| Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Location | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
| Occasion | One-year anniversary of WWE Raw on Netflix |
| Theme | Stranger Things crossover (Upside Down takeover) |
| Special Feature | Stranger Things-themed WWE Championship belt |
On January 6, 2026, Netflix celebrated the one-year anniversary of Monday Night Raw streaming on its platform with a full-scale Stranger Things takeover at Barclays Center. The event blended WWE’s spectacle with the eerie world of Hawkins and the Upside Down, creating a cinematic crossover between sports entertainment and pop culture.
Event Highlights
The arena was transformed with Stranger Things visuals: commentators opened from the WSQK van, a Scoops Ahoy boat appeared backstage, a Demogorgon burst through Gorilla Position, and vines wrapped the ring and announcers’ table. Netflix also unveiled a special Stranger Things-themed championship belt.
Key Matches
Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY defeated The Kabuki Warriors to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Becky Lynch captured the Women’s Intercontinental Championship by defeating Maxxine Dupri. CM Punk retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker, while Liv Morgan defeated Lyra Valkyria with Roxanne Perez and Bayley at ringside.
Cultural Impact
The crossover showcased Netflix’s growing partnership with WWE, merging wrestling action with supernatural storytelling. It reinforced Netflix’s push into live entertainment while giving fans an immersive experience that felt like a live-action episode of Stranger Things.
