WrestleMania 41 was landscape-altering and on Monday, WWE presents the Raw after WrestleMania, which should promise its own earth-shattering moments. Raw after WrestleMania airs at 8PM on Netflix.
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Over 120,000 people packed Allegiant Stadium with millions watching around the globe to catch WrestleMania 41. Those fans were treated to no shortage of title changes, big returns, WrestleMania debuts, and so much more. WWE reset the dial with this one and while most are agreeing it wasn’t one of the better two-night shows, it was definitely one of the most impactful. We are less than a month from Backlash so make no mistake, while WrestleMania is in the rearview, the developing stories are only just beginning.
Let’s start with what we know. John Cena will be on the Raw after WrestleMania. WWE announced this a week or so ago while also not promoting Cody Rhodes for the show. It appeared it may be a red herring but nope, the champ is here in Las Vegas. John Cena made history on Sunday night by winning his 17th world title. He did it in the most un-Cenalike way possible in a match that saw ref bumps, interference, and a fair share of heel tactics from the retiring veteran. Cena hit low blows, eye rakes, exposed the turnbuckle, and attacked Rhodes with the belt. He utilized Travis Scott and in the end, it was all too much for Rhodes to defend against. Cena will be appearing on the Pat McAfee Show Monday morning and it is likely he’ll have something to say then. Consider it an appetizer for Monday night as Cena returns to Raw, the Undisputed WWE Champion.
Beyond Cena’s appearance, the Raw after WrestleMania will bring surprises. This could be NXT call-ups, TNA wrestlers, or returning legends. WrestleMania 41 saw both men’s world titles change hands in addition to both men’s midcard titles, the women’s tag belts, and one of the men’s tag belts. The landscape has officially been shaken to its core. It almost feels like a total reset and that means anything can happen Monday. In addition to Cena, it seems likely we’ll see Seth Rollins and his new advocate Paul Heyman in the house. What will Heyman have to say about why he turned on his tribal chief and best friend in favor of the Monday Night Messiah? IYO SKY had an incredible match to retain her title so what might be next for Raw’s top women’s champ? There is a new Intercontinental Champion in the house too as Dominik Mysterio has won his first singles title, doing so by pinning Finn Balor. For months we’ve joked Judgment Day is fine. After Sunday, it remains to be seen if there is even going to still be a Judgment Day…Becky Lynch is back and is officially a champ again. What’s next for the Irish connection as she and Lyra Valkyria begin their reign. And speaking of reigns, the New Day has returned to the top. Who will be first to step up to the new champs and will they make themselves known this Monday?
It’s the Raw after WrestleMania. Get ready for an unbelievable show.
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