This week's Raw, SmackDown and 205 Live came all the way from not-so-sunny Manchester, England during the main roster's biannual European tour. While the shows saw some dramatic moments in the form of title changes, plus the first appearance of many of the WWE's UK talent on main roster shows, the shows were light on returns from absences. Here's who was missing in action this week.
This week's most notable absence: Paige
Paige is the most notable absence this week as there were multiple rumors about her return to television. If the reports that she is back training in the Performance Center are correct, then not having her return during the UK tour was a missed opportunity on WWE's behalf. A Paige return would have popped the crwod massively, and could have been used as impetus for a number of storytelling avenues immediately. Sadly, it wasn't to be.
Monday Night Raw
Big Cass: Last seen on the August 21st episode of Raw. He is suffering from a knee injury.
The Big Show: Last seen on the September 4th episode of Raw.
Bray Wyatt: Last seen on the October 9th episode of Raw; he has recovered from the viral infection as he has been competing at live events but he has yet to return to TV.
Brock Lesnar: Last seen on the October 23rd episode of Raw.
Dana Brooke: Last seen on the October 23rd episode of Raw.
Dash Wilder: Last seen on the October 23rd episode of Raw.
Jeff Hardy: Last seen on the September 25th episode of Raw. He is currently out of action due to a shoulder injury.
Maryse: Last seen on the September 11th episode of Raw. Inactive as she is pregnant.
Paige: Last seen on the June 24th, 2016 episode of Raw.
Roman Reigns: Last seen on the October 16th episode of Raw; viral infection. On SmackDown, it was announced that Reigns will return next week.
Scott Dawson: Last seen on the August 14th episode of Raw. He is currently out due to an injury.
205 Live
Akira Tozawa: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
Ariya Daivari: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
The Brian Kendrick: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
Drew Gulak: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
Gran Metalik: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
Lince Dorado: Last seen on the October 2nd episode of Raw.
Mustafa Ali: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
Neville: Last seen on the October 2nd episode of Raw; he has reportedly requested his release from WWE, though he currently remains under contract.
Noam Dar: Last seen on the October 24th episode of 205 Live.
Rich Swann: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
TJP: Last seen on the October 10th episode of 205 Live.
Tony Nese: Last seen on the October 31st episode of 205 Live.
SmackDown Live
Baron Corbin: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
Epico: Last seen on the July 4th episode of SmackDown Live.
Fandango: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
John Cena: Last seen at No Mercy. He has recently been announced as the final member of Team SmackDown Live for Survivor Series.
Konnor: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
Maria Kanellis: Last seen on the August 29th episode of SmackDown Live. Inactive as she is pregnant.
Mike Kanellis: Last seen on the October 3rd episode of SmackDown Live.
Mojo Rawley: Last seen on the October 23rd episode of Raw.
Nikki Bella: Last seen at WrestleMania 33.
Primo: Last seen at Money in the Bank.
Sin Cara: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
Tyler Breeze: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
Viktor: Last seen on the October 31st episode of SmackDown Live.
Zack Ryder: Last seen on the October 23rd episode of Raw.
Returning this week
Monday Night Raw
Curt Hawkins
Absence by streak
- 71 weeks: Paige
- 32 weeks: Primo
- 19 weeks: Epico
- 13 weeks: Scott Dawson
- 12 weeks: Big Cass
- 11 weeks: Maria Kanellis
- 10 weeks: The Big Show
- 9 weeks: Maryse
- 7 weeks: Jeff Hardy, John Cena
- 6 weeks: Lince Dorado, Neville, Mike Kanellis
- 5 weeks: TJP, Bray Wyatt
- 4 weeks: Roman Reigns
- 3 weeks: Dana Brooke, Dash Wilder, Brock Lesnar
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