Monday, April 7, 2014

THE RAW THAT FOLLOWS WRESTLEMANIA

Almost always as good as Wrestlemania the night before, but on a much smaller scale. The first Raw that follows Mania is something fans eagerly tune into every year. it is the beginning of the fallout from the events of Wrestlemania (or Backlash as it once was referred to), as well as possible surprises that may be unveiled. From new or returning Superstars, or even explanations or shedding more light on the results of Wrestlemania.
Tonight's Monday Night Raw should be just that following the epic night before at Wrestlemania XXX. How will Bray Wyatt and his family react to the defeat by John Cena? Will they strike again or move onto their next victim? It is likely that the Wyatt/Cena feud will continue a bit longer, with Wyatt getting put over before the end. We will finally see what winning the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal means for the winner. Which of course, was Cesaro from the Real Americans. Obviously the win will add to the heat with tag partner Jack Swagger, but other than bragging rights, what does that giant trophy lead to if anything? Speaking of split-ups, will the much rumored break-up of The Shield begin to happen now that Wrestlemania is in the books? Although it has been great having a trio, having another skilled tag team helps boost the division that is looking to be on the verge of returning to the glory days.
Daniel Bryan finally won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. YES! But, how long will it last? It was speculated that Daniel Bryan's journey would culminate at Summerslam. Was the win perhaps a way of keeping the Wrestlemania 30 crowd in-check so to speak? Especially given that The Streak was conquered by The Beast that is Brock Lesner? Is Brock now set to reclaim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? His first WWE Championship was when the titles were unified before, and then splitting them as he became a Smackdown! exclusive during the brand separation. Or will the beast incarnate take a step back for a bit after a Wrestlemania payday?
What about The Undertaker himself? Was that the last we've seen of The Phenom? I don't think so, you can catch my thoughts and prediction for The Undertaker HERE. It is hard to imagine that heavily rumored WWE debut of Sting will happen without at least a non-contact face-to-face confrontation between the two legends. Although, with the illustrious Streak now broken, it would be more difficult to predict a winner if they were to face off at Wrestlemania. Although this Dream Match doesn't necessarily need to take place on the grandest stage of them all. Summerslam has been presented as the summertime equivalent. And of course the PPV mentioned in the article that would almost be perfect as well (again check it out HERE).
Rumors have a certain VKM return tonight. And not the "Voodoo Kin Mafia" which was the New Age Outlaws moniker in TNA. Vince gets massive props for reportedly missing out on the main event last night in order to ride in the ambulance with The Undertaker. Who went to get a possible concussion and neck injury looked at after his battle with Brock Lesner. It was also nice to see #ThankYouTaker and #ThankYouUndertaker trending! No other superstar deserves our thanks more than The Undertaker.
Tonight's Raw is looking like it could be a great one after a successful Wrestlemania 30 last night. Hopefully it is and the road to Summerslam is just as awesome!

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