According to Sports Illustrated's Dave Meltzer, the initial scripted plan for Day 1 was for Big E to hand over the title to Rollins.
Some fans had expressed concern that Knoxville would take someone's spot in the iconic 30-man Royal Rumble match.
The WWE superstar said that he wants to follow the footsteps of The Ring General following his release from NXT.
Given the excitement surrounding Steveson, Kurt Angle discussed the pressure that will be placed on him as he begins his career.
Despite the fact that Goldberg's professional wrestling career is coming to an end, he intends to 'open up opportunities' for his son Gage.
The bout between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship was originally scheduled for Day 1, but it was cancelled.
On January 1st, Roman Reigns revealed that he will be unable to defend his championship at WWE's Day 1 event that evening.