WWE Raw rang in 2016 with an eventful, newsworthy show.
Chris Jericho returned, announcing his plans to win the Royal Rumble. Heath Slater formed a new stable. And Roman Reigns found out he now has 29 challengers to fend off come Jan. 24.
Monday was a night of instant classics, but rather matches that led to the next stages of stories. The Wyatt Family and Charlotte are among those who made an impact after the bell.
John Cena was surprisingly absent from a busy show.
Raw did fine without him. Surprises and animosity powered the program, kicking off the year with plenty to talk about.
How well did WWE tell its stories? How did the wrestlers do come crunch time? The following is a...
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