WWE Raw Review: What's Next for Brock Lesnar, John Cena and The Rock?

One of the best Raws in recent memory ended with a huge moment, as Brock Lesnar made his first appearance in a WWE ring since 2004.

Lesnar soaked in cheers from the crowd, which was one of the best in a long time and had been hoping Brock would show.

When his music hit, the audience erupted.

Cena thought he was being greeted by an old friend and colleague, but instead, a handshake turned into an F-5 and a boatload of questions were formed.

So it seems John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will be happening.

But when?

Will this be the main event of Extreme Rules or SummerSlam, or will the WWE build for another year all the way to WrestleMania XXIX? 

It would be tougher to build this feud for a year, with the main reason being that Lesnar is not nearly as strong on the microphone as the Great One.

His in-ring ability and strength, however, are unparalleled.

The only question that was seemingly answered on Raw pertained to The Rock vs. John Cena feud.

Amid rumors that a rematch or maybe a best-of-three series, Cena vs. Rock looks to be over and done with.

So where does The Rock head from this point forward?

I would not expect to see him for a good while, since he is filming two movies starting later this month.

However, his declaration about becoming the WWE Champion is quite a statement.

If that were to happen today, The Rock would be taking on CM Punk for the title. Could that be another big match for next year's WrestleMania?

Another possibility is The Rock challenging The Undertaker and the streak.

As of now, we have no idea if this past Sunday was the Deadman's final match, but if he defends the streak one more time, The Rock certainly has more than enough star power to make it a main event.

As for Brock, it is also possible that he will feud with Cena over the summer and then face the Rock at WrestleMania.

That would then free up Cena to take his shot at defeating the Undertaker next year at Metlife Stadium.

There are many directions the WWE can go with this, and it all stems off of a fantastic Raw.

The pain has arrived.

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