WWE Raw Results - Spoilers ahead - 7th April

Warrior!

The Authority vs Bryan and The Shield at Extreme Rules? Sold.

Really, really good Raw.

WWE have booked things really well coming out of Wrestlemania, and set up some interesting feuds.

The crowd were much better than in recent years, for the most part not being silly for the sake of it.

Heyman's promo with Lesnar was fantastic. I imagine Lesnar is gone for a few months so pairing him with Cesaro is really good, I hope in a few months, Lesnar returns and Heyman turns on Cesaro, Lesnar is the ONE after all and that will give Lesnar a win and what should be fantastic matches.

The main event was really well done, I said Shield should get involved and I hope it means eventually they can move Bryan away from it and allow him to be involved in something else, stretch himself as champion by having a feud not based on fighting Authority but something else.

Rusev and Paige's debuts were well done, didn't think Paige would win the title immediately, but it does mean she is immediately put over. Rusev will be in squash matches for a bit, not overly impressed with him, not a fan of his look or the stereotypical gimmick, time will tell what longevity he has, expect him to be fed to Cena most likely in six months time.

Continuing with Wyatt vs. Cena, which is what seemed to be happening is a good idea for me, think Wyatt should go over in the end, Cena has the win at Wrestlemania which was the right decision, now Wyatt can go over. Harper seemed really over, glad he's getting recognition for some fantastic work.

RVD's return was understated, which is how it should be done. No point building him up like they've done with Jericho a few times, because he's not going to make the impact really, have him around for a few months, he's good at having decent feuds, fairly over, fairly good in the ring and then he can rest again. No need to make a big deal about him coming or going.

Warrior's promo was poor, seemed really nervous as well and the crowd weren't as into him as I expected. I think WWE expected them to be more into him as well considering his merchandise has sold well.

Glad Bad News Barrett has debuted, the fans seem to like him but was expecting something a bit different in the ring and his entrance music's introduction seems out of place. Should start with "I've GOT SOME BAD NEWS" and then immediately into the music. His finisher obviously needs to be called Bad News as well. Felt it was still just Wade Barrett which makes me wonder why he was kept out of the ring for so long, I thought it was so he could work at changing his style and make people forget about Wade.

All in all a really good, story-driven Raw to follow a fantastic Wrestlemania. Let's hope WWE can keep it up.

The post Mania crowd are only so smarky in my opinion because they've spent a fortune to do the whole WrestleMania thing and more often than not are left disappointed with what they're given at WrestleMania, this year WrestleMania delivered big time so the crowd had less to attach themselves to in order to make a point.

Kay Fabe wrote:The post Mania crowd are only so smarky in my opinion because they've spent a fortune to do the whole WrestleMania thing and  more often than not are left disappointed with what they're given at WrestleMania, this year WrestleMania delivered big time so the crowd had less to attach themselves to in order to make a point.

Yes, I definitely got the impression that the crowd at this Raw was satisfied with Wrestlemania.

about to watch it now, i used to love the hero going up against authority (rock or stone cold v mcmahons/helmsley faction) ive missed the days of run ins/ interference

Paul Heyman's promo was on another level. The level just above God like to be precise. By far and away the best talker in the industry bar none. ''Brock Lesnar is here to put tears in the eyes of children'' and ''Superdome, not Silverdome Hogan''. Superb.

The Shield are awesome. Simple as. I'm so glad they haven't rushed the split, they still have a lot to offer as a unit and the babyface route works well. Since day one when they debuted at Survivor Series they have remained relevant, I've never got bored of watching them.

The only thing that bothers me about the fued is Kane. He just isn't believable as a threat anymore. It would be much better as Evolution vs The Shield and as far as Batista is concerned an official Evolution reformation would be the best thing possible to happen for him.

english fans going crazy

'we love you barrett'
'engerland, engerland' and
what sounded like 'bad news barmy army' chants throughout barretts match

Quality Raw. Good to see a rowdy crowd that was still invested in what was happening and not taking a dump over everything like last year (bar Ziggler's title win)

Heyman was awesome. I popped big when Cesaro announced he was a Paul Heyman guy.

My favourite moment though, massively suprised to say this, was the crowd pop when Paige's music hit. Brilliant idea to have her debut in front of a smarky crowd because I think it would have fell a bit flat in front of a standard crowd.

I really need a Shield face mask. Just when I thought they couldn't look anymore bad ass!

Heyman was given the Streak. Lesnar might have won the match, but Heyman has been given the Streak. He's the one who will talk about it, will use it where he can, will be strengthened by it.

