Raw After Mania - April 7th [Mania Spoilers Inside]

Jester252

Raw Five-Point Preview

We have good news and we have bad news.

The bad news? WrestleMania 30 and history’s seemingly unconquerable record are over and done with. The good news? The RawafterWrestleMania is upon us. Daniel Bryan did the impossible and defeated WWE’s COO Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton in the same night to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Brock Lesnar made WWE history and ended The Undertaker’s vaunted undefeated Streak. John Cena defended his legacy and topped Bray Wyatt, while Cesaro captured the first Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy.

What lies ahead on Raw? WWE.com has five ideas for you to ponder while you wait for the action to unfold on USA tonight at 8/7 CT. (Not to mention the Raw Pre-Show on WWE Network at 7:30 ET.)


“Yes! Yes! Yes!-tleMania”

The long, arduous journey of Daniel Bryan and the “Yes!” Movement culminated at WrestleMania 30. The new face of WWE first defeated Triple H to earn a spot in the main event Triple Threat Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Then, while a badly injured shoulder suffered at the hands of WWE’s COO, Bryan overcame the odds and made Batista tap out to the “Yes!” Lock to capture the championship in front of a sold-out crowd of 75,167 fans inside New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome. How will Daniel Bryan address the WWE Universe on Raw tonight? And will Triple H or The Authority have anything to say to a so-called “B+ player” becoming the face of WWE?

21-1

Do not adjust your eyes. You read that right. The Streak is dead. In arguably the most shocking WrestleMania moment ever, The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania record came to an abrupt end as Brock Lesnar pinned The Deadman in the middle of the ring following the last of three F-5s. Do The Beast Incarnate or Paul Heyman intend to address his stunning victory to the WWE Universe? And is that “1”theone that marks the end of The Deadman?

Cenation Legacy Lives On

For weeks Bray Wyatt and his Family tormented John Cena, threatening to end his legacy at The Show of Shows. The Family patriarch dared the leader of the Cenation numerous times to take him out, even handing Cena a steel chair. Ultimately, Hustle, Loyalty and Respect rose above The Buzzard-beaters, and Cena took Bray Wyatt down with an Attitude Adjustment. But is one victory enough for John Cena to finally rid himself of the terrifying trio?

Wow The People!

Just about two hours after losing the Fatal 4-Way Elimination Tag Team Championship Match to The Usos and coming to blows with his Real American cohort Jack Swagger, Cesaro won the first-ever Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in the most emphatic way possible. The Real American stunned the sold-out Mercedez-Benz Superdome and coveted the five-foot tall trophy after scooping the heavily-favored Big Show and slamming him over the top rope for the victory. So, let’s review – he swung a Swagger and tossed a giant. What’s next for Cesaro?

Believe in The Shield yet?

After costing The Hounds of Justice an opportunity at the WWE Tag Team Titles a few weeks ago, WWE Director of Operations Kane and The New Age Outlaws had been a thorn in the side of The Shield. When the two sides met at the Mercedez-Benz Superdome for the Showcase of the Immortals, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose showed The Shield’s united front in a big way, ousting the six-time WWE Tag Team Champions and the Big Red Monster with an unbelievable double-Triple Powerbomb. What lies ahead for one of the strongest trios in WWE history? Tune in to Raw this Monday at 8/7 CT on USA Network, and be sure to tune in to WWE Network for the Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 and Backstage Pass immediately following the show!

Lithium93_

This was a classy move by the announce teams










I'd imagine after THE STREAK being broken (I can't believe i actually typed that out ) that The Undertaker will ride off into the sunset

gerrybbadd

I hope the Undertaker retires tonight on Raw. Now the Streak is done, there is no reason to go on.

the groutch

If that was his last match, hopefully he returns tonight for a Flair-esque sendoff.

Also I imagine we'll see Paige making her debut tonight after AJ retaining.

Lithium93_

Who made the call backstage to break THE STREAK last night to Lesnar of all people.

CSF

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Who made the call backstage to break THE STREAK last night to Lesnar of all people.

Lesnar is class. Nobody more suitable. People are just upset that it wasn't an internet darling.

jaykhunter

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Who made the call backstage to break THE STREAK last night to Lesnar of all people.

Probably Taker himself. I don't know anyone who'd suggest it (out loud!). He's also a huge MMA mark so he'd probably prefer to be beaten by a legit beast. I'd wager only Taker/Heyman/Brock, H/Steph/Vince and Kevin Dunn knew.

It's just a shame as big picture, it doesn't mean much to Lesnar's career (who's already a part-timer who doesn't particularly care about wrestling) and a huge missed opportunity to make a huge new star. It has to be Taker's last match - disappointed we won't get to see Cena take on the streak, or any new matchups.

