LIVE Raw thoughts - April 16, 2012

11:04 - Given the circumstances, it was probably better for Tensai to win. Losing that match would have really hurt him, I think. However, I do question the decision to job Cena to Rock....then Tensai.....then Lesnar. Of course, losing to Tensai isn't going to hurt Cena, but I would just think it'd be best to make both Cena and Lesnar look strong going into their match.

10:58 - For a guy who is constantly tormenting himself about his loss to the Rock, Cena seemed awfully at peace the night after the show.

10:54 - I have to say, that "People Power" Johnny Ace logo would actually make a pretty cool t-shirt. I wouldn't buy it, but it's cool looking. By the way, nice twist with the Lord Tensai reveal.

10:48 - Overall it's been a really strong show. But the past 20 or so minutes have been pretty lackluster. Who do I think Cena's mystery opponent will be? Probably Miz. He's the only upper card person we haven't seen at all yet, and he's not really doing anything else storyline wise, so jobbing to Cena doesn't impact any other story.

10:25 - See, folks, they haven't completely given up on Daniel Bryan. And while I wish they had kept him and AJ together, I am at least pleased that they clearly haven't abandoned the storyline relationship altogether.

10:13 - I'm trying to think of a better name for the "Yes Lock" that still incorporates the "YES!" chant. Maybe "Say Yes!"?

10:01 - I'm going to have to agree with what most of the critics are saying when they bring up the fact that, up until this moment, there hasn't been any sustained, established beef between Cena and Ace. Where is all of this hatred coming from?

8:55 - So there you go. They're doing something with the "YES!" chants. Although the "Yes Lock" isn't exactly witty.

9:48 - Is Kane working on his CSI cutaway or something?

9:42 - Funny that Brock didn't mention his post-WWE football career. Joking aside, that was a great video of Brock and an effective way of using him. If he's really only going to be used a select amount of dates, videos such as these can be a great way of having him appear on his "off" weeks.

The only downside is that everybody already believes Lesnar is a bad ass. The fans need to see Cena's tough side. I hope he retaliates with that same level of aggression. Bring up the fact that Lesnar couldn't cut it after a couple of years, and he's been doing this for nearly a decade.

9:39 - Is it me or does Brock Lesnar have more of a drawl than he did the first time around?

9:23 - How many times are they going to give us Santino vs. Otunga before they realize not many people care?

9:18 - CM Punk and Mark Henry seem to have really good to great matches together. Granted, I never saw Henry's PPV matches with Orton (which were apparently very good), but I've been highly impressed with the matches Punk has had with Henry. And hey, Punk finished a match with the elbow smash (sorta)! Legitimizes that as an additional finisher (sorta).

9:08 - Great to see the return of the "YES!" chant. It's gone international!

9:04 - Nice, active, enthusiastic crowd tonight. As we've seen the past few weeks, that can make or break a show. Off to a nice start.

8:50 - So Raw is in London tonight. I guess that means we'll see the telephone booth on the stage tonight! Check back in 10 minutes for my LIVE Raw thoughts.