5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE Monday Night RAW (April 8th, 2019)

The Era of the Architect begins tonight on WWE Monday Night RAW.
The Era of the Architect begins tonight on WWE Monday Night RAW.

WrestleMania 35 is in the history books and many fans are already considering it one of the greatest 'Manias of all time.

With over 80,000 in attendance at the MetLife Stadium, and millions watching around the world, WWE hosted a tour-de-force that saw some classic moments.

From a shocking opener that saw the crowning of a new Universal Champion, to The Man coming around and claiming what was hers in the first ever women's main event in WrestleMania history, last night's spectacle was one to remember!

But for the men and women of the red brand, there will be no rest for the wicked, as the WWE gets ready to host RAW.

The RAW after WrestleMania is always known for being unpredictable, so expect plenty of shocks and surprises along the way.

Here are 5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE Monday Night RAW.


#5 The Streak is broken!

The duo captured the RAW Tag Team Titles last night.
The duo captured the RAW Tag Team Titles last night.

At WrestleMania 30, the WWE Universe watched on in horror, when The Undertaker's undefeated streak was ended by Brock Lesnar.

But last night, the fans celebrated when another streak was broken, as Curt Hawkins is now 1-269, and alongside Zack Ryder, is one half of the RAW Tag Team Champions.

In an emotional win for the two long-term friends, the pair were able to topple the Revival on the WrestleMania pre-show to capture the gold.

We all know that Dash and Dawson won't wait long before they retaliate against the new champs, so don't be surprised if the Revival make their presence known against the duo tonight.

But if we've learnt one thing from the 11 years of Ryder and Hawkins in WWE, is to never underestimate their drive. You know it!

#4 Call-ups on the way

No longer the UK Champion, will the Bruiserweight appear tonight?
No longer the UK Champion, will the Bruiserweight appear tonight?

The RAW after WrestleMania is known for a lot of things.

Rowdy crowds, shocking moments, historic announcements, and even NXT call-ups.

Who can forget when Paige joined the main roster after WrestleMania 30, defeating AJ Lee to win the Divas Championship on her very first night, becoming the only woman to hold the WWE Divas title and the NXT Women's title simultaneously.

It's hard to predict who will be making their big break on the main roster tonight, though if we look at NXT TakeOver: New York, there is one strong possibility.

Pete Dunne.

Now no-longer the WWE United Kingdom Champion, the Bruiserweight has a prime spot to appear on tonight's RAW, in front of what will be a raucous crowd.

Will the British star make his presence felt tonight, or will someone else answer the call?

#3 Who will step up to the Extraordinary Man?

The Demon rose at WrestleMania in a high impact bout for the Intercontinental Championship.
The Demon rose at WrestleMania in a high impact bout for the Intercontinental Championship.

Last night, Finn Balor proved why they call him the Extraordinary Man, when he toppled Bobby Lashley to capture his second Intercontinental Championship.

After losing the title not long ago to the Almighty, Balor clearly realized he needed to pull out something special, and did just that, using his demon persona at the showcase of the immortals.

With the historic title now firmly around the waist of the Irishman, we can't help but wonder who is next for a shot at the gold?

And what will Lashley, alongside Lio Rush have to say for themselves after coming up short at the biggest show of the year?

Expect strong words, and stronger punches if Lashley comes face to face with the new Intercontinental Champion tonight on Monday Night RAW.

#2 The era of the Architect

The Beastslayer is a man of his word and is now the Universal Champion.
The Beastslayer is a man of his word and is now the Universal Champion.

WrestleMania 35 was shocking, to say the least, and one of the most shocking moments came early on when the Universal title was defended first.

In a short, high-octane match, Lesnar and Rollins immediately got fans pumped up, though it was Rollins who emerged the victor.

Using a low-blow and three Curb Stomps to capture the Universal title, no-one can claim that the new Champion fought fair, but after the Beast's sporadic appearances with the gold, it seems the end justifies the means.

With the Universal gold finally once again around the waist of a full-time Superstar, Rollins is hoping to usher in a new era tonight.

What will the Architect have to say, 24 hours removed from his biggest win, and what presence will Lesnar and Paul Heyman have tonight?

#1 The Man comes around

The Man made history at WrestleMania 35.
The Man made history at WrestleMania 35.

Though fans are still speculating on how the ending went down, there's no denying that at WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch made history.

Meeting both Charlotte Flair and 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey, The Man was able to hold her own in triple threat action, handing the Hot Rod her first pinfall loss in WWE, and capturing the RAW and SmackDown Women's Championships.

Though a SmackDown Live Superstar, Lynch's unique position allows her to appear on both brands, bringing her confident self to a wider audience.

But as the first ever SmackDown Women's Champion, Lynch knows it's often easier to win a title than keep it.

Expect some strong words by the former champions who are no doubt hoping to cut Lynch's party short tonight.

Whatever happens, expect The Man Becky Lynch to be riding high after the biggest win of her career.

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