW by previewing a unique WWE RAW Stranger Things crossover. This highly anticipated event, set for January 5 at Brooklyn‘s Barclays Center, promises a fresh twist as the world of professional wrestling collides with the supernatural elements of the hit Netflix series.
WWE and Stranger Things Unite in Brooklyn
The Stamford-based wrestling giant is ramping up anticipation for this special edition of RAW, bringing an all-star lineup to audiences both at the arena and streaming on Netflix. The show’s highlight features The Vision’s Bron Breakker stepping into the ring against CM Punk in a battle for the World Heavyweight Championship, a bout expected to draw major attention from the wrestling community.
To further add to the anticipation, Triple H shared a promotional video on Instagram spotlighting this blockbuster match. He suggested that the upcoming WWE x Stranger Things episode could introduce dramatic changes to the ongoing narrative of the promotion, echoing the unpredictable themes of the Netflix show.
“The Stranger Things #WWERaw could turn the @WWE upside down… Punk vs. Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship. This Monday LIVE on @netflix,” he wrote.
Fans are eager to witness how Stranger Things-inspired surprises might be woven into the WWE’s classic storytelling style, making this crossover one of RAW’s most buzzed-about episodes in recent memory. The collaboration represents WWE’s push to marry pop culture phenomena with its athletic spectacle, enhancing fan engagement and expanding its audience.
Speculation Surrounds The Rock and Triple H Backstage Situation
Amid the buzz for the WWE RAW Stranger Things crossover, speculation continues regarding The Rock’s absence during John Cena’s Farewell Tour, especially after Cena’s unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025. Fans anticipated a major role for The Rock, yet he has not appeared since the event, leading industry observers to question the reasons behind his absence.
In a recent interview with -7 Sports, wrestling veteran Vince Russo, once the head writer for WWE, weighed in on the situation. Russo believes backstage tensions may be keeping The Rock away, with factions forming around both Triple H and The Rock within the company.
“Bro, I gotta tell you something. The only thing I see is I am convinced by looking at the landscape and what’s been going on for especially the last year and what not. I believe there is heat between Triple H and The Rock. I believe there are camps. I believe there are sides. I believe The Rock is laying low in the weeds,” Russo said. [H/T – TJRWrestling]
The ongoing speculation leaves WWE fans wondering when—or if—The Rock will make his next dramatic return to WWE programming. As the Barclays Center prepares for its Stranger Things-themed RAW and with major matches set to unfold, the world of sports entertainment remains as unpredictable and electrifying as ever.
The integration of Stranger Things into WWE RAW, along with shifting backstage dynamics among stars like Triple H and The Rock, underscores the company’s enduring quest to innovate and keep its global fanbase hooked. All eyes will be on Brooklyn as the WWE RAW Stranger Things crossover hits the airwaves.
