Watching wrestling comfortably on the couch eating chips might have its advantages but despite all the adreline that comes with live television, there are also some drawbacks as well. One thing that stands out from this long list of drawbacks is the off the air moments that we miss out.Also read: 10 WWE Sexiest Moments that parents wouldn't want their children to seeEven though WWE is unlikely to make some major storyline changes once the show goes off air, they might just throw in some perks to treat the fans in attendance. From Birthday celebrations to surprise returns, there have been some memorable moments that happened after Raw went off air and we are listing down some of the best ones here.
#10 John Cena joins DX
John Cena and D Generation X is a deadly combination. WWE didn’t completely bank on this fact when they were on air, but they did get a lot of cheers for it once the Raw went off air on 28 September, 2009 edition. Triple H and Shawn Michaels came down the ring once the show went off air and teamed up with the Cenation leader to entertain the fans.
After some great jokes and mannerisms that made the crowd giggle at many points, Cena delivered the trademark chops of D generation X. Now, if it had happened on television, it was worthy of making it into some kind of memorable moment DVDs.
#9 The other side of CM Punk
Ever imagined CM Punk doing a Spin- A –Rooni in his underwear? Probably not, but the scenario did happen. It all started when Stephanie McMahon was asked to do the maneuver. Although she hesitated in the start, without thinking much, she did a forgettable version while wearing her business suit and high heels.
Soon, CM Punk emerged from the locker room without anything more than Underwear on him and did his version of the thing. Punk’s underwear almost came off while his heroics but he made sure that he didn’t embarrass himself It was a funny to the core and as far as the list is concerned, this is not even the last Spin – A – Rooni moment you will see.
#8 Cena goes personal
Cena has had man personal moments during his stay in the WWE, but this one has to be the best. Back in 2012, after Raw went off air in his hometown, Boston, Cena took the microphone and delivered an emotional promo about how his younger brother was diagnosed with cancer.
The motive for Cena to say the same is still a big question mark but it was great to see Cena shed off his regular image. He said that things are pretty hard for him due to his brother’s condition and in the end, said that the tumor was shrinking. Cena’s father, who was in the crowd, broke out crying after the promo which in turn made matter even more emotional.
#7 WrestleMania XXX before it happened
Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan and Dwayne Johnson sharing beer in the squared circle was one of the biggest moments of WrestleMania XXX. Before WrestleMania played host to this iconic moment, WWE had pulled off a toned down version of it in 2002. Why toned down? Because, The Rock wasn’t there.
Despite Rock’s absence, Hogan and Austin being in the same ring was a big moment and sadly for the fans around the World, WWE did it once Raw went off air. Stone Cold and Hogan not only did share a beer, but the Texas Rattle Snake went on to nail Hogan with a stunner to cap off an excellent moment.
#6 Rock and Cena plays with the Big Show
Rock and John Cena are known to be two of the most decorated entertainers in WWE history. So any moment where these two decides to team up is worthy of blowing the roof off. A similar moment happened after the 1000th episode of Monday Night Raw when Rock and Cena decided to have some fun at the expense of Big Show.
It was an utterly embarrassing outing for the World Largest Athlete at the end of the day, but the fans in attendance, clearly went home happy as they got their money worth. And on the bigger picture, WWE should actually do such stuff on Live television so that the remaining fans could also jump in.
#5 Happy Birthday Cena
The Post Raw time period has seen a lot of birthday celebrations till date so this won’t be the last one on the list. The birthday boy in this scenario was none other than John Cena and once the show went off air; CM Punk started warming up the crowd for the grand celebration.
Once it was done, the entire locker room came out wishing a good birthday for the Cenation leader and Cena was awestruck in all the ridiculous ways in which the birthday song was sung. The Great Khali in particular nailed the funniest version of the song possible and made sure that the birthday boy went home with a big laugh.
#4 Goodbye Flair
A legendary name getting a good old farewell is always a great sight to see. And if it is not for the purpose of boosting television ratings, then the whole thing is extra special. On the night following Flair’s retirement match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania, Triple H led the locker room down to the ring to pay tribute to the Nature Boy.
Emotions were running wild and though most of the tribute was actually televised, a good portion of it continued even after the show went off air. The appearance of Vince McMahon and Undertaker fell into the portion after Raw went off air and Flair got the farewell that he thoroughly deserved.
#3 WWE locker room celebrates Triple Hs birthday
Hunter might have a notorious reputation for being a backstage politician, but all that took a back foot when the WWE roster decided to celebrate his birthday after Raw. Hunter turned 40 back in 2009 and Vince McMahon led a parade of Superstars into the ring with the worst possible birthday song that he could ever sing.
On top of that, everyone in the locker room gave Hunter a bath in the cake and made sure that he remembered it for the years to come. The image of Vince and Triple H rolling in the ring covered in cake makes the video worth streaming for.
#2 Rock does the Rock A Rooni
Almost everyone out there would be familiar with the Spin-A- Rooni that Booker T does. It was one of the iconic superstar mannerisms back then and Undertaker decided to take the thing to a whole new level when Raw went off air during the mid-2000s.
Taker, Goldust and Booker were left in the ring once the show ended. Taker stopped Booker from going back to the locker room and asked him to do the Spin-A-Rooni. Booker did it without much hesitation and asked Taker to do the same. Taker, who was having his run as the American Badass refused to do so and this forced an array of superstars to come down the ring and do the Spin-A –Rooni.
Vince McMahon, Goldust and Triple H all did their version of the Spin-A-Rooni but what stood out from the rest was Rock’s version. He called it the Rock – A – Rooni and it was one great way to treat the fans in attendance.
#1 Everyone gathers for the boss
The Post – Raw period might have seen a lot of birthday celebrations but Vince McMahon’s celebration has to be the best one from the lot. Why? Because the birthday celebration of the boss is always great that’s why. Vince Celebrated his 64th birthday back in 2009 and the entire McMahon family along with Triple H and Shawn Michaels decided to make it special.
Seeing Shane, Stephanie and Linda in the same ring after a long time was a great experience but the real show stealer was Pat Paterson. He sang Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ in his own style and though Vince kept a straight face, it is easy to figure out what was going through his mind.
