WWE History: 5 greatest Raw after WrestleMania shockers

It has been a long while since the Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania gained notoriety for being a night when the crowd takes over the show. Fans from more than 60 countries flock in to watch The Grandest Stage Of Them All, and many of them stay back for the Raw that emanates on the night after 'Mania.

This show is infamous for boasting the rowdiest and the most engaging crowd of the year. The insane crowd engagement results in a show for the ages. Let's take a look at 5 shocking moments from the history of these "After 'Mania Raw" shows.

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#5 Warrior addresses the crowd

Warrior's Hall of Fame speech

When The Ultimate Warrior was announced as an inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014, the wrestling world gasped in astonishment.

The Warrior and WWE had been bitter enemies for a long while, and Vince McMahon had produced a DVD to demonize Warrior, titled "The Self Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior". The two parties somehow came to an agreement, and Warrior was finally inducted by Linda McMahon, on the night before WrestleMania 30.

Warrior came down to the ring on the Raw after 'Mania and gave a heartfelt speech, which has now become infamous for being the final public appearance of The Warrior. The promo felt as if Warrior knew that something was coming up.

A day after, Warrior died of a sudden heart attack, and it was fitting that he got a chance to address his issues, make peace with longtime enemies, and get inducted into the famed Hall of the WWE at the very last moment.

WWE made sure that Warrior's family wouldn't have to struggle after his death, and has been involving his wife Dana in backstage ongoings. Now, Dana has also taken up a creative writer role in WWE, and is doing her bit to keep the Warrior's legacy alive.

#4 Ziggler cashes in

Dolph wins his 2nd world title

At WrestleMania 29, the now babyface Alberto Del Rio had managed to successfully defend his World Heavyweight Title against Jack Swagger. On the very next night, Del Rio again stood tall after defeating Swagger and his manager Zeb Colter in a handicap match.

As an exhausted Del Rio was being tended, Ziggler's music hit and he came out with AJ Lee and Big E Langston. The crowd erupted in unison on realizing what was about to happen.

In a matter of seconds, Dolph Ziggler hit the Zig Zag on Del Rio to win his 2nd World Heavyweight Title, with the crowd loving every second of it. The After Mania crowd is known for being staunch supporters of underdogs, anti-heroes, and sometimes, heels. This win had been a long time coming and there couldn't have been a better moment for Ziggler to cash in his briefcase.

#3 Shield turns full-blown babyface

Bryan and The Shield stood tall to end the show

After losing to Daniel Bryan in the opening match at WrestleMania 30, Triple H scheduled another match on the Raw after 'Mania for Bryan's WWE World Heavyweight Title.

Triple H had Orton, Batista, and Kane alongside him to make sure that he walked out with his hand held high. The Game's plan didn't come to fruition though, as The Shield's music hit and they came down to the ring through a sea of fans.

Triple H tried to prevent a chaotic brawl but ended up getting a thunderous spear from Reigns. The brawl broke out and ended with The Shield and Daniel Bryan standing tall in the squared circle, with the crowd tagging along for the "Yes!" chants. The babyface Shield didn't last long though, as Rollins soon betrayed his brothers to join Triple H's band of villains.

#2 A year in the making

The Rock and Cena sealing the deal

The Rock cost Cena his match against The Miz at WrestleMania 27, and a face-off was advertised for Monday Night Raw.

The Rock and Cena came face to face on Raw in front of a roaring crowd. Cena didn't waste any time and issued a challenge to The Great One. This encounter was being teased for a long time and it was finally time!

The Rock responded as he always had in the past, but added that a match of this caliber was something only a PPV like WrestleMania could handle.

The Brahma Bull stated that the duo should go one-on-one at WrestleMania 28 in a "Once in a lifetime" match! Cena agreed and both Superstars shook hands to seal the deal, after fending off The Corre in quick succession.

#1 Lesnar returns

Lesnar returns to WWE!

The Rock and Cena faced off in a "Once In A Lifetime" match at WrestleMania 28, which Cena ended up losing after a thunderous Rock Bottom in the middle of the ring.

The next night on Raw, Cena came out to the ring and addressed the crowd. He didn't get a chance to speak for long, as a familiar music hit and the crowd went into a frenzy! Brock Lesnar appeared on the ramp for the first time in 8 years. He came into the ring after circling Cena for a while.

Lesnar offered to shake Cena's hand, but grabbed him and delivered an F5, to a loud cheer. The Beast had finally made his return to the WWE ring and had made clear that Cena would be his first victim.