The WWE Raw after WrestleMania 40 was a highly anticipated event, with a celebration planned for Cody Rhodes after his triumphant victory in the main event of WrestleMania. The night also featured a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, with Ricochet, Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, and Drew McIntyre all vying for the opportunity. Last week’s episode of WWE Raw garnered 1.784 million viewers, continuing to draw in a sizable audience.
The results of WWE Raw on April 8, 2024, included Ilja Dragunov defeating Shinsuke Nakamura, The Awesome Truth and John Cena emerging victorious over The Judgment Day, Roxanne Perez defeating Indi Hartwell, Sami Zayn and Chad Gable prevailing over IMPERIUM, Jade Cargill defeating Chelsea Green, and Jey Uso emerging as the No. 1 Contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Ricochet, Drew McIntyre, and Bronson Reed.
The WWE Raw ratings have been relatively stable in recent weeks, with the April 1, 2024 episode drawing 1.784 million viewers. This follows previous episodes with viewership numbers ranging between 1.729 million and 1.790 million. The consistent viewership numbers indicate a strong fan base remaining engaged with the product.
The WWE Raw event took place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a full house of 20,248 fans in attendance. The venue was sold out, showcasing the continued popularity of WWE events and the excitement surrounding the post-WrestleMania Raw show.
In one of the standout moments of the night, Triple H and Cody Rhodes kicked off the show, with Triple H acknowledging the historic nature of WrestleMania 40 and Rhodes’ incredible journey. The emotional segment culminated in Rhodes being interrupted by The Rock, setting the stage for a possible future showdown between the two iconic wrestlers. The interaction between Rhodes and The Rock added an exciting twist to the ongoing storyline.
The night also featured impressive performances from the likes of Ilja Dragunov, The Awesome Truth, and John Cena, all delivering memorable matches and moments for the fans in attendance. The post-WrestleMania Raw show lived up to its reputation as an event filled with surprises, debuts, and exciting developments in the world of WWE. The momentum from WrestleMania 40 carried over into Raw, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying period in WWE programming.
