Episode 472 – Viva Las Violence: WrestleMania 41 & RAW After Mania

Cena’s 17th and Final Reign?

Brian and Darryl dive headfirst into the chaos, the crowns, and the chair shots that made WrestleMania 41 one for the ages — and the RAW After Mania shook even more foundations. Who rose? Who betrayed? And did John Cena really just become the GOAT? Spoiler: Yes. Yes, he did.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:07 WrestleMania Night 1: 4:15 WrestleMania Night 2: 29:30 RAW After Mania: 55: 23

WrestleMania 41 Overview

Dates: April 19–20, 2025 Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Attendance: 124,693 over two nights Notable Achievements: Most successful WWE event to date 114% increase in viewership compared to WrestleMania 40 Record-breaking merchandise and sponsorship sales

Night 1 Highlights (April 19)

World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso vs. Gunther Winner: Jey Uso (via submission) Summary: Jey Uso capitalized on his Royal Rumble win, defeating Gunther with a series of top-rope splashes followed by a rear-naked choke, capturing his first World Heavyweight Title.

World Tag Team Championship: The War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day Winner: The New Day (pinfall) Summary: The champions lost their titles in a high-energy bout.

Jade Cargill vs. Naomi Winner: Jade Cargill (pinfall) Summary: Cargill showcased her dominance with a decisive victory.

United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu Winner: Jacob Fatu (pinfall) Summary: Fatu captured the title, marking a significant milestone in his WWE career.

Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano Winner: El Grande Americano (pinfall) Summary: In a thrilling match, El Grande Americano emerged victorious.

WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair Winner: Tiffany Stratton (pinfall) Summary: Stratton retained her title in a hard-fought match, solidifying her status as a dominant champion.

Triple Threat Match: Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns Winner: Seth Rollins (pinfall) Summary: In a shocking turn, Paul Heyman betrayed both Reigns and Punk, siding with Rollins and handing him a steel chair to secure the victory .

Night 2 Highlights (April 20)

Women’s World Championship Triple Threat: IYO SKY (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair Winner: IYO SKY (pinfall) Summary: SKY retained her title in a match that highlighted the athleticism of all three competitors.

Drew McIntyre def. Damian Priest Winner: Drew McIntyre (pinfall) Summary: This one was stiff. McIntyre finally gets his Mania moment with a Claymore that practically decapitated Priest.

Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4-Way: Dominik Mysterio vs. Finn Balor vs. Penta vs. Bron Breaker Winner: Dominik Mysterio (pinfall) Summary: Mysterio captured the title, continuing his rise in WWE.

Randy Orton def. Joe Hendry Winner: Randy Orton (pinfall) Summary: Joe Hendry got a pop, but Orton got the win and reminded everyone who the real legend is. Vicious RKO outta nowhere capped it off.

Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles Winner: Logan Paul (pinfall) Summary: Paul secured the win after interference from his associate was thwarted by Karrion Kross .

Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez (c) Winners: Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria (pinfall) Summary: The duo claimed victory, showcasing their synergy as a team.

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena Winner: John Cena (pinfall) Summary: Cena made history by capturing his 17th World Title, surpassing Ric Flair’s record. The win was marred by controversy as rapper Travis Scott interfered, assisting Cena in the victory.

RAW After WrestleMania (April 21)

Location: Las Vegas, NV

John Cena’s Championship Celebration Interrupted Event: Cena’s celebration was cut short by Randy Orton, who delivered a surprise RKO, signaling a new feud.

Women’s Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Becky Lynch & Lyr