WWE Raw: Complete Preview, Rumors, News and More for April 9

With the latest edition of WWE Raw just a few hours from going live, it’s time to analyze what kind of show we as fans should expect tonight.

The Extreme Rules pay-per-view is just three weeks away, so WWE is putting the fast storylines into rotation as soon as possible in order to ensure a stellar show. Last week’s event was a big replay for WrestleMania 28, but tonight will begin the road to the Extreme Rules.

Where: Verizon Center, Washington, DC

When: Monday, April 9, 9 p.m. ET

Watch: USA Network

Brock Lesnar

After his surprise return to the WWE and his subsequent F-5 on poor John Cena, it’s obvious who the first feud will be for Brock Lesnar.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Lesnar go over?

If Lesnar returned to WWE to job to Cena, that wouldn’t make much sense for the WWE’s current business model. If The Rock went over at WrestleMania, Lesnar will surely go over Cena whenever they meet.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 F-5s

All the talk about who Lesnar will face as the time goes on will be put on wait, as most wrestling fans just try to enjoy the former UFC star while they can. He may be gone sooner rather than later with his attitude.

Rumor Mill: The Rock's Next WWE Feud & Match

Three Stooges

That’s right, folks. The guest stars for this week’s Raw are none other than the cast of the new movie, The Three Stooges.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Raw be funny with the Stooges?

As a Three Stooges fan all my life, I am torn about the actual movie. I want to go see it, but I’m unsure if it will live up to my high Stooges standards. Tonight’s show should be a litmus test of how much fans will enjoy the movie.

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 old-school fans

There is no question that the actors portraying the Stooges are funny and the gimmicks they pull will be fun, but it’s hard to tell how a crowd will react live.

Rumor Mill: WWE News: The Three Stooges Set to Guest Host Raw This Monday

World Title Pictures

With the WWE and world title pictures starting to appear a bit murky, the future of both belts and their current holders are in serious question. Look for Sheamus and CM Punk to be on the offensive tonight.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will we have two new champions coming out of Extreme Rules?

While CM Punk won last year, WWE hardly ever lets its stars win in their hometown. With Extreme Rules in Chicago, it may be time for Punk to drop the belt before winning it back at the following PPV. As for Sheamus, the addition of Alberto del Rio to a feud that includes fan-favorite Daniel Bryan means even more of a chance that WWE shifts champions.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 diehard fans

With both title being surrounded by true fan favorites, the WWE can have John Cena and Brock Lesnar on the card without having to leave a younger guy in the title hunt off. Now if they could only push the right talent…

Rumor Mill: WWE News: Potential Feud for CM Punk in the Works?

Ring Rust Radio’s Tuesday, April 10 Edition

With WWE insider and Bleacher Report’s finest Justin LaBar joining the crew along with WCW and ECW legend Scotty Riggs, this Tuesday’s show has the inside lane to be the best in history.

Check back for more on the World Wrestling Entertainment as it comes, and visit Bleacher Report’s Wrestling Page to get your fill of WWE/TNA. For more Wrestling talk, listen to Ring Rust Radio for all of the hot topics you just can’t miss (some language NSFW).

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