Also, Big E aims to derail Alexander Rusev, John Cena accepts The Wyatts' "Payback" challenge, Evolution seeks to destroy The Shield, while Adam Rose continues being a throne in the side of Zeb Colter & Jack Swagger.
Daniel Bryan successfully underwent neck surgery this week, which will put the popular WWE World Heavyweight Champion on the shelf for at least two months. Will Bryan be stripped of the title during his recovery? And if so, which WWE star will step in and take the coveted title next?
Conflict between Cody Rhodes and Goldust persist as they take on the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Usos, in a non-title match, Batista makes an example of Dolph Ziggler sending a message to The Shield, and El Torito battles 3MB's Heath Slater in singles competition.
Also, Adam Rose and his "Exotic Express" catches Jack Swagger's attention, WWE Divas Champion Paige continues rolling, The Usos team with Cena against the Wyatts, newly-crowned United States Champion Sheamus battles Rybexl, Fandango makes a confession, and Cody Rhodes breaks his losing rut.
As CM Punk's WWE contract continues to run out, the latest rumors have pointed to the possibility of the five-time WWE world champion returning to the company at their June pay-per-view, "Payback," which takes place in Punk's hometown of Chicago. But is a WWE return this soon a good idea for Punk,, and would it guarantee him the Wrestlemania main event he has chased for so long?
Also, Adam Rose brings his "Rosebuds" and "Exotic Express" to South Carolina, Alexander Rusev looks for a real challenge, and The Shield continues to try and break down Triple H's, The Authority's, and Evolution's "adapt or perish" edict after Dean Ambrose lost his US Championship to Sheamus and Seth Rollins met defeat at the hands of Batista.
Also, The Shield all compete in singles competition - Dean Ambrose gets his rematch for Sheamus' United States Championship, Roman Reigns clashes with Mark Henry and Seth Rollins battles Evolution's Batista, Kofi Kingston goes against Alexander Rusev, and Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett teams up with Cesaro, in a tag team match against Rob Van Dam and Big E.
Also, new WWE Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett defends his title, Rob Van Dam takes on the newest "Heyman Guy" Cesaro, Alexander Rusev goes up against Kofi Kingston, 20 competitors challenge Dean Ambrose for his United States Championship and Daniel Bryan battles Alberto Del Rio, with Kane looking to hurt the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Bray Wyatt took his mind games to new extremes in order to defeat John Cena at "Extreme Rules" Sunday night. Also, Paige successfully defended her WWE Divas title, The Shield showed Evolution the definition of "adapt," Wade Barrett delivered bad news to Intercontinental Champion Big E, and Daniel Bryan took Kane to the pits of Hell to retain his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, last night in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Also, update on Batista's time off from the company after "Extreme Rules" to promote the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, the "WWE Tough Enough" series will return on the WWE Network, changes are motion for NXT and NOAH's KENTA may be headed to the WWE.
Also, Bray Wyatt battles John Cena inside a steel cage, Tamina challenges Paige for the WWE Divas Championship, Cesaro takes on Jack Swagger and Rob Van Dam in "Triple Threat" match, Big E defends the Intercontinental title against "Bad News" Wade Barrett, and El Torito and Hornswoggle go the "extreme" in a "WeeLC" match.
Also, R-Truth and Xavier Woods gain some revenge against Alexander Rusev; Jack Swagger battles Rob Van Dam; the Wyatts in action against the WWE Tag Team Champion Usos and Sheamus; Daniel Bryan sends Kane a warning prior to their main event match at "Extreme Rules"; while El Torito and Hornswoggle hold their contract signing for their "WeeLC" match on Sunday.
A decade-long ban in China on Western video game consoles will make an exception for Microsoft's Xbox One beginning this September, the company announced Tuesday.
Also, Batista may take time off after "Extreme Rules" to help promote the new "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, WWE updates regarding Sting and Kurt Angle possibly signing with the company, possible next NXT talent moving up to the main roster, and Diamond Dallas Page gives fans a health update on WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who is battling cancer.
Hugh Jackman returns to "Monday Night Raw" on a night when tensions will be running high, with "Extreme Rules" right around the corner. Jackman and Dolph Ziggler have put their differences aside and promised to teach Damien Sandow the meaning of the word "respect", Ric Flair returns as Evolution seeks to take care of The Shield, and Kane continues to leave a path of destruction that has left WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan in the hospital.
