The unofficial season premiere of "Monday Night Raw" starts tonight following a star-studded and memorable “WrestleMania 31” from Levis Stadium with a capacity crowd of 76,976 fans from all 50 states and 40 countries. Many of those fans will be present tonight for perhaps one of the best shows of the year: "The Raw After WrestleMania" show.
"The showcase of the immortals" has arrived for its 31st year, and the WWE's "WrestleMania" card is proving to be a show-stealer. Even the "Kickoff" show is proving to have its own substantive card. From Levis Stadium, "WrestleMania 31" is essentially a showcase of NXT alumni as most of the card features at least one WWE Superstar who entered NXT, the developmental training grounds created by Triple H.
From the Staples Center in Los Angeles, "SmackDown" taped its last edition ahead of Sunday's "WrestleManie 31" and the show will feature a four-man tag-team match main event.
From the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the final WWE "Monday Night Raw" before "WrestleMania 31" arrives on Monday, March 23 as WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled to confront his WrestleMania challenger, Roman Reigns.
From Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday's edition of "SmackDown" will feature former Shield members competing against each other in a tag-team match, at least, that was the plan until a last-minute backstage attack.
WWE "Monday Night Raw" comes from Des Moines, Iowa, tonight and with "WrestleMania 31" less than two weeks away, some big names are expected to appear. Could Sting be one of them?
WWE presents its newest pay-per-view event with "Fastlane" from Memphis, Tennessee, and the main event may guarantee frustration among the WWE Universe.
The 28th Royal Rumble is upon us, and it may be one of the most talked about annual events in its history. With a triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match and the 30-man Royal Rumble match, it's unpredictable to know which match will main event and who will become the victor as the road to WrestleMania officially begins tonight from the Well Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Also, Hulk Hogan returns to the WWE as the guest "Smackdown" general manager and scheduled WWE United States Champion Rusev to defend his championship against Dean Ambrose, Ryback faces Kane, Naomi versus Alicia Fox, Adam Rose in a rematch against R-Truth and The Miz takes on Jimmy Uso in singles competition.
Hulk Hogan hosts "Monday Night Raw" this week as Roman Reigns makes his return after a long layoff, Ryback looks for revenge against WWE United States Champion Rusev and Lana for their sneak attack, and Bray Wyatt continues his brutal war against Dean Ambrose.
Also, Chris Jericho returns to the WWE to host "Monday Night Raw," Nikki Bella plays dirty to defeat AJ Lee to retain her the WWE Divas Championship and Bray Wyatt goes to great extremes to defeat Dean Ambrose at "TLC."
Also, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan updates his surgery situation, WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee may be leaving the company, The Great Khali is done with the WWE and El Patron Alberto makes a surprise appearance at "House of Hardcore VII."
Also, El Patron Alberto, previously known as Alberto Del Rio, comes to an agreement with WWE, Rey Mysterio looking to get into acting and Jim Ross teams up with Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) to do commentary for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) "WrestleKingdom 9" pay-per-view.
In an interview with "Sports Illustrated Now," Daniel Bryan discusses his upcoming surgery that will keep him out of action a while longer. Also, CM Punk comes to term with the WWE on a merchandise deal and El Patron Alberto confirms he will be joining "Lucha Underground" and updates on Batista and John Cena's movie plans.
Also, Daniel Bryan possibly out of action for a longer stretch, Bray Wyatt may be paired with an NXT tag team after setting Luke Harper and Erick Rowan "free," Kurt Angle talks with WWE about a potential last run with the company, and Team 3D may head to Japan gunning for The Bullet Club.
Also, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford join "Monday Night Raw" to discuss the WWE's involvement supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Roman Reigns discusses his recent emergency surgery; and Rusev battles The Big Show.
