It’s officially Post-WrestleMania time, so events will slow down a bit and we can take time to catch our breath. This is also a time for newer, younger superstars who we may not be quite as familiar with to receive a plethora of opportunities. With that being said, let’s get to the weekly events that took place.
First and foremost, how amazing is it that AJ Styles is going to challenge Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship at Money in the Bank. I think it’s safe to say the WWE universe has been desperately yearning for this match to take place ever since Styles debuted at the Royal Rumble in 2016. There is absolutely zero doubt these are two of the best performers in the world. This match will be a pure spectacle without a doubt. The Styles Clash to Rey Mysterio on top of Samoa Joe was also ridiculous.
The next topic I will bring up is how Sami Zayn’s entrance is a perfect contradiction of his heel character. When he makes his entrance, you can’t help but smile because the music is so upbeat and uplifting. Zayn is also a true one-of-a-kind when it comes to cutting promos.
A little sympathy would have to go out to Cedric Alexander because he did not get a great opportunity to showcase the moves in his arsenal that truly make him unique, and those moves obviously involve his highflying ability.
Cesaro, on the other hand, is the true cream of the crop. If any superstar wants to truly test their abilities, they will have a match with the bruising Swiss Cyborg. Cesaro may be a dark horse candidate to win this year’s Money in the Bank ladder match, although WWE likely will go with a more popular star to get the victory. This would be a KofiMania moment for Cesaro.
Sheamus’ concussion is also worth noting. The possibility is worth considering that this could mean the end of The Bar. Sheamus is 41, and it’s widely documented that he has not been 100% for the last several years due to spinal stenosis.
The return of Bray Wyatt in a vignette is a welcome addition to Monday Night Raw. It’s great for business as well as for selfish reasons. The #ImissRoman on Twitter may also be foreshadowing that he will move to SmackDown and begin a feud with Roman Reigns sooner rather than later.
A change in character may have been just what Bobby, or… Robert Roode needed. The Glorious gimmick had run its course, Roode is a natural heel anyway (as he was in NXT as champion), and the new character will completely disassociate him from his TNA days. The mustache makes him look like a completely different person, and his personality in the ring seems to be much more authentic.
The final topic I will discuss from this week is the hilarious comments made by Becky Lynch regarding her opinion (kayfabe) that Lacey Evans receives favors from management in the form of championship matches by doing what I don’t need to repeat, but all of us adults know what was insinuated.