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, The Usos battle the tag team of Goldust and Stardust, Naomi, Emma and Natalya face off against Paige, Brie Bella and WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella in a "Santa's Little Helper's Six-Woman Tag Team" match, United States Champion Rusev confronts Jack Swagger, and Dean Ambrose goes up against Bray Wyatt in "No-Disqualification Boot Camp" match.
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, 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, Sheamus finds out who his "Night of Champions" opponent is, Rusev battles Jack Swagger one last time, WWE Divas Champion Paige is hounded by AJ Lee, Seth Rollins and Kane battle a former Shield member in a "2-on-1 Handicap" match, The Usos defend their WWE Tag Team titles against Stardust and Goldust, and Bo Dallas makes a "Bo-Liever" of Kofi Kingston.
Also, Mark Henry looks to confront Rusev, Brie Bella seeks answers after her sister's betrayal, Seth Rollins looks for new challenges after taking care of his "Dean Ambrose Problem," and WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels weigh in on the "Night of Champions" main event match between John Cena and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.
Also, former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen signs officially signs with WWE and reports to NXT, former TNA Wrestling champion Bully Ray possibly a free agent, update on Rey Mysterious contract situation, and former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen tells Chris Jericho the WWE is not interested in signing him.
With Daniel Bryan having gone down with an injury, John Cena is the right person to carry the WWE while Bryan recuperates from his neck surgery. Here's a look as to why Cena being the face of the WWE makes sense.
Also, AJ Lee makes an example of Eva Marie, Stephanie McMahon gets even with Brie Bella with days just left until "SummerSlam," Seth Rollins battles Rob Van Dam, Roman Reigns goes up against Rybexl, United States Champion Sheamus takes on Randy Orton and Heath Slater wins his second match on "Monday Night Raw" in a row.
Brock Lesnar and WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena meet face-to-face- before their main event match-up at "SummerSlam". Also, Stephanie McMahon and The Authority continue their "ruthless aggression" campaign against Brie Bella, Roman Reigns tries to keep his momentum rolling as he gets ready for Sunday's match against Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins attempts to keep Dean Ambrose at bay.
Also, Fergal Devitt and KENTA give their first WWE / NXT interviews as they prepare to make their debuts, news on possible NXT promotions to the main roster, and Hulk Hogan teases reuniting with his nWo stablemates Scott Hall and Kevin Nash on "Monday Night Raw."
Linda Hogan has responded to ex-boyfriend's claims. When Linda and Hulk Hogan split, she started dating then 19-year-old Charley Hill. Hogan and Hill broke up in 2012, and now he's suing her for making him do manual labor during their relationship.
Also, Sting collaborates with WWE and their "WWE 2K15" video game premiering new commercial and discussing potential "Wrestlemania 31" match against The Undertake while KENTA official signs with WWE.
Also, United States Champion Sheamus battles Alberto Del Rio, Adam Rose brings "Exotic Express" to London, Bo Dallas makes his "Smackdown," The Funkadactyls compete in tag team action against fellow E! "Total Divas" Eva Marie and Nikki Bella, and Evolution's Batista prepares for "Payback" against Dolph Ziggler in a "No Disqualification" match.
Jerry Jones hosted a variety of celebrities in his owner's box during last night's primetime, season-opening game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.