The debut episode of WWE Raw on Netflix featured a significant moment that WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray believes speaks volumes about the direction of the company under Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
The opening segment featured a powerful video showing an artist painting a mural on the ring canvas, celebrating the history of professional wrestling. Accompanied by Triple H’s narration, the video built to a dramatic reveal, where Levesque himself stood in the middle of the ring to officially welcome fans to the “Netflix Era” of WWE programming.
On Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray dissected the impact of this moment, emphasizing that Triple H’s actions symbolically “planted a flag” for both himself and WWE.
“Planted a Flag” for WWE and Triple H
Bully Ray was quick to highlight the significance of this particular moment, saying it represented a definitive statement about the current state of WWE and the company’s future under Levesque’s leadership.
“WWE has just put their flag firmly,” Bully Ray stated. “If you didn’t think it was in there strong and firm before, it is cemented in as of last night. This company is bigger than it’s ever been and it’s unstoppable at this point. The only people that can stop WWE are WWE.”
Ray also noted how the visual imagery was a personal statement from Triple H himself. He believes that in that moment, Levesque declared, “My name is Paul Levesque. I run this f****** ship. This is my show. This is my creative. This is my everything. This is no longer my father-in-law’s vision.”
A New Era in WWE
Bully Ray’s words echo the sentiment many have had since Vince McMahon stepped down in 2022 following allegations of sexual misconduct. Triple H took the reins of WWE Creative and has since been credited with bringing fresh ideas and compelling storylines to WWE’s television product.
Levesque has also overseen significant deals, including WWE’s move to streaming platforms, and the company’s increasing global reach. His leadership is now considered central to WWE’s ongoing success, as evidenced by the launch of this new Netflix Era.
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