WWE enthusiasts are buzzing with disbelief over Netflix’s latest move to censor a heated exchange between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi on Monday Night RAW. Fans tuning in live witnessed the two grapplers flipping the bird to each other during a Hell in a Cell segment, only to find this moment snipped from replays. Instead, viewers were treated to a wide shot of the cage, leaving them puzzled and vocal on social media.
This isn't the first time WWE has felt the pruning shears of Netflix’s policies. Previously, objectionable words on Lesnar’s T-shirt and scenes with blood were also trimmed out. Followers of the sport are questioning Netflix’s famous freedom of expression, which seems at odds with their latest censorship decisions.
The WWE universe was quick to express their discontent online. One frustrated fan wrote, "This is beyond ridiculous. Netflix is desperate to make Brock Lesnar PG," while another quipped about the ongoing censorship, saying, "Like fr, censoring his already 'censored' T-shirt and now this." The sentiment is clear – fans feel robbed of the raw, unfiltered entertainment they expect from the platform.
“What’s the point of being on Netflix if they censor literally everything?” shared another frustrated viewer, capturing the collective sentiment.
As the tension builds, Lesnar and Femi, who have been locked in a rivalry since WrestleMania 42, are gearing up for their much-anticipated tiebreaker at WWE SummerSlam 2026. With the score tied at 1-1, fans are eager to see how this fierce competition will unfold. Naturally, they hope the showdown won't fall prey to more censorship controversy.
In the lead-up to SummerSlam, all eyes are on Netflix and WWE to see if they will address the fans’ grievances. The outcome could shape future content strategies and how both entities navigate the fine line between creative expression and viewer sensitivities.