WWE Raw kicked off with a powerful face-off segment between Ronda Rousey-Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon-Triple H.
Since the two heels could not manage to gain any momentum prior to Wrestlemania, it turned out to be their night, expectedly. The insult that Stephanie laid out on Ronda was nasty. Plus, the spot where she put the former UFC superstar through a table was worth to watch out for.
Not a bad segment to kick off the show. Rousey continues to get good reactions coming out. I like Stephanie McMahon putting her through the table, but Rousey could have sold it better. Learning curve, I suppose. Definitely an interesting match heading into #WrestleMAnia #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 3, 2018
Following the strong opening segment, we had a dull matchup between Bayley and Sony Deville.
Just when it looked like Bayley has got some momentums by her side, she comes up with this bore fest which is not going to help her, anyway, going forward. The crowd rose up, again when Sasha Banks came out running to make the save and start another brawl with The Hugger.
Great match with Seth Rollins and Finn Balor. It’s must see stuff. Check it out. Hopefully the WrestleMania match is just as good with The Miz being added to it, but it’ll be tough. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 3, 2018
There was a solid match on WWE Raw between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor. It’s hard not to see a good match between these two considering how much they are familiar with each other’s technique.
Ever since the Summerslam 2016 showdown, the expectations from these two has reached another level. Hopefully, they will deliver a classic bout like last night at Wrestlemania, too.
Wow, so they’re really not going to confirm The Undertaker vs. John Cena match until Sunday at #WrestleMania? Interesting way to build a match for sure. The match is definitely happening in my mind for sure. Strange to not just confirm it. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 3, 2018
Undertaker not responding, at all even on WWE Raw from Atlanta turned out to be unexpected.
After all, we are getting a match that would be seen through ages. But, even five nights prior to that, we have not been confirmed of that appearance which is quite strange.
Despite what the fans might think, the match between Undertaker and John Cena is still said to be on the card and will happen in New Orleans.
Great ending to #RAW with another classic Paul Heyman promo. They basically said Brock Lesnar is leaving for UFC, but I don’t buy any of it. Heyman says things like that all the time to get people thinking one way. Powerful promo against Reigns.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 3, 2018
WWE officials will surely be happy after the crowd started cheering for Roman Reigns after ages, perhaps.
The segment where the Big Dog convinced the WWE Raw roster not to support Brock Lesnar, a part-timer was pretty convincing. It was the time when the crowd started cheering for Reigns, universally.
So, the creative team finally got success while making Reigns babyface just-in-time for Wrestlemania.
Overall, a strong go home show for #RAW. A couple of really good segments to make the final push and a great Rollins/Balor match. A couple of duddy things, but you’ll get that on any #RAW. Very good effort. I’m looking forward to the show.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) April 3, 2018
Check out the Twitter reactions from this go home episode of WWE Raw for Wrestlemania,
Undertaker when he gets summoned to Wrestlemania 44 #RAW pic.twitter.com/CUSZ6FMLGA
— Wrestling LAD (@WrestlingLAD) April 3, 2018
Just being entirely honest here, it would be fucking hilarious if Taker/Cena never happened. Like Taker legit doesn’t show up in NOLA this week and stays retired. #RAW
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) April 3, 2018
John Cena about to go to Undertakers house #raw pic.twitter.com/nUqR4KUcZV
— Cruz (@CruzBandicoot) April 3, 2018
When you realize what WWE really stands for… #RAW #EliasSamson pic.twitter.com/8vJ4fO5TO9
— Markell Bailey (@tenorbuds) April 3, 2018
We’ve seen this before #RAW pic.twitter.com/1l21Gck56B
— Fade to Blvck (@itvsjesvs) April 3, 2018
“Selling” #raw #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/RLGV2u7vuZ
— Suplex City Limits (@SuplexCityLimit) April 3, 2018
When someone asks a pro wrestling fan what they are up to this weekend and if they wanna go out #RAW
— Rachereen Dream. (@Its0nlyRachel) April 3, 2018
IF @WWERomanReigns becomes #UniversalChampion at #WrestleMania, then “THIS is the last time you will see Paul Heyman and @BrockLesnar on Monday Night #RAW!” – @HeymanHustle #RAW pic.twitter.com/7q2HiEN1Ms
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2018
no jokes, this is just a nice shot. #RAW pic.twitter.com/qPoNFVuyeU
— Pro Wrestling Sheet (@WrestlingSheet) April 3, 2018
A tale of two faces heading into #WrestleMania this Sunday…#RAW @AlexaBliss_WWE @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/Bcpov3OVvo
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 3, 2018
NO ONE IS READY FOR ASUKA! NOT EVEN SQUIDWARD’S HOUSE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/vtJuNIQv43
— Drunk Wrestling (@DrunkUncleDean) April 3, 2018
My god. #Raw pic.twitter.com/9tLZ0GeHlj
— RomanReigns.Org (@RomanFansite) April 3, 2018
Clear path attained for @WWERomanReigns #RAW #WrestleMania34 pic.twitter.com/otUXQjcqWk
— Navdeep Kaur (@RomanReignsdeep) April 3, 2018
This is what I live for!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/jEfBDYdm6V
— Reignsoholic? (@Divya_Raw) April 3, 2018
yes brock only shows up 15 times a year..
…but when he does he sells like his life depends on it.#RAW pic.twitter.com/MM3MFhux92
— Pro Wrestling Sheet (@WrestlingSheet) April 3, 2018