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Raw after Mania details

Heath Slater was contacted for the GCW Clusterfuck the day of the event and agreed to participate.

AEW talent were in Las Vegas through the weekend, as many of them were signing at Wrestlecon. They made additional appearances throughout the weekend and were partying at Circa Las Vegas during Mania. 

WWE sources claim billionaire Adam Weitsman paid to be ringside at the commentary booth during Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill. 

Rhys Maddox ended up having the most matches during WrestleMania week. Shotzi ended up having the most appearances, as she also did Denise Salcedo’s show and Wrestlecon.

A number of wrestlers who were not used or planned for appearances were still brought in for the WrestleMania weekend.

Emily Jaye, J Rod, Blair Onyx, Brittnie Brooks, Nixi XS were among the extras backstage at WrestleMania.

One of the Littlehausens was at RVD’s after party still in full costume. Another one of them was the son of the “capture the midget” match on WWE TV over 20 years ago. 

Everyone around GCW that we spoke to seemed over the moon about Brodie Lee Jr’s debut match. 

There were a number of very sad wrestlers to learn that Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport was ending. GCW will continue the brand, as they did when Matt Riddle got signed by WWE, as originally it was branded for him.

Josh Barnett was also being filmed before the show, he hit a takedown (very easily) on Sean Ross Sapp. 

R-Truth's issues with ESPN reporter Andreas Hale were from comments Hale made about Truth in the past, we're told.

Scott D'Amore helped produce all of the shows at the Palms and he worked closely with Steve Kaye and Mojo Rawley of Paragon Talent Group. Lou D'Angeli supported as well.

Wrestlers pushed for more security from WWE throughout the week

Tricks Williams entrance featured a dozen people to get the tail of his coat back

All of the Slamfest promoters were thrilled with their shows, that’s a shoot. Over 60 talent across all the companies came to the pool party.

Frustration around invasive fans reached a peak during WrestleMania week, as you’ve no doubt read. 

Ace Steel was one of the people who separated CM Punk from the fan who was invading Bayley and AJ Lee’s space. 

Stone Cold Steve Austin attended Bloodsport and was out with the audience. 

Willie Hobbs and Ricky Saints were in attendance at Joey Janela’s Spring Break to support Brodie Lee Jr. George Kittle and Robert Stone were also there.

Spring Break attendance neared 2000.

Maven hosted 5 extremely successful events at Beer Park in what can be considered the first wrestling live show residency in Las Vegas. He was brought in by Paragon Talent Group. 

Harley Cameron and Shotzi’s Karaoke at Area 15 featured cameos from Willow, Statlander, QT Marshall and a reluctant RJ City.

They’re waiting for final numbers but it looks like GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break set a new triller+ indie wrestling viewership record

Trish Stratus’ first crush restaurant pop up had over 500 restaurant reservations in a week and folks such as Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Lita popped in during the period. 

WWE made efforts to increase security throughout the week after progblems.

Facade and Tara Zep got married on Monday, Mick Foley attended as well. 

Funko is dropping an IshowSpeed toy following WrestleMania 42

The reason for the frustration around the WWE Hall of Fame not having catering was due to some legends having prior appearances and not being able to fit in meals between the signings and Hall of Fame.

The Saraya “Fighting with My Family” musical has been planned for well over four months.

WWE RAW After Mania Writers, Producers And Other Notes

Writers: 

- Asuka and Kairi Sane vignette: Kirsten Koedding

- Je’Von Evans/Ethan Page/Adam Pearace backstage segment: John Trowbridge

- Finn Balor backstage promo: John Trowbridge

- JD McDonagh backstage promo: John Trowbridge

- Jackie Redmond interview with Gunther: Chad Barbash

- Rhea Ripley/Liv Morgan/IYO SKY backstage promo: Kirsten Koedding

Producers:

- Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY vs Kabuki Warriors: Jason Jordan 

- Je’Von Evans vs Ethan Page: Abyss

- Liv Morgan and Sol Ruca promo: Shawn Daivari 

- Sol Ruca vs Liv Morgan: Petey Williams and Shawn Daivari

- The Vision/Seth Rollins and The Street Profits brawl: Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode.

- Finn Balor vs JD McDonagh: Shane Helms

- Roman Reigns/Jacob Fatu promo: Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode

Other Notes:

- Oba Femi’s promo was listed as much longer in internal rundowns.

- The show was internally named ‘Acknowledged’.

- No writer or producer was listed for Oba Femi’s promo, as one would expect.

- Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu were not listed on internal rundowns.