5 shocking moments from post-WrestleMania episodes of Raw
WrestleMania is the most hotly anticipated event on the entire WWE calendar. Year after year, fans can’t wait for the Show of Shows. But, another event that is anticipated almost as much is the episode of Monday Night Raw on the day after WrestleMania.
While WrestleMania is the place to settle feuds once and for all, the post-Mania Raw episodes are the ones where new ones are created. These episodes of the WWE”s longest running show can shock and surprise even the most well-informed fans.
There have been some truly jaw-dropping moments on these episodes. From debuts to returns to retirements, the day after WrestleMania has historically delivered just as much drama and excitement as The Ultimate Thrill Ride itself.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into our list of 5 most shocking moments from post-WrestleMania episodes of Monday Night Raw:
#5 Ziggler cashes in Money in the Bank
Dolph Ziggler is one of those wrestlers who is loved by the WWE Universe but is somehow always overlooked by Vince McMahon and his creative team. All of this looked like it was going to change for good, though, on the episode of Raw following WrestleMania 29.
After the World Heavyweight Champion was left badly injured towards the end of the show, Ziggler sensed his opportunity and decided to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. Despite a couple of hiccups in the match, The Showoff would ultimately prevail and capture the World Title.
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Despite Alberto del Rio being the face in this situation, and Ziggler the heel, the crowd at the Izod centre lost its collective mind and blew the roof of the place. Seriously, just check out this video and hear the reaction of the WWE Universe:
It was incredibly shocking that not only did WWE creative get behind Dolph as World Heavyweight Champion but also that they decided to give him the gold the night after WrestleMania. If only his run with the belt was as good as his cash in was.