5 biggest returns on RAW 25

This Monday night marked a historic day for WWE, with Raw celebrating its 25th anniversary. This auspicious event was celebrated appropriately, as many former and current legends returned to greet the WWE Universe and thank the fans for their continued support.

Raw's 25th anniversary was celebrated simultaneously at the Barclays Center and the Manhattan Centre in New York, with some great matches and the return of some of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time.

The return of legends like 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and 'Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels made the WWE Universe go mad, as the long wait for the mega event finally came to an end.

Here's a list of the top 5 returns at Raw's anniversary show that fascinated the WWE Universe the most.

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#5 The Undertaker

After competing for 28 years, will the Deadman officially announce his retirement soon?

The Undertaker made his first appearance since his loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33. After his match with the 'Big Dog', the 'Deadman' left his hat, gloves and coat in the center of the ring, seemingly marking his retirement and leaving his fans disappointed.

As has been tradition, the Undertaker annually shows up at 'The Grandest Stage of Them All', where he boasted the longest undefeated streak in the event's history. From WrestleMania 7 until WrestleMania 29, the 'Deadman' racked up 21 consecutive wins before eventually losing to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30.

Despite rumors about his retirement, the Undertaker, at the age of 53, returned at the 25th anniversary of Raw.

Whilst reminding the WWE Universe of his countless victories, the 'Deadman' delivered a cryptic message, leaving the future of his career unclear..

#4 The Dudley Boyz

The Dudley Boyz on their way to the ring at Raw's anniversay

The Dudley Boyz are one of the amazing tag teams in the history of wrestling and the only team to have held all tag team championship titles in WWE, ECW, and TNA.

Throughout their career D-Von and Bubba Ray have held the Tag Team Championships 18 times, making them the most successful tag team in the history of the WWE.

The Dudley Boyz made perhaps their final return in the twenty-fifth anniversary of Raw, thrashing Heath Slater through a table after the excited Brooklyn crowd chanted 'D-Von, get the tables!'

#3 D-Generation X

The Greatest WWE Tag-Team of all time

Comprising Triple H,Shawn Michaels, X-Pac and The New Age Outlaws, in various incarnations, DX was one of the most dominating stables in the history of Professional Wrestling.

They are also one of the most controversial tag teams to ever set foot in the WWE. The group was best known as the 'gang of rebels' who broke the rules, acted and made provocative remarks about whomever they wanted.

D-Generation X reunited in the 25th anniversary of Raw, in a segment where the Balor Club and DX together destroyed 'The Revival’.

The 'Game' looked stunning appearing alongside his DX members. The crowd was excited to watch the reunion of D-Generation X. The Balor Club also joined the reunion of DX, which made the occasion special.

#2 Stone Cold Steve Austin

The Three-time Royal Rumble Winner is still an energetic and aggressive wrestler

The return of Stone Cold was really a dream come true, and magical moment for his fans. He hadn't shown up in a while, after all.

Austin, till now has held 19-Championships, throughout his wrestling journey. His rivalry with 'The Rock' was a terrific one that fans remember, to this very day.

The show was kicked-off by the McMahon family as both the commissioners Stephanie and Shane MCMahon greeted their father Vince McMahon, and invited him to the ring.

Vince McMahon, after being presented with a plaque and a round of cheers from the audience, mocked the WWE Universe and proclaimed that he single-handedly established Raw.

However, his rant finally was ended the with stunning return of Stone Cold as he delivered a Stunner to Shane, Vince's son. After sharing the beer with the Chairman, Stone Cold delivered a Stunner to him as well.

A classic moment!

#1 The Godfather

Godfather was one of the Hall of Fame Inductees of 2016

Following his retirement, The Godfather appeared on WWE television many times.He also appeared on the season-two episode of WWE Swerved along with the Boogeyman.

The Godfather alongside Mark Henry, on 25th anniversary of Raw

During Raw's 25th anniversary show, 'The World's Strongest Man' bumped into The Godfather and then the old friends hit it off with a friendly conversation.

Eventually, 'The Godfather' introduced his wife Olivia to Mark Henry. A big departure from The Godfather's character of the past, for sure!

These were 5 legends who returned to thank the fans for their role, in RAW's success.

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