WWE Raw’s Netflix debut was a big success in WWE history. It was exciting, but not everything went as hoped, especially with The Rock choosing to play a “babyface” instead of his usual “Final Boss” character. The Undertaker also appeared on the show, but his appearance also got some negative reactions from another Hall of Famer, Eric Bischoff.
Former WCW executive Eric Bischoff recently shared his thoughts on The Undertaker’s surprise appearance on the premiere episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, and he wasn’t impressed. On his “83 Weeks” podcast, Bischoff criticized WWE for having The Undertaker ride a motorcycle around the ring instead of doing his usual entrance.
He said, “I didn’t like it. I don’t think it gave the audience the opportunity to react to Undertaker the way they actually wanted to react to him.” He then added, “It was cool to see him, but not the same kind of reaction he would have received had he walked into that ring, whether he was in his Undertaker gear or not.”
Bischoff also pointed out that maneuvering the motorcycle around the ring looked “f*****g awkward” and didn’t come off as cool as intended.
The Undertaker congratulates Rhea Ripley on WWE Women’s title win
WWE legend The Undertaker made a surprise appearance on WWE Raw’s Netflix premiere to congratulate Rhea Ripley on her Women’s World Championship win. He shared the moment on X, reflecting on his return and celebrating her big victory.
The first #WWERaw EVER ✔️ The first #RawOnNetflix ✔️
— Undertaker (@undertaker) January 7, 2025
I wasn’t going to miss the chance to be a part of history again! Congrats to the new champ, @RheaRipley_WWE. pic.twitter.com/8it9Z5X7W2
He tweeted, “The first #WWERaw EVER ✔️ The first #RawOnNetflix ✔️ I wasn’t going to miss the chance to be a part of history again! Congrats to the new champ, @RheaRipley_WWE.”