Lithium93_

I'd imagine that Paul Heyman will be in a gloating mood tonight..

And another thing to look forward to on Raw, the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion






Bryan's celebration promo should be interesting, expect either Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H & Stephanie to spoil it.

Palo Alto

Would love Heyman to gloat only for Punk to come back. Won't happen obviously.

Lithium93_

Believe me, Paul Heyman will gloat and we'll never hear the end of how Brock Lesnar beat THE STREAK

MitchKoobski

I can see Heyman going on and on about how HE beat the streak and pissing off Brock.

CSF

I just hope they don't put Bryan and Lesnar together for Extreme Rules, but I don't think they will

Lithium93_

Sidenote from last night, Stephanie McMahon looked faboulous last night, Triple H you are one lucky bastard

krudler

CSF wrote: »

I just hope they don't put Bryan and Lesnar together for Extreme Rules, but I don't think they will

Why? that's the biggest match they have right now, Lesnar is a legit threat again and Bryan is the most over guy in the company, that's free money as far as WWE is concerned.

Manning3000

Raw is going to be emotional, but has potential to be the best raw ever.

princemuzzy

krudler wrote: »

Why? that's the biggest match they have right now, Lesnar is a legit threat again and Bryan is the most over guy in the company, that's free money as far as WWE is concerned.

the have the opportunity to do something amazing for wm31 now and start to build lesnar vs Bryan

maybe hhh could refuse lesnar the shot out of bitterness both at not been able to get the job done on taker twice and wanting a shot at Bryan himself i could think of worse things for a ppv main event than huh/Bryan rematch

CSF

krudler wrote: »

Why? that's the biggest match they have right now, Lesnar is a legit threat again and Bryan is the most over guy in the company, that's free money as far as WWE is concerned.

It's Extreme Rules. And neither man needs a defeat right now.

rovert

Manning3000 wrote: »

Raw is going to be emotional, but has potential to be the best raw ever.

WWE surprises Taker by all the members of The Corporate Ministry coming out to pay tribute.

Agent Coulson

I know the Undertaker is 50 but it he look so old and frail in the ring last night it was quiet sad in my eyes. So I really do hope he retires tonight.

Heyman will be so AWESOME tonight his head might explode on live tv

Also anyone else notice how quick Lesnar blew up he gased in a couple of minutes of a very slow paced matches.

Mokuba

Can't wait for the camera to pan up to the rafters tonight. Hope he has more than just the one match.

the groutch

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Also anyone else notice how quick Lesnar blew up he gased in a couple of minutes of a very slow paced matches.

that's the problem with part-timers and guys coming off a long hiatus, they rarely have the cardio required for tv matches.
Rock & Bootista are two other that immediately spring to mind.

Mr.Nice Guy

The Raw after Mania is usally the best one of the year. It always tends to produce an epic moment.

Heyman will be gloriously obnoxious tonight.

My feeling is in the last segment Undertaker will come out, tease a retirement, talk about how he feels he has to ride into the sunset and then...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2-9IrO0DAs

...or is that wishful thinking?

I want an epic return tonight damn it.

D.Q

Punk back tonight.

ricero

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

The Raw after Mania is usally the best one of the year. It always tends to produce an epic moment.

Heyman will be gloriously obnoxious tonight.

My feeling is in the last segment Undertaker will come out, tease a retirement, talk about how he feels he has to ride into the sunset and then...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2-9IrO0DAs

...or is that wishful thinking?

I want an epic return tonight damn it.

i don't care that their old and the match will probably stink but it would be amazing if he challenged Taker to one last match for both at Mania next year and it be even more unpredictable now the streak is gone

krudler

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I know the Undertaker is 50 but it he look so old and frail in the ring last night it was quiet sad in my eyes. So I really do hope he retires tonight.

Heyman will be so AWESOME tonight his head might explode on live tv

Also anyone else notice how quick Lesnar blew up he gased in a couple of minutes of a very slow paced matches.

He sold the reaction to Brock winning like a fcuking champ, he genuinely looked as stunned as the crowd did.

Jester252

Taker mightn't be a Raw tonight see as he left the Superdome in an ambulance last night. Fears of a concussion and neck injuries.

Ape Lincoln

jaykhunter wrote: »

I'd wager only Taker/Heyman/Brock, H/Steph/Vince and Kevin Dunn knew.

If you listen back to the commentary I would guess that the commentary were clued in at some point. In between bouts of silence they played up that Undertaker was half-dead, streak might not continue etc.Bradshaw in particular did an about face turn and talked about how Taker was going out like a warrior.

Machismo Fan

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

My feeling is in the last segment Undertaker will come out, tease a retirement, talk about how he feels he has to ride into the sunset and then...

