10 Live Observations From WWE Raw After WrestleMania 35

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Raw’s big banter block wasn’t really made up of anything that would make fascinating fodder for one of those absorbing WWE 24 specials, but so much sh*t went on in such a short space that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was all part of the plan.

Sami Zayn returned as a babyface, Shockmastered his way across the stage, lost to Finn Bálor and turned heel on the fans again with a spirited rant about the things he really bloody hated about the fans, PAL-er, Buddy, Friend, Guy. Zayn’s bile was proven right when shots of fan signs asking when it was okay to boo Roman Reigns again yet, An XFL 2020 commercial even aired, for f*cks f*cking sake.

Rather than laughs or derision, that particular advert actually got a pop. Was Vince McMahon smart to actually give it a go?! Imagine if he was earnestly trying to get the best out of his talents like this. Or, instead, when it’s dropped into th middle of a Raw, remember the time when he still did...

 
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