The Raw after WrestleMania is always eventful, and hopefully, tonight will be when Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey return to the fray.
No matter how big of a success WrestleMania has been on any given year, Superstars are always told by Vince McMahon to look ahead to the next show. For more than 25 years, that show has been the Raw after WrestleMania. It's always an eventful stop right after the show of shows, and we're certain tonight won't break that tradition.
For starters, it was pretty much all change on Raw where titles are concerned. While Bobby Lashley managed to keep hold of his gold, a new Women's Champion and US Champion was crowned on night two, not to mention the red brand's Tag Team Titles switching during night one. All of that needs to be addressed, as well as the bizarre twist in the tale between Alexa Bliss and The Fiend.
On top of all that, fans probably have a return or two to look forward to. That's normally the case the night after WrestleMania. The one fans will be expecting is Becky Lynch. The Man teased a return at WrestleMania, and the segment where The Bellas attacked Bayley was thought to have been reserved for Lynch. Plus, after a report from WWE president Nick Khan, some are hoping to see Ronda Rousey too.
The Raw stage is perfectly set for both Superstars to return tonight. Rhea Ripley won the Raw Women's Title from Asuka at WrestleMania. Lynch could return tonight and cut The Nightmare's celebrations short, highlighting she never actually lost the title. Cue a blockbuster main event for the title, a match that is cut short via the shock return of Rousey to close the show.
This is all fantasy booking for the time being, of course, but it certainly makes a lot of sense. It's also very good news for Raw's women's division which has felt a little lacking lately. Between Ripley, Asuka, Lynch, Rousey, and the return of Charlotte Flair, we could be in for some pretty big matches throughout the rest of 2021 and beyond.