The WWE's final "SmackDown" before this Sunday's "Royal Rumble" completed its taping with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns in the main event.
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, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and Erick Rowan go up against Intercontinental Champion Luke Harper, The Big Show and Kane in the "Friday Night Smackdown" main event, The Usos take on the team of Tyson Kidd and Cesaro, WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella in action against Alicia Fox, Jack Swagger battles Titus O'Neil and Goldust faces Big E singles competition.
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, "Survivor Series" plans set for Brie and Nikki Bella, NXT looks to sign a new WWE Developmental Director as they also sign new talent, and The Undertaker takes a new job with NXT.
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.
Stone Cold Steve Austin, one of wrestling's most popular stars of all time, is reportedly interested in returning to the ring. Which WWE superstars would be perfect to pair against "The Rattlesnake"?
Also, news on Bray Wyatt's next feud, Daniel Bryan's return to the WWE from injury, Batista may be done with the WWE for 2014, CM Punk finally communicates with the WWE, KENTA makes his debut, and former WWE / WCW Sean O'Haire passes away.