By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

WWE continues the build-up to WrestleMania 28 Monday night on Raw with the scheduled return of Shawn Michaels. Michaels, who appeared on Raw three weeks ago, is advertised for a confrontation with Triple H after Hunter said two weeks ago on Raw that he's better than Michaels

Triple H's Mania opponent, The Undertaker, was originally advertised on WWE's roster page, but Taker has been pulled from advertising. Michaels and Hunter's advertised verbal exchange will serve as this week's hype for Taker vs. Hunter at Mania.

Concerning the actual WrestleMania main event, The Rock is scheduled for Monday's Raw. WWE is advertising Rock for a confrontation with John Cena in Cena's hometown of Boston following their promo exchange last week. Rock was in Boston on Sunday and recorded a video promo, according to eyewitnesses.

Coincidentally, Rock returned to WWE in November 2011 in Boston for a "shoulder-to-shoulder" promo exchange with Cena leading up to Survivor Series. Cena was booed in his hometown, and it will be interesting to see how the crowd reacts following Cena's promo "victory" over Rock on last week's Raw.

Also in-play is the latest from WWE champion C.M. Punk and Chris Jericho and World Hvt. champion Daniel Bryan and Sheamus leading up to their title matches at Mania.

Concerning non-wrestlers, Smackdown GM Teddy Long will be "running Raw" as part of a switch with Raw GM John Laurinaitis this week. WWE will likely draw closer to announcing how the feud will lead to a match at WrestleMania to begin filling out the undercard.

Related to in-ring action on Raw, David Otunga vs. Great Khali has been announced by Teddy Long.

Other Notes

-- Smackdown stars scheduled to appear include World champ Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Big Show, IC champion Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase.

-- Brodus Clay, who was on the road for house shows over the weekend, is advertised for the TV taping.

-- For the live fans in Boston, WWE is advertising a tag match of John Cena & C.M. Punk vs. Chris Jericho & Kane.

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