RAW April 7th, 2014 Live Discussion

[Rogue]

When:
United States: LIVE, Monday Night, April 7, at 8/7c on the USA Network
United Kingdom: Tuesday Morning, April 8, at 1AM on SkySportsHD3

Where:
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA

RAW Five-Point Review:

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.)​

1. "Yes! Yes! Yes!-leMania"

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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?​

2. 21-1

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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” the one that marks the end of The Deadman?​

3. Cenation Legacy Lives On

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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?​

4. Wow the people!

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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?​

5. Believe in The Shield yet?

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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!​

 

[Trip in the Head]

So is it just a race now to see who can have these threads up the soonest?

 

[Rogue]

So is it just a race now to see who can have these threads up the soonest?

I wasn't watching porn so I needed something to do.:

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

if I hear "Yeslemania" one more time I'm going to physically harm myself and/or others.

 

[Brad.]

Cesaro will get the loudest pop.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Cesaro will get the loudest pop.

I'm interested to see if the crowd is butt hurt about the BRay/CEna match result. I could see Cena getting a very negative response and Bray getting a hero's welcome, even moreso than last night.

 

[Trip in the Head]

if I hear "Yeslemania" one more time I'm going to physically harm myself and/or others.

Just spent a minute looking for a clip with it, you're lucky I didn't find it :troll:

 

[Brad.]

I'm interested to see if the crowd is butt hurt about the BRay/CEna match result. I could see Cena getting a very negative response and Bray getting a hero's welcome, even moreso than last night.

Was it that negative for Cena's win last night? Thought it was pretty average, probably because the match was a let down for me.

Bet this crowd tries really hard to be better than last year's Post-WM RAW crowd with loads of annoying, unnecessary chants, and fails.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Was it that negative for Cena's win last night? Thought it was pretty average, probably because the match was a let down for me.

Bet this crowd tries really hard to be better than last year's Post-WM RAW crowd with loads of annoying, unnecessary chants, and fails.

Probably a safe bet, actually, lol.

And no, the crowd wasn't too harsh on Cena last night, but the night after crowd tends to be smarkier than the Mania crowd itself.

 

[Trip in the Head]

Too bad there is no MIB to cash in on this RAW. That was great last year

 

[Brad.]

Interested to see what they do with The Shield. Genuinely no idea.

 

[Trip in the Head]

Good point

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Interested to see what they do with The Shield. Genuinely no idea.

Yup, same here. Then again I really have no idea what to expect from this Raw period.

Raw after Mania is like Christmas morning for wrestling fans.

 

[Brad.]

Yup, same here. Then again I really have no idea what to expect from this Raw period.

Raw after Mania is like Christmas morning for wrestling fans.

Feud with Miz, Ziggler and Ryder hopefully.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Feud with Miz, Ziggler and Ryder hopefully.

It crossed my mind but I hope that rumor is just that.

Ziggler seems to be somewhat back in good graces. Hopefully he reclaims his spot in the upper mid card instead of dealing with two jobbers he has to carry about.

then again seeing Ziggler eat more Reigns spears is a win for everyone