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Memorable Moments from the Premiere of WWE ‘Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix

By Michael Fairman

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It was an epic night when live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6th, Monday Night Raw held its highly-anticipated premiere on Netflix.

With many celebrities in attendance, pro wrestling royalty and high stakes matches the debut could have easily been a premium live eventĀ  It proved that the partnership between the WWE and its new streaming home, Netflix was off and running.

When it came down to going live, it was WWE’s chief content office, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who welcomed the new era of pro wrestling with not only an incredible cold open package, we previously previewed Monday morning, but the visual of a lone spotlight on him ringing in the new year, and this new frontier for the WWE and its global audience.

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Next, The Rock “came back to Los Angeles” and he also spoke of this revolutionary moment for the organization and gave props to both Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. Time will tell if that continues.

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THAT ULA FALA IS MINE

The Rock was followed by the opener, the OTC Roman Reigns trying to get the Ula Fala back around his neck from the hands of his cousin, and Bloodline 2.0 leader, Solo Sikoa. In the highly-publicized “Tribal Combat,” match, weapons were fair game, referees were knocked out, and of course, there were run-ins galore! You had Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso out to help the OTC as Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga were trying to destroy Reigns.

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All of a sudden, Kevin Owens appeared out of nowhere and went nuts on Reigns, taking out years of frustration and what set him off about former friend, Cody Rhodes, when Rhodes teamed with Reigns for one-night against the new Bloodline. As Kevin pummeled the OTC, the Universal champ arrived and took his fight to Owens right out of the arena.

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In the end, Reigns speared Sikoa for the victory. The Wiseman, Paul Heyman and the OTC came into possession of the Ula Fala. Only it was The Rock who came back out to the ring who would do the honors. He embraced Reigns as Roman reclaimed his place as the one and only Tribal Chief. At first, Reigns and Heyman looked suspicious of The Rock’s demeanor, but for now, The Rock played it off as all is OK within the fam.

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RHEA RIPLEY WINS WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP; CELEBRATES WITH THE UNDERTAKER

The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley, as expected defeated Liv Morgan and her Judgment Day cronies, her ex, Dominik “Dom Dom” Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez. It was a back and forth battle but Ripley prevailed, and a good swift kick to the crotch of Mysterio made it all the sweeter.Ā  However, can you get any better than “The American Badass”, The Undertaker riding in on his motorcycle to a raucous crowd, to then have The Eradicator and The Badass celebrating her win!

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JOHN CENA STAKES HIS CLAIM FOR THE ROYAL RUMBLE

The 2025 farewell tour for John Cena kicked-off when the 16-time champion made his way to the ring to talk about how he started as the “Prototype” and wrestled in LA at the start of his career … and how he has this idea to enter the Royal Rumble this February and take the thing and earn his shot at a World Title at WrestleMania 42.Ā  It has been in the rumor mill that WWE is setting up Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena in the main event. If Cena could get back on a winning streak after having lost several of his last matches, he could become a record-breaking 17-time champ. Stay tuned.

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HULK HOGAN GETS BOOED

While Cena got cheers, the arrival of “The Hulkster” in LA was met with resounding boos. Hogan’s appearance was tied to his beer brand with WWE, but his speech in front of an American flag alongside Jimmy “the mouth of the south” Hart was hard to hear being drowned out by fans, who most likely were not happy with Hogan speaking at the Republican National Convention as a celebrity supporter of now President-elect Donald Trump. Hogan attempts to try to talk about the old days of the WWE with his rivals, Randy “Macho Man” Savage et al, but his segment became more about the reaction he was receiving than what he was actually trying to say.

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CM PUNK DEFEATS SETH ROLLINS – BUT THIS FEUD IS FAR FROM OVER

In the main event, you had the crowd split on who they wanted to root for – Seth “Freakin” Rollins or the “Voice of the Voiceless” CM Punk. This match had all the hype and lived up to its expectations. Chants of “This is Awesome” reigned from the over 17,000+ in attendance in a back and forth brutal battle.

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Punk looked to be getting the worst of it, at first, with a Pedigree on the announce table, then a buckle bomb Stomp and a superplex. However, in the end, Punk survived and pinned Rollins leaving him dazed with a bloody cut near his eye.Ā  It was a great closer, and left us wondering how Seth will come back from the defeat and if he can handle it, or is a heel turn forthcoming?

So, what did you think of the premiere episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix? What was your favorite moment? Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first check out this highlight reel from WWE on their top moments of the night.

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Could Kristen Vaganos and Josh Kelly Be Exiting ‘General Hospital?’

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General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.

The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.

Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.

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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?

Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.

So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?

Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.

Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Delivers Sally’s Baby as Billy Reels from Jill’s Health Crisis in Tearjerker Episode

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The Tuesday, October 20 episode saw The Young and the Restless deliver some deeply-poignant moments in the aftermath of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) wedding.

The scenes which will be talked about for some time to come, because of how they can impact longterm story, had Adam (Mark Grossman) being the one to deliver Billy and Sally’s baby, while Billy was gut-punched by a phone call from Snapper Foster that Jill had suffered a heart attack in London.

