WWE Raw April 21 2025 brought the feeling back to the Raw after Wrestlemania. With a Rusev return, a Becky Lynch heel turn and an RKO from out of nowhere. Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer competed in a match against each other which was easily the best match of the show. Giulia and Roxanne Perez attempted to make a statement on their names which is a crazy new alliance? JD McDonagh is back and helped Dom retain. Seth Rollins now is working with Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker! There are so many new directions created and exciting moves on this episode. While the wrestling aspect is odd with 3 matches on a 3 hour show. This show flew by incredibly fast. This was completely entertaining from start to finish.
WWE Raw April 21 2025 brings the aftermath from Wrestlemania. The Raw After Mania brings appearances from Wrestlemania’s main event winners. Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman set to appear and potentially offer up a reasoning for why Paul did what he did. John Cena accomplished two things, one breaking the Ric Flair 16 record and the other being getting the championship as his goal is to retire with it. What other surprises will come on one of the most entertaining Raw’s of the year?
MUST WATCH John Cena Promo: WWE Raw April 21 2025 Opening Promo
With the same “nothing” entrance, John Cena came out. Demanding Mark Nash to announce him as the new champion before stealing his microphone. John was amused by the crowd now chanting for him, even chanting that they were sorry. Cena lies and claims that they weren’t sorry. He revealed the number of dates he has left, saying he is appearing not even claiming it was a match. Counting down the dates he has already fulfilled. John mentioned that he wants the WWE to start over, to have the restart. He wants to end the lineage of the WWE championship that the people like Roman, Bruno, himself have held. Continuing the Last Real Champion thing, Randy Orton slid behind him and gave John an RKO. Randy ends the promo raising the championship as the crowd do go nuts.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.75 Stars
GREAT Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch Vs Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez – Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: WWE Raw April 21 2025 First Match
Definitely is the better match if we are comparing the night before to this one. This one has more flow and a better structure. Given some more time to continue the match. The heel challengers control Lyra with the ultimate hot tag on Becky. Receiving this is awesome chants after a fun sequence. Lyra kicking out made sense. After Raquel and Becky were sent to the outside, Liv was able to get an Oblivion on Lyra to win the match. After Liv and Raquel head to the back, Becky Lynch would attack Lyra in the ring. Becky turns heel hitting several man handle slams.
Results: Liv Morgan by Pinfall via Oblivion on Lyra Valkyria
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
GREAT New Day Promo:
Its a short promo with New Day saying the things they have been saying the last few months. Woods gets his Thank God for the New Day line. They hint at being the greatest team ever. Alpha Academy comes out and ends up egging the championship towards giving them a match. As the New Day were getting ready in their street clothes, the lights went off. Rusev returns to the WWE. New Day left the scene and the Alpha Academy were beat up by Rusev.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
GREAT Iyo Sky Celebratory Promo:
Iyo shares how happy and ecstatic she was to prove she was the best in the world. She admits that she has done that again here.Claiming she is Over The Moon in emotions. A fun little line with that being her finisher. Interrupting Iyo is Stephanie Vaquer! Vaquer would come out to congratulate Iyo on the victory. Claiming that she wants to Wrestle the best and the title makes Iyo the best also. They set up a match with Adam Pearce who was happy to please the Las Vegas crowd.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
AMAZING Iyo Sky Vs Stephanie Vaquer: WWE Raw April 21 2025 Match Of The Night
This match was exciting, it was very well done from bell to bell. Vaquer targets the leg of Iyo Sky with her Dragon screw and more. Iyo has the sell and also is so good at bumping for people. Vaquer gets her viral head smash and its fun. Its a really good and solid match but of course it was a non finish. Roxanne Perez and Giulia would attack Iyo and Vaquer respectively. Ending the match but beating them down. Making the save was Rhea Ripley who is protective of Iyo.
Results: No Contest
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
GREAT Jey Uso Promo:
This as a whole is just a feel good moment. With Jey Uso getting his Yeet encore. Jey would mention overcoming the odds and tapping Gunther out. Sami Zayn comes out and tells him how proud he is. Sharing love as they celebrate. Jimmy Uso also comes out and the three have a fun time yeeting and enjoying the love. Sami might have stared Jey down but its just a feel good promo. The crowd reciprocates the love and the praise from Sami is real.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
GOOD Dominik Mysterio Vs Penta – Intercontinental Championship: WWE Raw April 21 2025 Main Event
This is a fun match where there are two people who wrestled in the same match at mania. Penta does great in this role and Dom continues his momentum. In a shock return JD McDonagh aids Dom to retain as he then gets a 619 and frog splash combo. Liv, Carlito, Raquel and Finn join as they all celebrate in the ramp area.
Results: Dominik Mysterio by Pinfall via Frog Splash
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
AMAZING Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman Promo: WWE Raw April 21 2025 Last Segment
Seth mentions stealing a wiseman and a best friend from Roman and Punk. Stating he won the main event of mania. Punk comes out and they end up brawling. After turning his attention to Heyman, Seth would get the better of Punk. Sending him out of the ring. Heyman would say that now Seth Rollins is the top star of the WWE. Specifically mentioning Wrestlemania 42. Roman would come out and end up spearing Seth, Superman punching Heyman. As Roman set up Paul for a spear, Bron Breakker would spear Roman. Also spearing Punk. Paul, Seth and Bron stand tall after Bron spears Roman through the barricade.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
WWE Raw April 21 2025 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw April 21 2025 brought the feeling back to the Raw after Wrestlemania. With a Rusev return, a Becky Lynch heel turn and an RKO from out of nowhere. Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer competed in a match against each other which was easily the best match of the show. Giulia and Roxanne Perez attempted to make a statement on their names which is a crazy new alliance? JD McDonagh is back and helped Dom retain. Seth Rollins now is working with Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker! There are so many new directions created and exciting moves on this episode. While the wrestling aspect is odd with 3 matches on a 3 hour show. This show flew by incredibly fast. This was completely entertaining from start to finish.
Matches: 0.50/1 Stars
Show Structure:1/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 1/1 Stars
Storytelling: 1/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 4.25/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – April 21 2025
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