On Episode 183, we resurface after a brief break to catch our collective breaths after the craziness that was WrestleMania weekend. But, Episode 183 is all about the wild fallout from WrestleMania with the Raw and Smackdown Live After Mania reviews.
The Raw After Mania is always a wild time and the 2017 version was no exception. Roman Reigns had to face the wrath of the crowd in Orlando after, apparently, retiring The Undertaker the night before…and face it he did. How did The Big Dog do in his yard before a hostile crowd? The new Raw Tag Team Champs, The Hardy Boyz, defended their newly won titles against the former champs, Gallows and Anderson. The King of the Cruiserweights, Neville, was in action against Mustafa Ali. Mr. McMahon showed up to stir things up by first announcing a Superstar Shakeup coming between Raw and Smackdown Live and to name a new Raw GM. The New Day issued an open challenge that was answered by one of the best tag teams in the world. A six woman Tag Team match took place between Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Dana Brooke vs Charlotte, Nia Jax and a returning Emma. The new Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, issued a challenge to Roman Reigns but Braun Strowman showed up instead. Would the Mountain Among Men actually step up to challenge The Beast Incarnate? Enzo & Cass took on Sheamus & Cesaro to determine the new #1 contenders for the Raw Tag Titles. In the Main Event, Seth Rollins had to scramble to find a new partner for his match against Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe…and what a partner he found! We have all the details for you here on Episode 183.
From there, we venture to the first ever Smackdown Live After Mania. The conflict between the new WWE Champion, Randy Orton, and the former champ, Bray Wyatt, continued to evolve with Bray challenging Randy to a “House of Horrors” match. Meanwhile, a returning former member of the Wyatt Family only served to make things more complex. Naomi defended her newly recaptured Smackdown Women’s Championship against the former champ, Alexa Bliss. Curt Hawkins issued an open challenge that was answered by a perfect opponent. The Miz and Maryse continued their epic mocking of John Cena and Nikki Bella…and were then interrupted by the debut of one of the most impressive NXT competitors from the past year. Baron Corbin battled Dean Ambrose in a Street Fight, Shane McMahon and AJ Styles discussed the Superstar Shakeup and seemed to earn some newfound respect for one another and The Wyatt Family continued their war with Randy Orton and a surprising ally in the Main Event. We have all the details for you on Episode 183.
It is then on to 205 Live which saw Akira Tozawa battle Brian Kendrick, Rich Swan tangle with Oney Lorkin, and a huge Fatal Four Way between Austin Aries, Mustafa Ali, TJ Perkins and Jack Gallagher to determine the new #1 contender to Neville’s Cruiserweight Championship. Who came out on top? We let you know on Episode 183.
It is then on to NXT, which was hitting the reset button after Takeover: Orlando, and in the wake of some call ups to Raw and Smackdown Live. Peyton Royce took on Aliyah, Heavy Machinery continued to bulldoze the competition, the newly signed Drew McIntyre announced his intentions, and Oney Lorkin took on a rather familiar looking masked competitor in the Main Event. We have all those details for you on Episode 183.
We then close out Episode 183 with an interview with pro wrestler, Idol Heinze. Idol was kind enough to “sit down” with Dave to talk about his career, the industry, WrestleMania (before the event actually) and a wide variety of topics in another stellar interview right here on the Attitude Of Aggression that we think you will really enjoy.