The Rock’s Instagram Live Caught WWE by Surprise During RAW on Netflix Debut

The Rock’s return to WWE during the January 6 RAW Netflix debut was expected to be a major moment, but what happened backstage caught WWE by surprise. Not only did The Rock make a huge impact with his unscripted promo, but his Instagram Live session during the show threw WWE management for a loop.

After making his big entrance and engaging the crowd with an unscripted promo, The Rock continued to stir the pot in a way no one anticipated. He thanked Cody Rhodes, who was sitting ringside, and acknowledged Roman Reigns, further adding intrigue to the evening. However, it wasn’t just what happened in the ring that left WWE scrambling—it was The Rock’s decision to go live on Instagram.

According to Billi Bhatti’s report on the Dirty Sheets Backstage Informer podcast, The Rock didn’t clear his Instagram Live plans with WWE before going live during the show. As Bhatti explained, “After The Rock did what he did in the ring, and once they knew they would be airing The Rock going back through the backstage area, there was actually no need at that point any further to edit the segments with Cody because he already f****d up 12 months’ worth of storylines.”

The Rock’s unplanned live session disrupted WWE’s planned storylines, leaving the company to scramble to adjust to the unscripted moments.

Despite the chaos, The Rock’s impact didn’t stop there. After his RAW segment, he teased a future appearance on NXT by going live on Instagram again and casually saying, “See you in NXT,” leaving fans eagerly awaiting what’s next. The Rock clearly isn’t playing by WWE’s usual rules as he continues to make waves in the new Netflix era.

The Rock’s unplanned Instagram Live may have caught WWE off guard, but it’s clear he’s still in control of the spotlight. Whether he’s breaking the rules or simply keeping fans on their toes, one thing is for sure—The Rock knows how to make a lasting impact. WWE might be scrambling to adjust, but with Dwayne Johnson, the unpredictability is part of the package.

What do you think about The Rock going off-script with his Instagram Live? Is it a smart move or a step too far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!