After becoming the no.1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, A.J Styles now needs to live up to his hype as 'the man' who will face the reigning champion Roman Reigns for the WWE gold. Will he take the fight to the champion after their heated exchange at Smackdown? Meanwhile, this Monday's Raw will present new rivalries for the Wyatt Family, Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho.
Backstage Rumors
Vince McMahon Take 2? - Despite losing to the Undertaker in that classic Hell in a Cell match at Wrestlemania, Shane O'Mac was still given the chance to run the show the night before Mania, and he never disappointed a bit. The younger McMahon put his imprint right away by booking an Intercontinental Championship match between the Miz and Zach Ryder and a fatal-four way match that involved Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, Styles and the returning Cesaro.
Other than the night produced a new Intercontinental champion in the Miz and a no.1 title contender in Styles, the raucous crowd in Dallas also witnessed the debut of several up-and-coming superstars.
Roman Reigns Heel Turn - With the fan-favorite Styles becoming the no.1 contender, there are speculations that WWE creative is now abandoning the idea of a baby-face Reigns. Though he'll still be the future of the franchise, Reigns could slowly start showing characteristics of a villain in the coming weeks.
Wyatt Family vs. League of Nations: The Eater of Worlds and his band have set their sight on a different target, this time the multi-awarded and international stable, the League of Nations. If the poster of payback would suggest, the Wyatt Family will have a big role in the lead-up for the next PPV event. Unfortunately for the League of Nations, they find themselves on a 3-on-4 handicap after expelling the weakest link King Barrett.
Dean Ambrose-Chris Jericho feud - Coming off an outstanding Wrestlemania match with Brock Lesnar, the are rumors that the Lunatic Fringe is set to begin a new rivalry with Mr. Y2J, Chris Jericho.
Prediction and Potential Matches for April 11 Raw
The Dudley Boyz may finally respond to the challenge of RAW newcomers Enzo Amore and Colin Cassidy, setting up an intriguing showdown between the two factions. Dr. Phil McGraw could also have a big impact in tonight's episode as he visits WWE universe for the first time.
But if the WWE wants to sustain the momentum post-Wrestlemania, they may probably need to push their re-introduction of Seth Rollins into the storyline. Rollins was rumored to appear the night after mania but for unknown reason he didn't. Will he appear tonight and take his claim on the WWE championship?
Dudley Boyz (winner) vs. Enzo Amore, Collin Cassidy
Charlotte vs. Natalya (winner) - Non-title match or for WWE Women's Championship
AJ Styles (winner) vs. Kevin Owens
Braun Strowman (winner) vs. Rusev
WWE Monday Night Raw will begin at 8:00 p.m US ET on USA Network. Pre-Show on 7:00 p.m at WWE Network