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.
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.
After retiring from professional wrestling, CM Punk has made the move into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) signing a multi-year deal with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), WWE is planning along the lines that The Undertaker will be competing at "Wrestlemania 31" possibly against Sting, NXT's next live event card -- "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" -- is set and WWE's quest to sign indy star Uhaa Nation has hit a snag.
CM Punk went on Colt Cabana's "Art of Wrestling" podcast last Wednesday to explain his departure from WWE, saying that he was fired on the day of his wedding to AJ Lee and accusing WWE of misdiagnosing several injuries he suffered during his tenure with the company. Also, The Undertake may not be able to make "WrestleMania 31" in 2015 to battle Sting and WWE makes signing Uhaa Nation a "top priority."
Also, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett set to return to action soon, Sheamus undergoes surgery, "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" card begins to flesh out, TNA Wrestling has a new television contract and Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) looking to work with Ring of Honor (ROH).
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, the "Hell in a Cell" pay-per-view begins to take shape with the co-main events set for the card, Triple H announces when the next live NXT "Takeover" will take place and El Patron Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) set to compete at The Great Muta's 30th anniversary show in Japan.
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, potential "Hell in a Cell" plans for John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton and Seth Rollins; Batista gets a new Hollywood role alongside Robert De Niro; Hideo Itami (KENTA) and Finn Balor (Fergal Devitt) make their NXT debuts as former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen waits his turn; and El Patron Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) plans to compete in AAA's "Lucha Underground" program airing on El Rey Network.
With his contract rumored to be expired after "Wrestlemania 31," could current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar leave the world of sports entertainment to attempt a return Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the sport of mixed martial arts?
With Roman Reigns out potentially for one to three months due to injury, CM Punk gone and Daniel Bryan still recovering from surgery, who will step up to fill that main event void among the WWE roster? Latin Post.com takes a look at some potential stars that could be pushed into the main event soon.
