The first Raw under Paul Heyman purview certainly made an impression, and several wrestling figures took to Twitter to react. You can see posts from Brian “Road Dogg” James, Taz, Pat McAfee, and Dave Lagana reacting to the show, which featured several changes that appeared to be more along the lines of Heyman’s influence such as the opening angle, Mike and Maria Kanellis’ pregnancy and turn angle, AJ Styles turning on Ricochet and joining the club, and more.
Don’t expect the same style of changes Tuesday on Smackdown though, as Eric Bischoff’s fingerprints aren’t expected to be felt on the Blue Brand show until after Extreme Rules.
Brian G. James
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@WWERoadDogg
This #Raw is feeling fresh tonight. There’s Easter eggs abound and talent being used all over the show, I love it 🥰 #OUDK
TAZ
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@OfficialTAZ
Haha! This great! @HeymanHustle STRIKES AGAIN. #RAW #FallsCountAnywhere
Pat McAfee
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@PatMcAfeeShow
“Holy sh*t”
“The kid’s got a set”
“Me and my bitch take on you and yours”
I do believe #WWE could be returning to it’s roots a little bit..
I’m. All. The. Way. Here. For. It. #RAW
David Lagana
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@Lagana
The market always decides
Mick Foley
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@RealMickFoley
I’M LOOKING. I’M LIKING.#RAWDallas #RawIsHeyman
Lance Storm
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@LanceStorm
I already feel @HeymanHustle with this show. 👍 #RAW
CORINO
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@StevenCorino
Holy crap! #RAWClick Here: Hip Hop Forever Stamps 2020