Raw Five-Point Preview: April 8, 2013

With John Cena the new WWE Champion, Miz new Intercontinental Champion and Triple H’s career still alive, what will unfold less than 24 hours after WrestleMania? Here are five things to look for on tonight’s Raw at 8/7 CT on USA Network.

1. Anything can happen the day after WrestleMania

WWE RANK'D takes a look at the most shocking moments to take place the day after WrestleMania.

Hot off the heels of a heart-pounding WrestleMania 29, could the WWE Universe be in for some unexpected surprises on Raw? Using history as a guide, it’s very possible there could be major fallout in the wake of WrestleMania 29.

2. Is Fandango a flash in the pan?

After falling in defeat at WrestleMania, Chris Jericho issues some advice to Fandango.

After all the false starts, Fandango proved he is the real deal with a win over future WWE Hall of Famer Superstar Chris Jericho on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Even Y2J agrees his loss to Fandango is one of the greatest upsets in WrestleMania history. But what is next for Fandango? Does he have what it takes to keep winning in WWE?

3. Is Miz poised to take 2013 by storm?

After defeating Wade Barrett for the Intercontinental Title on the WrestleMania 29 Interactive Pre-Show, The Miz celebrates by running down his impressive WrestleMania history with capturing and defending WWE championships.

Over the course of history, Miz has chalked up quite a WrestleMania resume. He retained the WWE Title, retained the WWE Tag Team Titles and now captured the Intercontinental Title on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Who will be the first to step up and challenge The Awesome One?

4. Triple H’s career lives on!

After a vicious fight with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, Triple H has X-rays performed on his ailing arm.

After an animalistic encounter with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, Triple H prevailed and preserved his celebrated career. The bout clearly took its toll on The Game, who was examined by WWE doctors after the match. What’s next for The King of Kings? Does he have aspirations that go beyond the board room for 2013?

5. The Champ returns!

Newly crowned WWE Champion John Cena feels relieved, tired and very proud following his victorious encounter with The Rock in the main event of WrestleMania 29.

After spending a year lamenting his loss to The Rock at last year’s WrestleMania, new WWE Champion John Cena has finally redeemed himself on The Grandest Stage of Them All.Now that the 11-time WWE Champion is back atop the WWE, who will be the first to challenge him?

Don’t miss the first Raw on The Road to WrestleMania XXX! Tune in tonight at 8/7 CT on USA Network.

Published on April 8, 2013

Mitch Passero