10 Coolest Moments From WWE Raw 25

8. Elias Standing Tall

John Cena Elias
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Elias was one of Raw 25's main success stories. He commanded the crowd with ease during his solo performance, nailed a new tune running down The Undertaker, Chris Jericho and more, interacted with Jimmy Fallon, and then socked John Cena right in the balls. It's a wonder he didn't end the night as top babyface.

Jokes aside, Elias looked awesome as he beat up Cena and ruled the ring. This bodes well for him come Sunday; a strong performance in the Royal Rumble could be all Elias needs to reach that next level on Raw. We hope creative were watching how naturally the guy delivered scripted material. This was great stuff.

Of course, WWE's telegraphed booking style may mean Cena throws Elias from the Rumble and he's back to square one, but the Raw skit left him looking like a star. On a show crowded with nostalgic comebacks and bigger names, that was never a given.

Well played, sir.

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