10 Superstars Who Could Debut (Or Return) On WWE Raw After WrestleMania 41

The Raw after WrestleMania is sometimes a dream scene nobody wants to wake up from. WWE has enjoyed packing those episodes with major moments over the years. Some editions, like the one following 'Mania 36, can be a little underwhelming (although the company certainly had excuses in 2020!), but they're usually one big party that fans still lingering around after the latest PLE blockbuster get a kick out of.

2025's version could be massive.

There are loads of directions Triple H could take things. Obviously, this all hinges on some key decisions at 'Mania 41 itself. Who walks out of the weekend as WWE Champion - Cody Rhodes or John Cena? Will The Rock be involved? Steve Austin? There are loads of questions to answer before reaching the cherished Raw after, but it's fun to play detective and spin some guesswork before the company gatecrashes the Las Vegas strip.

Some of these predictions will be more popular than others. A few might not seem as 'sexy' as those higher up too, but they're functional (and logical) returnees that'll help pad out the midcard scenes on Raw and SmackDown. Keep that in mind when you're reading. There's a purpose to each and every one of them.

News has filtered in that Rusev is back in WWE too. That'll put a smile on people's faces, but it makes sense for Trips to play the waiting game before the now-former AEW man gets to wish everyone a "Happy Rusev Day". Also, Rusev could be playing second fiddle for another epic comeback anyway...

Technically, The Wyatt Sicks jumped from Raw to SmackDown as part of the Transfer Window in January. We're almost three full months on from that, but Uncle Howdy and gang haven't been spotted on episodes of blue brand telly. All talk of them kickstarting a storyline with comeback queen Alexa Bliss heading into WrestleMania 41 has gone ice cold too.

What is going on, and where are The Sicks?!

They could show up at any moment, but there'd be no real point in getting their SmackDown story going until after 'Mania. Hell, at this rate, would it really be a surprise if Triple H punted Howdy, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis back to the flagship like nothing had happened? WWE has hardly committed itself to the 2024 Draft addendum that was the Transfer Window anyway.

The Wyatt Sicks launched as a tribute to the tragic passing of one Bray Wyatt. Initially, it seemed like fans were firmly behind Howdy and would treat Bo Dallas's offshoot like a major star, but WWE's interest cooled significantly during the second half of 2024. It's sure gonna be intriguing to see if they can rescue the situation on Smackers and become a hot act again.

Making a splash on the post-WrestleMania 41 Raw wouldn't be the worst idea, but it would raise questions about exactly what The Sicks plan to do on SmackDown. Meh, creative can worry about the next chapter once they've penned the first, possibly with Alexa Bliss as planned. Just get 'em back on telly and take it from there.