WWE Rawhit the ground running after a wild WrestleMania weekend, and if you blinked, you definitely missed something. One of the most controversial WrestleManias in history was never going to drift off without some big news. FromJohn Cenavowing to hold the WWE title hostage toBron Breakkerabsolutely bulldozingRoman Reigns,this was a night packed with surprises, swerves, returns, and heel turns. And a crowd that, as ever, just did its own thing. Let’s get into it.
“Winners Write History,” but Orton Ends Cena’s Story
The night kicked off with John Cena doing what John Cena does best—owning the mic and belittling an entire crowd. Declaring himself the “last undisputed champion of WWE” and claiming the fans didn’t matter, Cena cut a scathing promo that turned the Vegas crowd against him faster than you can say “ruthless aggression.”
But before he could finish his victory lap,Randy Ortonarrived like a snake in the grass and RKO’d Cenainto next week. Orton stood tall, hoisted the WWE Championship, and left Cena lying. It looks like the Viper will be the first challenger to Cena’s throne at Backlash next month, in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis.
Becky Lynch Snaps and Leaves Lyra Valkyria Flattened
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguezregained the WWE Women’s Tag Titles after a banger of a match withBecky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria. But the real story cameafterthe bell.
Lynch initially played the supportive mentor after the defeat, but then she clotheslined Valkyria out of her boots. The crowd went from booing to chanting “one more time” as Lynch delivered not one buttwoManhandle Slams to her former partner. A long-awaited heel turn and a great execution, and it gives Lynch something new to do. (Like join her husband as a top heel in the company…)
Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer: Pure Fire, Until It All Breaks Down
Iyo SkyandStephanie Vaquerdelivered an instant classic in their champion vs. champion showcase. It was stiff, fast, and technical—a real treat. Of course, it ended in chaos, because it could never end clean.Roxanne Perezinterfered, followed byGiulia, who attacked both champions. ThenRhea Ripleyhit the ring, cleared house, and stared down Giulia in what felt like the start of something massive. Yeah, Raw just set up three dream feuds in one segment.
Dominik Retains, but Judgment Day’s Cracks Are Showing
Dominik Mysteriosqueaked out a win overPentawith help from the returningJD McDonagh—but the Judgment Day clubhouse isn’t all good vibes.Finn Balorlooked less than thrilled asDom soaked up the spotlight, especially when Liv Morgan and Raquel crashed the celebration.Carlito’ssmugness didn’t help either. Is a Judgment Day implosion on the horizon? Of course it is, but this is theslowestof slow builds.
Rusev Returns and the Crowd Erupts
Just when the Alpha Academy were about to challengeThe New Dayfor the World Tag Titles,Rusevreturned to a huge pop. He destroyed everyone in sight and left the champions rattled. No match, no warning—just mayhem. Happy Rusev Day indeed.
Jey Uso’s Emotional Coronation
Jey Usocelebrated his World Heavyweight Championship win with a heartfelt speech, a surprise reunion withJimmy Uso, and an emotional hug fromSami Zayn. It was pure feel-good TV. But with these three sharing a ring again, how long before one of them throws the first punch?
Gunther Snaps on Commentary — Literally
Guntherattacked bothPat McAfeeandMichael Cole, locking Cole in a sleeper and laying McAfee out cold. Adam Pearce ordered Cole to take the night off, but the veteran announcer powered through with a bloody nose. Gunther’s losing streak is clearly getting to him. Babyface turn? Heel meltdown? Either way, he’s dangerous.
Bron Breakker: Heyman’s Next Big Thing
The final segment was a cinematic fever dream.Seth Rollins,Paul Heyman, andCM Punkclashed in a chaotic confrontation after Rollins and Heyman gloated over their victory on WrestleMania Saturday. ThenRoman Reignsreturned… and got speared into oblivion byBron Breakker, who revealed himself as the newest Heyman guy. Breakker also took out Punk, leaving Heyman, Breakker, and Rollins standing tall. The Dangerous Alliance 2.0 is real, and it’s terrifying.
This was everything the Raw after WrestleMania should be: chaotic, star-studded, emotional, and packed with teases about what’s next. Cena vs. Orton is set. Becky’s a heel again. Rusev’s back. And Bron Breakker just leapfrogged into main-event territory.