Love the new Heyman Guy. I popped. It is however odd as Cesaro is definitely a face with more than just the smarks, whereas Heyman is only a face with smarks.

Paige was great. Finish was a bit poor but perfect moment. Sad that AJ isn't running the division any more, but Paige is the only one who could have it.

The Shield are the best thing on WWE. I like Bryan, but I love The Shield. Shield vs Evolution would be insanely good, I hope they can delay it and use Evolution as a whole rather than with Kane. Problem is that Bryan would need an opponent. A 4v4 isn't the same. The masks only added to it.

Interesting that the NXT guys they are looking to move in are Bo and Adam Rose. Rusev and Paige already on. The latter two are brilliant additions if you consider the balance of the roster. The former two seem like ones they aren't scared of failure on. I actually think its a good move they havent thrown Neville and Zayn in yet. Just delay till the time is right so you don't scar two people who are going to be very very good. Kruger was a better overall gimmick, but he wouldnt fit currently so Rose will be interesting.

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:

Love the new Heyman Guy. I popped. It is however odd as Cesaro is definitely a face with more than just the smarks, whereas Heyman is only a face with smarks.

the way i look at it is this is due to the 'reality era'. Heyman shouldn't be a heel or a face, he's an agent/manager/mouthpiece. All he as an individual should be interested in is representing the clients with the most potential as any sports manager or agent would. Of course this is wrestling where people will always hate the Heyman character so we'll see how it goes. With him being one of the greatest talent the WWE have, i think he'll be able to manage the switching and ambiguity of his character status.

also Heyman/Zeb promos will be gold, and hopely it may get to the point where he aquires more people and goes on to challenge the authority or a powerful group of indiviiduals

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Heyman was given the Streak. Lesnar might have won the match, but Heyman has been given the Streak. He's the one who will talk about it, will use it where he can, will be strengthened by it.

Can't agree with that. Ending The Streak was all about and only about Brock Lesnar. He's come out of it looking more of a legitimate badass beast than ever and he'll now be the main attraction of Wrestlemania. Heyman's promo on Raw 100% put the spotlight on Lesnar. Calling him 'the one' and saying how Brock 'barely tolerates him'. He couldn't have sold Lesnar any better if he tried.

It does strengthen Heyman though. He can claim that he's managed the longest reigning champion of the last 25 years and managed the guy who ended the streak. Heyman will certainly champion it but for me all eyes were on Lesnar. Being a Paul Heyman Guy is a big deal, unless your name is Curtis Axel that is.

Lesnar will always be the guy that ended it, but the week in week out talk of The Streak will be Paul Heyman. He'll be blowing his own trumpet with The Streak.

I agree though that Heyman was excellent. He always is.

His "tears in the eyes of children" and "barely tolerates me" lines were amazing. World class.

Don't forget Heyman saying grandpa to Zeb which was also hilarious.

Yeah, that as well haha.

Brilliant Raw, unlike last year's Raw post Mania where it was all about the crowd, this was generally a good Raw and i think everything was done very well.

Think we will see Daniel Bryan vs HHH at Extreme Rules for the title, with the shield vs Kane, Batista and Randy Orton. Those Shield Masks are class!

Marked out a bit when Cessaro said he was a Heyman guy, the pop was insane as well. 

Bad News Barrett wrestling again is good news! Always liked him, still really want him to become wwe champion one day.

Just in general a great Raw. Keep it up WWE.

For the first time in months, I am back interested in WWE. Last night's Raw was very good and star of the show was Heyman. His promo for Lesnar was excellent - taking the pee out of Hogan's botch and the smarky fans from Europe. Brilliantly handled.

What a brilliant Raw. I only have one question: is Cesaro a face now?

I would say no, i would say it's more to do with the type of crowd that was on Raw.

Paul Heyman was absolutely outstanding on RAW. His promo for Lesnar is one of the best I've seen in years, possibly the best ever from a manager.

Don't remember any other manager getting so roundly booed and then such a loud pop on the same show.

WWE really hit it bang on with Mania and Raw I think, everything makes sense, the only let down was the build up and actual match between Taker and Lesnar, but the result makes sense and created the most biggest moment in Wrestlemania history in my opinion.

I know some people complained about Cena going over Wyatt but I thought this would happen all along leading to Wyatt winning at Extreme Rules which would be the perfect way to take it.

Long may this WWE continue.

I enjoyed Heyman's promo, and it does make sense to me that Brock ended the streak, he is a legitimate bada$$, like he said Rock, Austin, Hogan, Warrior, Shawn etc no one fought in an Octagon and fought where it was not pre determined .... if the streak was up for grabs in the ocotgon who would have won taker or Brock?