WWE’s first RAW following WrestleMania 40 unfolded with Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn basking in their title victories, while The Judgment Day faced an unexpected challenge from the new RAW Tag Team Champions, Awesome Truth.
However, wrestling pundit Vince Russo believes the segment missed an opportunity to highlight Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley.
During the broadcast, Finn Balor’s bid for a rematch led to a six-man tag team showdown, with John Cena surprisingly joining the champions’ ranks to secure victory over Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh.
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Russo, speaking on Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, expressed his belief that WWE should have prioritized Damian Priest’s spotlight after his World Heavyweight Title win, rather than pairing The Judgment Day against Cena and Awesome Truth.
“If I’m writing this show, the spotlight is on Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, especially Damian Priest because he won that title. This is a huge moment for him. The spotlight would be on him, not a six-man tag,”
Russo remarked, emphasizing the missed opportunity to boost Priest’s status further.
Additionally, the red brand determined the first challenger for Damian Priest’s coveted title in the main event, where Jey Uso emerged victorious over Drew McIntyre, Bronson Reed, and Ricochet, setting the stage for an intriguing championship rivalry.