In story, while up in Sally’s room at the GCAC, wishing his ex all the happiness, (because Adam and Billy have no love lost, and he didn’t want to cause waves), Sally’s water broke. In true soapy fashion, all phones were dead. Sally’s phone was missing because it was with Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Adam’s battery ran out etc. Prior to that, Adam did try to call Billy, but Billy did not pick up his calls, as he was with Cane (Billy Flynn) coming to terms with the news on Jill.

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TORN BETWEEN RUNNING TO HIS MOTHER OR HIS NEW WIFE AND BABY

Now in the perfect storm of circumstances, Adam is the one to help Sally deliver her baby when she begged him to stay with er screaming, ā€œPlease don’t make me do this alone!ā€ Adam reminded Sally that he’d already delivered a baby twice before. She assured him that it will be OK, and not to be scared, because this isn’t the same set of circumstances when she lost their daughter, Ava, during childbirth.

Downstairs, Billy is in tears over his mother. So too is Cane. Cane speaks to Jill on the phone when Snapper holds the phone to her while at her hospital bed. He tells her he loves her. Billy cannot bring himself to talk to his mom.

Cane decides he will go to London. Billy doesn’t know what to do with a new wife and a baby on the way. It’s clear how much losing Jill would devastate Billy. Cane tells Lily (Christel Khalil) what has happened to Jill, and Billy informs Jack (Peter Bergman) before he tries to find his bride who is upstairs in her room.

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A NEW ABBOTT

Back in Sally’s room, eventually Adam asks Sally (who is deep in labor), if she thought she was having a girl or boy, and she said a boy. But then, Adam introduced her to her ā€œbeautiful, perfect baby girl.ā€ It was a moment laced with so much history for Adam and Sally and Adam and Billy, when you think of the deaths of Ava and Deliah.

As Sally cradled her newborn little bundle of joy, Adam went to go get Billy at her request, and as he made his way to the door, Billy was standing there. Billy is stunned to see his rival standing, but then Sally tells Billy to meet his daughter!

Billy rushes to the bedside to be my his new wife and daughter, with the heartbreaking final shot of Adam emotionally overcome thinking of the baby he has lost with Sally. and how he wishes things could have turned out differently in a bittersweet moment.

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EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCES

The episode was laced with hankie-inducing moments from Jason Thompson, Courtney Hope, Mark Grossman and Billy Flynn, who each delivered, to bring this story so much heart and history.Ā  There is plenty of Emmy material within for next year for these four.

You can check out the final moments of yesterday’s episode where Billy meets his daughter for the first time, followed by the final shot of Adam at the door below, followed by our live chat replay with Y&R stars, Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope which streamed immediately after this episode aired in all timezones on the Michael Fairman Channel.

Now let us know, did you reach for the hankies during the episode? Did you like that Adam was the one to deliver Sally’s baby? Do you think something more will happen with Jill? Share your reactions in the comment section.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Finn Blows a Gasket After Steffy Reveals She’s Gone Ahead and Become Carter and Daphne’s Surrogate

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On the Monday, October 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, after Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stammering around and trying to find a way to couch her lie to her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan), she finally admits what she has been dreading telling him.

But not before, Finn and Steffy rehash Monaco, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), and how it was turning point in their lives (that’s an understatement) with Finn reiterating, “Our marriage is precious. What we have is pure and true.ā€

Finn promises Sheila is out of their lives for good, and Steffy chokes back tears saying how she wished she hadn’t removed her ring and hightailed it out of Monaco. She says she wishes she could take that back, but she can’t.

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Steffy tells Finn she has a lot to say. Finn tells her there is nothing they can’t overcome. Steffy says she made a significant decision while he was away. She goes to to say what a great friend Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) has been to her. Finn asks if Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) are still interviewing to find a surrogate? Steffy says they found someone and the process has begun, and its “me.”

Finn gulps, ā€œWhat do you mean it’s you?ā€ Steffy eeks out of her mouth, “I agreed to be Daphne and Carter’s surrogate.ā€ Finn, who is a doctor no less says, “I don’t understand!” He explains he knows there is a list of medical and legal hurdles someone has to go through before a woman can become a surrogate for a couple. He also tells Steffy he knows she could never carry a child and give it up.

Next, Finn tells Steffy she’s wonderful for considering to do this for Carter and Daphne, but she’ll have to tell them no. Steffy says it’s too late. That while he was out of town they went ahead with the procedure. Finn asks, ā€œWhat procedure?ā€ Steffy responds, ā€œThe fertilization of the eggs.ā€ Finn learns they used Steffy’s frozen eggs and did the implantation and loses it!

ā€œI can’t believe you went and did that! This isn’t something a wife does when their husband is out of town on a business trip,” hollers Finn. He cannot believe what he is hearing and that his wife just went and did this without him! He pushes back on Steffy. demanding answers, ā€œThere’s more going on here. What is it? Steffy? Tell me!” We fade to black.

You can check out the pivotal scene between Finn and Steffy below.

Now weigh-in: are you glad Finn is as of now not being a doofus? That he is pushy back on Steffy? Do you think Steffy will continue with this lie or admit she slept with Carter and became pregnant? Either way, would Finn stay with his wife while she became a surrogate for Carter and Daphne? Let us know in the comment section.

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