5 Things that have happened in WWE since Brock Lesnar last wrestled on RAW

Believe it or not, the last time Brock Lesnar wrestled a match on WWE RAW was almost 17 years ago. On the night in 2002, Brock Lesnar faced and defeated ECW and Hardcore legend Tommy Dreamer. Since then, the closest 'The Beast' has come to wrestling on RAW was on the night after WrestleMania 31 where he was supposed to face then WWE Champion Seth Rollins who refused to take part in the match.

A lot of things have happened in both WWE and the world in general in the 17 years since Lensar's last match on RAW. We've seen technological leaps from the first iPhone and Android technology. Don't forget, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook weren't yet a thing when Brock Lesnar last wrestled on RAW either. One last thing, 4 new countries have been formed since then too.

We've taken a look at some of the things that have changed in the world, now let's turn our attention to some of the things that have changed in WWE since Brock Lesnar's last match on RAW.

#5 The rise of WWE NXT

One of the biggest changes that have happened since Brock Lesnar's last RAW match has been the rise of NXT. Back in 2002, WWE feeder developmental system consisted of the likes of OVW and FCW.

Since it's inception in its current form, NXT has transformed itself in one of the hottest brand in pro wrestling in itself. It gives Superstars a chance to showcase what they have before making the jump to the main roster as well as gaining experience in WWE's style and performing in front of cameras.

A huge chunk of the current roster has come through NXT and the future is bright for the black and yellow brand.

#4 The PG Era and the New Era

We are now in the New Era

When Brock Lesnar last wrestled on RAW in 2002, the Ruthless Aggression Era had just begun the year before. This era was signified by the dominance of Triple H on RAW and the SmackDown Six who took the blue brand to the next level.

The Ruthless Aggression Era was followed by the PG Era in 2008. The PG Era was followed by the new era which is going on at the time of writing.

#3 RAW has been extended to 3 hours

RAW is now 3 hours long

The episode of RAW on which Brock Lesnar wrestle Tommy Dreamer in 2002 was 2 hours long. Things have changed a lot in WWE and on RAW since then. One of the biggest changes that has come to WWE's flagship show is that it has since gone from 2 hours to 3 hours.

A lot of fans have blamed the extension of RAW to 3 hours as a reason for ratings going down.

#2 First ever all women's PPV and women's Royal Rumble

WWE Evolution was the first ever all women's WWE PPV

Since Brock Lesnar last wrestled on RAW more than a decade and a half ago, the WWE women's division has come a long way. WWE's women are now some of the top atheletes on the roster and have created history repeatedly in recent years,

From main-eventing PPV's to putting on spectacular matches the women of WWE have been creating history and we've also seen the first ever all women's WWE PPV - WWE Evolution - as well as the first ever women's Royal Rumble match.

#1 The Undertaker's streak was broken

WrestleMania 30

Since Brock Lesnar's last match on RAW, The Undertaker's legendary streak was broken at WrestleMania 30....by The Beast himself. By pinning 'The Deadman', Brock Lesnar broke his 21-year-old streak, taking Taker's Mania record to 21-1.