"WWE Monday Night Raw" will broadcast from Oklahoma City, and it is the first live show since the company terminated Hulk Hogan's contract following racial slurs leaked online.
"WWE SmackDown" kicked off its first television taping following The Undertaker's return at "Battleground" last Sunday. Undertaker, however, does not appear on Thursday's 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, 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.
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, "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.
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.
Also, Ziggler kicks off his second Intercontinental Championship title reign, Paige gloats after defeating her "frienemy" AJ Lee after taking her WWE Divas title, The Authority gets back to business after Seth Rollins and Stephanie McMahon had huge wins at "SummerSlam" while they deal with Randy Orton's defeat at the hands of Roman Reigns, and Bray Wyatt continues to "save" the world after disposing of Chris Jericho.
Also, The Wyatts punish Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns takes on Kane and Randy Orton, Bo Dallas goes 16-and-Bo at Damien Sandow's expense, Dolph Ziggler battles newly crowned Intercontinental Champion The Miz, The Great Khali tests Rusev, Cesaro attempts to take care of Dean Ambrose on behalf of The Authority, and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee finally sees Paige's true colors.
Also, Chris Jericho returns to the company, Emma is fired and rehired after a minor legal issue, update on Daniel Bryan's health, and KENTA's set to hold an official signing ceremony with the WWE.
Also, Roman Reigns goes up against Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett, Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of R-Truth, Askana takes on Alicia Fox, Big E battles Jack Swagger, and Adam Rose and the "Exotic Express" face Fandango.
Also, John Cena and Batista land movie roles, potential plans for Big E and The Shield's Roman Reigns, Prince Devitt signs with WWE with KENTA possible set to report to the WWE Performance Center, possible spoiler on Brock Lesnar's next match, Ric Flair's return to the WWE, update on CM Punk's-AJ Lee's wedding, and NXT prepares for "Takeover" live telecast.
