WWE | John Cena's Last RAW | Official Trailer | Netflix
Look, I'll be blunt: this feels less like a TV special and more like a farewell party dressed up in pyrotechnics. John Cena (movies and tv series)'s final Raw - presented under that mouthful of a title - lands like a gut punch and a hug at the same time. It's big, loud, and sentimental. And yeah, maybe a little calculated. But when you're watching someone who's been a constant for decades get one last night at Madison Square Garden, you let some cheese slide. You'll probably need it.
What hits
- Emotion - The night leans into the nostalgia hard. Think crowd chants, familiar poses, and moments that remind you why Cena became more than a wrestler to so many fans.
- Stagecraft - MSG looks the part. Lighting, music cues, and the arena's legacy are used to make the evening feel monumental. It's a spectacle built to make you feel small in the best way.
- Star power - Cena is still Cena: charismatic, earnest, and oddly timeless. The supporting roster brings energy and context; nobody steals the show, but they make it richer.
What stumbles
- Pacing - There are stretches that drag; the sentimental beats are effective but sometimes overextended. Think about it this way: one tearful moment is powerful. Five in a row? You're blinking to stay awake.
- Production polish - It's cinematic in places and very TV in others. That mismatch can be jarring. Maybe it's the blend of live television and cinematic framing. Maybe it's intentional. I'm not sure, but it's noticeable.
- Self-awareness - There's a fine line between honoring a legend and selling a legacy. Sometimes the program crosses it. You'll catch yourself rolling your eyes, then getting goosebumps the next minute.
But here's the thing: Cena's presence anchors everything. He knows how to work a crowd and how to make a quiet moment land. And when the arena sings back to him, it's genuinely moving. That kind of reciprocal energy doesn't happen by accident.
Standout moments
- Quiet interactions between Cena and longtime rivals/allies - small gestures, meaningful.
- The ritual of walking the ramp in MSG light. It hits differently when you realize the weight of the place.
- Short in-ring exchanges that remind you why pro wrestling is equal parts theater and athleticism. Not everything is about pyrotechnics; sometimes a look says it all.
Honestly, the special succeeds when it trusts the audience's memory. Let the old moments breathe. Let the crowd react. Don't oversell it. And most of the time, it follows that rule. When it doesn't, it's still entertaining - just a touch theatrical in the ways we've seen a thousand times.
Who it's for
- If you grew up with Cena, you'll probably cry. Loudly. In public. No shame.
- If you like big, live-sports energy and a sense of occasion, this is right up your alley.
- If you want deep, meaty storytelling beyond nostalgia, you might come away wanting more.
And one more note: the whole thing wears its intentions on its sleeve. It wants to be remembered. It wants to be shared. It wants to feel historic. Sometimes that's sincere. Sometimes it's marketing. It's kind of both. But when the lights go down and the chants rise up - well, that's the part I'll take with me.
In short: WWE | John Cena's Last RAW | Official Trailer | Netflix pulls at the heartstrings, flexes the arena-sized production values, and gives Cena a send-off that mostly lands. It's not perfect. It's still worth watching. Because some finales have to feel big. This one does.
