On the extremely anticipated Raw after WrestleMania 40, WWE appeared ahead to the brand new Paul Levesque period all through this April 8 episode.

Cody Rhodes opened the present, celebrated by Triple H earlier than The Rock confronted him. The Final Boss left The American (*40*) with a foreboding promise for a future encounter, opening up Rhodes’ quick future as champion.

Damian Priest came upon the primary risk to his World Heavyweight Championship reign when Jey Uso gained a Fatal 4-Way over Drew McIntyre, Ricochet and “Big” Bronson Reed.

The Scottish Warrior might have gained if CM Punk had not obtained concerned in his enterprise once more by stopping him from hitting the Claymore.

Jade Cargill picked up the second win of her WWE profession in lower than one minute over Chelsea Green to additional set up her dominance.

Ilja Dragunov and Roxanne Perez made their Raw debuts, defeating Shinsuke Nakamura and Indi Hartwell, respectively.

It was an enormous night time for WWE, and moments from Monday night time promised to have long-lasting results on the purple model.

The Rock has seemingly left Cody Rhodes with a promise that won’t be fulfilled till the summer time no less than. That’s plenty of time to fill for the brand new undisputed WWE common champion.

The American (*40*) is the most well liked star in WWE, and anybody who works with him will probably be elevated. This offers the corporate an opportunity to raise a heel who has wanted an enormous story to realize relevance.

SmackDown particularly has a wealth of underused names who may gain advantage from getting an opportunity to take their shot at The American (*40*).

Santos Escobar backed by Legado World Order, and Karrion Kross being pushed greater than he ever has been with assist from The Authors of Pain.

While not a totally contemporary identify, AJ Styles—maybe helped by new members of The OC—might get again on monitor after a number of years out of the highlight.

If WWE will not be able to push one among these secure leaders to problem the face of the wrestling enterprise, he might assist set up Bron Breakker or Carmelo Hayes.

There are a number of thrilling choices, and WWE might promote anybody with the assistance of Rhodes. The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship feels contemporary once more, and it is time to take benefit and set up some new names on the high.

The Raw after WrestleMania usually options NXT call-ups, however that hardly ever contains the present NXT champion.

Bron Breakker did defeat Dolph Ziggler to regain the gold in 2022 with out getting a proper call-up, however that was an exception.

WWE intentionally highlighted each the NXT champion Ilja Dragunov and NXT girls’s champion Roxanne Perez in one-sided matches on Monday.

This may very well be an indication that the corporate is able to deliver each to the principle roster, however neither can absolutely acclimate with NXT gold in hand.

When the 2 drop the titles, although, they need to be instantly handled as high names on the principle roster.

NXT has achieved essential work in elevating these two nice wrestlers. Any time they seem on Raw or SmackDown, they should hold wanting this dominant.

Dragunov is without doubt one of the greatest wrestlers on the earth. He is the uncommon man who has overwhelmed Gunther prior to now. His NXT Championship reign has solidified his legacy, and he ought to be seen as a right away world title challenger.

Perez was a high identify when she first debuted for NXT, however she has discovered her character prior to now few months. She ought to be seen as a right away risk to Rhea Ripley or Bayley when the time is correct.

These are names who can outline this new period of WWE with the precise backing.

Jade Cargill’s declare to fame in All Elite Wrestling was constructed on an outstanding streak. She gained 60 straight matches together with a 508-day reign as TBS champion.

This created an aura of invincibility round The Storm, making her stand out in a gifted roster.

While WWE doesn’t have to go fairly so far as AEW, it has an opportunity to construct her up for a brand new viewers with related dominant reserving.

Until the 31-year-old is able to go after gold, she might run over the competitors by defeating enhancement expertise and established names.

By WrestleMania 41, Cargill ought to be able to showcase what she will be able to do below the brightest highlight. If she went in undefeated and challenged Bianca Belair, who’s 4-0 at The Show of Shows, the battle of profitable runs would promote tickets.

This is a simple solution to defend the newcomer, who can slowly improve her in-ring time over the following yr, making a extra spectacular win streak after a summer time of studying by defeating greater names.

If WWE is absolutely on board with Cargill, she might win at WrestleMania and proceed her streak whereas capturing gold in 2025.

CM Punk has change into a severe nuisance for Drew McIntyre, after costing him his World Heavyweight Championship and his first alternative to reclaim it.

While The Scottish Warrior is getting his simply desserts for now, The Best within the World tormenting him goes to develop tiring finally.

WWE should capitalize on the hype of McIntyre vs. Punk as quickly as potential, nevertheless it’s all all the way down to when the latter will probably be cleared for full motion.

Ideally, Punk can be cleared for Backlash France on May 4, and McIntyre and Punk can have their heated battle at its hottest.

If it takes longer, although, WWE ought to make sure the match is introduced as quickly as it may be. This will not be a contest that may anticipate SummerSlam or Survivor Series.

If Punk is not able to wrestle a full match till The Biggest Party of the Summer on August 3, he must be taken off TV to permit McIntyre to maneuver on for a time and rebuild his momentum.

Jey Uso deserves a serious highlight in 2024, nevertheless it was the mistaken time for him to problem Damian Priest and The Judgment Day once more.

The historical past between Jey and Priest might have been utilized to hype a serious premium dwell occasion months down the road.

The Raw after WrestleMania is a time to reestablish the hierarchy in WWE, and Ricochet was able to get the most important alternative of his profession.

The One and Only stole the present together with his springboard 450 splash on Bronson Reed via the Spanish announce desk, however that’s not sufficient at this stage.

The story has been constructing for months with Ricochet. He wanted to win on this night time to get that post-WrestleMania crowd rub that may promote him as the person who might shock the world by dethroning The Punishment shortly.

This story would additionally assist Priest construct credibility, combating somebody he can declare is decrease on the totem pole than him.

Instead, Uso is larger than Priest at this level and would invalidate the world heavyweight champion by beating him now. It’s tougher to root for Jey at this level.