By Jerry Harkins,Total Apex Sports

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Let me tell you something, wrestling fans – if you missed Monday Night Raw from Springfield, Massachusetts, you missed one heck of a ride. The MassMutual Center was absolutely electric as WWE delivered its final push toward Wrestlepalooza, and brother, it was messier than a college dorm room during finals week.

John Cena Drops Truth Bombs About His Lesnar Showdown

You know it’s going to be a special night when John Cena walks out looking like he’s ready to personally body slam the entire city of Springfield. The man didn’t just come to play – he came to remind everyone why he’s been carrying this company on his back for two decades.

Cena’s promo hit different this time around. When he called himself “the last real champion,” you could feel the weight of those words. This isn’t the same rah-rah Cena we’ve seen countless times. This is a man who knows his time is running out, and he’s not going quietly into that good night. The crowd absolutely lost their minds, chanting things that would make a sailor blush – and honestly, Brock Lesnar probably deserved every syllable.

The Springfield crowd was having none of Lesnar’s absence, and Cena fed off that energy like a vampire at a blood bank. When he claimed he “founded Suplex City,” I nearly spit out my coffee. The audacity! But you know what? In typical Cena fashion, he somehow made it work.

The Uso Brothers Drama Reaches Peak Soap Opera Levels

If you thought the Uso family dysfunction couldn’t get any more complicated, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to Monday Night Raw lately. The whole LA Knight situation has turned these brothers into something straight out of a daytime drama.

Jey Uso looked about as comfortable with LA Knight’s partnership proposal as a vegetarian at a barbecue competition. The tension was so thick you could cut it with Kevin Owens’ attitude, and that backstage confrontation with Adam Pearce trying to play referee was pure gold.

Jimmy Uso stepping up to team with LA Knight while Jey stands there looking betrayed? That’s some premium family drama right there. These boys have been through more ups and downs than a Six Flags roller coaster, and somehow, they keep finding new ways to complicate their relationship.

Women’s Division Brings the Thunder

The women’s division on Raw continues to be appointment television, and Monday night proved it once again. Lyra Valkyria’s victory over Roxanne Perez was solid work, but the real story came after the bell when Bayley decided to crash the party like an uninvited guest at a wedding.

That surprise attack on Raquel Rodriguez and Perez was brutal in the best possible way. Bayley’s been on a different level lately, and her intensity is absolutely infectious. The woman is wrestling like she’s got something to prove, and frankly, she’s proving it every single week.

The whole IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer championship situation has me more invested than I was in the final season of “Game of Thrones.” These women are putting on clinics every time they step through those ropes, and the storytelling has been chef’s kiss perfect.

Penta Continues His Impressive Raw Run

Penta defeating Kofi Kingston was another reminder that this man is absolutely money in the ring. Every time Penta steps into that squared circle, he brings an intensity that’s impossible to ignore. The guy moves like liquid lightning and hits like a freight train carrying anvils.

Kingston is no slouch – the man’s been doing this longer than some of these fans have been breathing – but Penta’s momentum is undeniable. When New Day attacked him backstage afterward, you knew they were feeling the pressure. That’s what happens when a new threat starts making waves in your division.

Main Event Chaos Sets the Table for Wrestlepalooza

The main event tag team match between Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed versus “Big” Jim Uso & LA Knight was exactly the kind of controlled chaos that makes wrestling beautiful. These four men beat the hell out of each other with the kind of intensity that makes you remember why you fell in love with this business in the first place.

Bron Breakker continued to impress with his natural athleticism and that intensity that can’t be taught. Bronson Reed is a monster who moves like someone half his size, which is frankly terrifying if you’re on the receiving end of his offense.

Final Thoughts: Wrestlepalooza Can’t Get Here Fast Enough

Monday Night Raw delivered exactly what a go-home show should: drama, action, and enough cliffhangers to keep you counting down the days until the next premium live event. The Springfield crowd brought their A-game energy, and the wrestlers responded in kind.

From Cena’s fire-breathing promo to the family drama tearing apart the Uso brothers, this episode had everything you could want from sports entertainment. The women’s division continues to steal the show week after week, and the tag team picture is more interesting than it’s been in months. Wrestlepalooza is going to be absolutely bonkers, and after Monday Night Raw, I’m more hyped than a kid on Christmas morning. Sometimes WWE just gets everything right, and this Raw was one of those nights.