LAS VEGAS — Now that WrestleMania 41 has come to a close, it’s time to deal with the fallout.
The “new year” in WWE is already upon us less than 24 hours after its signature event ended as Raw serves as the starting point for the next season in wrestling. The show after the two-day event has become so popular, it’s commonly referred to as the Raw After WrestleMania.
There’s plenty of things that will need to be discussed or dealt with as WrestleMania weekend comes to a close in the Sin City. After capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event, John Cena now reveals his plans on how he plans to ruin wrestling. Plus, what happens next after the shocking finish in night one, when Paul Heyman turned on CM Punk and Roman Reigns by helping Seth Rollins win?
It’ll be a can’t miss episode of Raw. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates and highlights from the show. Here’s what to know before the Raw After WrestleMania.
John Cena speaks
After getting an introduction from Mark Shunock, Cena takes the microphone with the words, “winners write history.”
The crowd cheers for Cena, but he dismisses it. He believes it’s not a good relationship since the crowd cheered during his downfall less than a week ago, so it’s not allowed to celebrate his championship victory.
“You don’t mean anything to me,” Cena said as the crowd chanted an expletive. “Your noise means nothing to me.”
Cena reminded the fans he had 36 dates during his farewell tour, and after tonight, there’s only 27 appearance left for him in 2025.
“You say I cant’ wrestle? I don’t have to,” Cena said. “When that hits zero, the professional wrestling timeline stops.”
Cena said he knows wrestling will continue after he leaves, but he will be going out with the actual WWE Championship. He will be the final champion and no one else will have it.
John Cena kicks off show
The new Undisputed WWE Champion gets Raw going, making his entrance as the crowd goes crazy. Cena is wearing the title on his waist backwards. He makes his way to the ring and raises the title in the air as the pyro goes off.
What time is WWE Raw After WrestleMania?
Raw After WrestleMania 41 is on Monday, April 21 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
How to watch WWE Raw After WrestleMania
- Date: Monday, April 21
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Stream: Netflix
Is Monday Night Raw on Peacock?
No, WWE Raw is exclusively on Netflix.
Where is WWE Raw After WrestleMania?
SmackDown will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Raw After WrestleMania match card, scheduled events
No matches or events have been announced for Raw After WrestleMania 41. After winning on WrestleMania 41 night two, Cena said he will be part of the show, unveiling his plan to ruin wrestling.
WWE has advertised Cena, new World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso, Women’s Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion Lyra Valkyria, Gunther, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.
This will be updated when WWE announces the card.
How long is Monday Night Raw?
Monday Night Raw does not have a set time on Netflix. However, it typically runs from two and a half to three hours long.
WrestleMania 41 winners
Here’s a list of everyone that won at WrestleMania 41:
- Jey Uso (Wins World Heavyweight Championship).
- The New Day (Win World Tag Team Championship).
- Jade Cargill.
- Jacob Fatu (Wins United States Championship).
- El Grande Americano.
- Tiffany Stratton (Retains WWE Women’s Championship).
- Seth Rollins.
- Iyo Sky (Retains Women’s World Championship).
- Drew McInytre.
- Dominik Mysterio (Wins Intercontinental Championship).
- Randy Orton.
- Logan Paul.
- Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch (Win Women’s Tag Team Championship).
- John Cena (Wins Undisputed WWE Championship).
WrestleMania 41 night one results
The first night of WrestleMania ended with a stunning moment. See everything that happened, including highlights and analysis, from Saturday here.
WrestleMania 41 night two results
Incredible matches took place on WrestleMania night two, capped by the main event between Cena and Rhodes. See what transpired, from highlights to analysis, on Sunday here.
John Cena mastering farewell tour
After John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 41 to capture hisrecord 17th WWE Championship, he didn’t give an answer to any questions about the victory. Questions about The Rock or whether he’ll smile were met with “that seems like clickbait.”
So in the final question, a USA TODAY Sports reporter asked Cena about what was going through his head as he made WWE history, if he felt reminiscent of everything he’s accomplished over his storied career and what it’s like separating himself as the most decorated WWE star.
Simple enough right? Think again.
“You know, that seems like a clickbait question,” Cena told USA TODAY Sports. “I’m beginning to sense a pattern here that you guys are just looking for headlines.
“Keep in mind you are now talking to the last real champion. Step your game up next time,” he added.
It’s a response good enough to hurt the ego, but it’s a reminder that in his final act, Cena is still at the top of his game.
Read more about Cena’s final WrestleManiahere.
Seth Rollins steals the show at WrestleMania again
Ahead of WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman was asked by USA TODAY Sports who needed to win the triple threat match between Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins in the main event of night one.
The WWE Hall of Famer said he could go in front of the Supreme Court and spend hours advocating why each star should win. It was easy – and it makes sense – for him to make a case for the two stars he’s represented in his career. He said it would be unfathomable for Reigns not to win, and he could say with 100% certainty Punk needed to be victorious.
And then there was Rollins. Even though he hadn’t been his advocate, Heyman said Rollins would need a victory “or everything falls apart.”
What is everything? We found out on WrestleMania 41 night one.
Read more about Rollins’ signature momenthere.
