Rhodes also must beat Cena to regain the title later in 2025. The American Nightmare needs the validation that comes from beating Cena. While Reigns bridged the gap between Cena and Rhodes, it is the latter of the two that represented the last great babyface hero in WWE.

WWE put the spotlight on the women's division in a major way throughout the night on the RAW after WrestleMania. One of the biggest moments came when Becky Lynch turned heel on Lyra Valkyria after dropping the Women's Tag Team Title. It was a turn that fans had been waiting for, and it couldn't have come at a better time.

The Raw After WrestleMania is always a major show for WWE and this year was no different. There were plenty of surprises to comb through.