On Monday in Brooklyn, WWE Raw filled every seat at Barclays Center for a much-anticipated event marking the WWE Raw Netflix collaboration, though viewers expecting an appearance from Stranger Things stars were left waiting. As WWE commemorated the one-year milestone of its streaming partnership, executives from both Netflix and TKO were in attendance to witness the sold-out event, but no cast members from the hit Netflix series were involved.
Executives Attend as Stranger Things Tie-In Lacks Cast Presence
This week’s edition of WWE Raw was promoted as a collaborative event with Netflix’s Stranger Things, which had recently concluded its popular run. Yet, the show unfolded without participation from any Stranger Things personalities, a detail highlighted by Bryan Alvarez.
“I was told nobody from Stranger Things doing anything on the show tonight, which would be odd,”
Bryan Alvarez, reporter, stated.
While the absence of the Stranger Things cast may have surprised some fans, the energy remained high inside Barclays Center. High-level representatives from Netflix and TKO attended the event, signaling the significance of the anniversary for WWE’s first year on the streaming service.
“A ton of TKO execs and Netflix people at the show tonight, it’s completely sold out,”
Alvarez added.
Key Moments and Performer Tributes
During the night, the wrestling action featured IYO SKY paying homage to retired star Hiroshi Tanahashi by delivering his signature move, the slingblade, to Asuka in the opening match. Commentator Corey Graves acknowledged Tanahashi’s recent retirement during the broadcast, highlighting his last bout at Wrestle Kingdom 20 against AEW’s Kazuchika Okada.
IYO SKY joined forces with Ripley to emerge victorious over the Kabuki Warriors, capturing the Women’s Tag Team Championship. This win added to the memorable atmosphere of the WWE Raw Netflix collaboration event.
Looking Ahead for WWE Raw and Netflix Partnership
The sold-out event in Brooklyn marked a strong showing for the ongoing collaboration between WWE and Netflix. With major executives present and the buzz surrounding milestone moments inside the ring, the alliance continues to draw attention from industry figures and fans alike. As WWE Raw continues its partnership with Netflix, future events may feature more visible crossover moments, but for this anniversary, the focus rested squarely on the action and celebration within the Barclays Center.
