Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 1, 2024

The Rock heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that he made "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes bleed as he rammed his head into a bus and split his head wide open, and there was blood all over his hand; he then wiped it on his belt as promised and that the only thing missing on the belt is Cody's mother's tears. The Rock says he did what he said he would do and that the "Cody crybabies" were so upset, yet he laughed because there were grown adults crying that he beat him like a dog. The Rock admits that there were some reactions that made him stop in his tracks, and the two shown are of small children. He then says it breaks his heart, then tells the parents of young children that he is about to drop some gospel. The Rock says that right now, professional wrestling is cool, as he has made the ratings skyrocket and the fans have set the record for the largest gate in the history of Monday Night Raw: 15,546 people. The Rock then declares that blood was shed, WrestleMania is five days out, and he has come back to Brooklyn, New York. He then says he did not come alone, and The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) heads to the ring. He talks about his biography on A&E last night and states that he puts family above all, as he has always felt that way and how he has always operated, and he has come here to acknowledge his family. He threatens to leave when the crowd continues to chant "Yeet!" and apologizes to The Rock for the fans' distraction as he tries to put his family over, then thanks The Rock for making this the easiest WrestleMania of his life. Roman says he and The Rock will smash Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin"" Rollins, then they will have their way with Cody with the title on the line. He also proclaims that The Rock went above and beyond by making Cody bleed. He says he did not need The Rock to do that, but it felt good to see him do it, and for that, he thanks The Rock again for putting family above all just like he does and setting an example only he can set. Roman says Cody is not fit for leadership and is "a politician" who is just happy to be here, saying Cody was doing nothing until he saw what he was doing. Rollins shows up through the crowd, and says The Bloodline is dumber than he thought if they believed he would get in the ring, and tells them to fight the whole city of Brooklyn to get to him. He says that they crossed a line last week and that the time for talk is over, as he is ready for a fight tonight and the fans deserve the biggest main event of all time. Rollins also says that if The Rock thinks all of this is because of him, then he can put his money where his mouth is and face him tonight. After saying that "old DJ" doesn't have the balls and that Roman seems to have grown a set as of late, he says he is also more than happy to face him tonight, then lets Roman and The Rock pick who faces him and even pick the stipulation. The Rock tells Rollins that he beat Cody's brains in so far that he has brain damage and that he does not want any of that, then says he will fight neither of them; however, they always have a plan. Solo Sikoa then tells Rollins that he is not facing Roman or The Rock tonight; instead, he is facing him. Rollins says Solo "has the biggest bag in The Bloodline" and accepts Solo's challenge, then The Rock says it will be "Bloodline Rules."

We see footage from The MMA Hour where Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch have an on-set confrontation.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Becky Lynch, who says she is here to finish what she started and that she will be in the ring later if Rhea Ripley cares to answer the call.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in an eight-man tag match.

Backstage, The Rock, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman watch Solo Sikoa as they say he is ready. Roman makes the decision to leave the arena, saying he has to write his speech for Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame induction, which Heyman confirms on camera.

In footage from the Performance Center, Chad Gable gets Sami Zayn prepared for his WrestleMania match with Gunther. It gets to the point where Sami is exhausted, and Gable tells him that his hunger is gone. Sami says he is afraid of seeing the disappointment and tears in his family's face much like Gable saw it in his daughter's, and Gable tells Sami that he had to tell him what he needed to hear, as he is at his best when people doubt him. Gable says they need to prove the doubters wrong together, and this time, Sami works harder than ever before. This time, Sami is able to counter Gable's sleeper hold.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) meet, and Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez) show up. Priest tells Dominik that their presence in the clubhouse is too much before he makes a call, and Rhea tells Dominik to communicate with her next time. Dominik introduces Legado del Fantasma to The Judgment Day before they and Dominik play darts.

Sami Zayn vs. "Big" Bronson Reed ends in a no-contest. During the match, Gunther shows up and drags Chad Gable onto the stage, and when Sami checks on Gable, Gunther attacks him. As Gunther walks away, however, Sami wills himself back up, much to the frustration of Gunther, who hits Sami with the Intercontinental Championship.

Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso runs into Lil Wayne, and asks him to show up at WrestleMania. Lil Wayne says he will be there to perform his new song.

Ivy Nile and Maxxine Dupri beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell after Maxxine drop kicks Indi into Candice after Candice shoves Ivy off the top rope. After the match, Candice chews Indi out, saying she cost them the match.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso, who tells him that he has his back tonight. Rollins says he appreciates it.

We look back at Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. Owen Hart at WrestleMania 10, courtesy of Natalya and Snickers.

It is announced that Lia Miavia will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

We see Drew McIntyre near a casket in a funeral home as CM Punk's voice can be heard, who says CM Punk is no match for him in Philly and that the world lost out on seeing "an out-of-shape has-been" main event WrestleMania after Punk's body failed him more than it did at UFC. He says that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is broken and has one foot in the grave, and deserves all the beating coming his way and having the casket close on his championship reign after he takes him out back and puts him down once and for all.

Ricochet beats Ivar after lifting Ivar up for a fallaway slam prior to the top rope 630.

Backstage, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez) and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) are still at The Judgment Day's clubhouse. When Damian Priest asks why Ricochet has not been handled yet, JD McDonagh says he will take care of him in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Dominik says that he has a back-up plan in case that doesn't work: Andrade, who shows up and is introduced to Legado del Fantasma. Dominik says that if Andrade can take care of Ricochet, he will become a full-fledged member of The Judgment Day. Rhea then heads to the ring.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says she is here for a fight and that she started one earlier, and that she and Rhea Ripley can settle things right now before calling Rhea out. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up, then calls security out, saying he cannot jeopardize one of the biggest WrestleMania matches of all time. He then respectfully asks Becky to leave the ring, then Rhea shows up. Pearce tells Rhea to save it for WrestleMania, then Rhea throws the Women's World Championship at Pearce, runs through security and brawls with Becky. Security eventually separates both women after Becky dives onto Rhea on the outside.

We hear from Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane). Dakota Kai says they will prove to Naomi, Bayley, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair that they are the most dominant faction at WrestleMania.

WrestleMania 40 is five days away!

Backstage, security is still trying to hold Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley. Dominik gets Rhea out of dodge while Becky is ejected from the building.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane) beat Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Tegan Nox in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he has only got one gear and it is "pedal to the metal and empty the tank," then says he always has a Plan B. He then runs into Drew McIntyre, who smiles at him before Rollins tells him "I ain't dead yet." McIntyre yells "Yet!" as Rollins heads to the ring.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules Match ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jimmy Uso shows up after Rollins puts Solo through a table and hits him with The Stomp and attacks Rollins, then "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and brawls with Jimmy to the back. Jey is soon attacked by The Rock, who heads to the ring before "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and brawls with The Rock. Roman Reigns soon shows up from the crowd and attacks Cody. Back in the ring, Rollins receives a Superman Punch while Cody receives a Spear, then both The Rock and Roman attack Cody and Rollins with a blue weight belt, with Solo Sikoa joining in near the end.

This week on Raw Talk: Gunther! The Judgement Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh)! Drew McIntyre!