I was hoping last night 'Taker would win, do his kneel down thing with the 22-0 on the screen, lights go out, and when they come back on Sting is standing in front of him pointing the bat.

Lord TSC

Ape Lincoln wrote: »

If you listen back to the commentary I would guess that the commentary were clued in at some point. In between bouts of silence they played up that Undertaker was half-dead, streak might not continue etc.Bradshaw in particular did an about face turn and talked about how Taker was going out like a warrior.

Exactly the same way they have done for years now...

Alfred Borden

What time is this at tonight? dunno can i do two very late nights in a row :pac:

B.A._Baracus

Raf32 wrote: »

What time is this at tonight? dunno can i do two very late nights in a row

1am start. I really miss the 12am raws. So much better.

Alfred Borden

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

1am start. I really miss the 12am raws. So much better.

Yup same finding the late nights tough during the week, and you have to watch to the end tonight because something will happen

B.A._Baracus

Exactly. Thats the kicker about tonights raw!
If anything amazing happens it will be the last segment.

Alfred Borden

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Exactly. Thats the kicker about tonights raw!
If anything amazing happens it will be the last segment.

4 oclock in the morning, cena is the new #1 contender, no sign of brock or taker now :pac:

JrdanB

I'm hoping for a massive chorus of "He's got the whole world in his hands" ala fandangoing last year!

Big moments I remember on the raw after wrestlemania are Goldberg debuting, Lesnar returning, Flairs retirement and Ziggler winning the title.

Any other big moments?

D.Q

think lesnar debuted as well. Its more about the crowd for me. Always red hot.

krudler

D.Q wrote: »

think lesnar debuted as well. Its more about the crowd for me. Always red hot.

if Brock and Heyman are on, and it would make no sense for them not to be, the heat will be UNREAL

Cianan2

AJ promo about how she has beaten all the divas, none to compete with her, longest reign as champion... Paige debut and win the belt?

gnfnrhead

D.Q wrote: »

think lesnar debuted as well. Its more about the crowd for me. Always red hot.

The crowd are usually more concerned with getting themselves over nowadays.

krudler

gnfnrhead wrote: »

The crowd are usually more concerned with getting themselves over nowadays.

And let em off I say, better that than having them not giving a fiddler's the other 90% of the year

gnfnrhead

Cianan2 wrote: »

AJ promo about how she has beaten all the divas, none to compete with her, longest reign as champion... Paige debut and win the belt?

I've seen this suggested a good bit and it would be awful.

"Hey, here's this new girl hardly any of you know, oh hay she's the champion!"

Debut her fine but not right into the title picture. Hotshotting her like that could kill her. AJ is too popular, despite being heel, for that kind of scenario to work. Build Paige up and let her win the title at Summerslam or something, once she has established herself as something other than the new girl. Look at Emma, popular on NXT, silence on Raw because nobody knows her. NXT isnt as popular as people think.

gnfnrhead

krudler wrote: »

And let em off I say, better that than having them not giving a fiddler's the other 90% of the year

But for the most part they dont care. They just want to make themselves look cool with stupid chants while completely ignoring what is happening in the ring.

D.Q

gnfnrhead wrote: »

But for the most part they dont care. They just want to make themselves look cool with stupid chants while completely ignoring what is happening in the ring.

nah i disagree. If something worthwhile is happening in the ring they are generally invested.

Cianan2

gnfnrhead wrote: »

"Hey, here's this new girl hardly any of you know, oh hay she's the champion!"

Debut her fine but not right into the title picture.

I'd love to see them give her a 10/15 minute match with AJ, show that she can really wrestle. It is the perfect crowd to do it, with all the hardcore fans being there, do you not think? Maybe have a match vs AJ and beating her (but not for the title may be better, you're right). Starting a feud between 2 girls whom neither are on Total Divas though...

Hashtag_HEEL

Paige, Bayley and Adam Rose debuting on raw will make my week!

DM_7

The crowds reaction to Emma is not surprising, I don't say that as people don't know who she is I say it because she was paired with Santino and there is no reason for anyone to care she is there.

If any Diva debuted and beat AJ, even non title it would get people's attention.

PTH2009

would love to see Sting appear or at least have a sting related promo.

Its going to be sad seeing Undertaker retire but hes in Hospital so might not appear

JP Liz V1

I expect Daniel Bryan to team with The Shield tonight against Wyatts and Kane or Wyatts and Batista

Garseys

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I expect Daniel Bryan to team with The Shield tonight against Wyatts and Kane or Wyatts and Batista

Moneymaker

Cianan2 wrote: »

AJ promo about how she has beaten all the divas, none to compete with her, longest reign as champion... Paige debut and win the belt?

Debut yes. Win the title no.