WWE Live from MSG 2015: Date, Start Time, Matches, Live Stream, PPV Info

Brock Lesnar's return to Madison Square Garden has transformed a non-televised live event into essentially an extra pay-per-view on the WWE calendar.

Lesnar's Go to Hell Tour kicks off with a live special at New York's famed arena on Saturday Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. ET. Months ago, this was a house show, but WWE has pumped it full of stars, title bouts and The Beast Incarnate himself. 

The last time Lesnar wrestled at MSG, he and Goldberg were both on their way out of the company. At WrestleMania XX, fans ushered the stars out with boos.

Fast forward 11 years and Lesnar has become a megastar on his own tier. A stint as UFC heavyweight champ and the best years of his pro wrestling career have made him WWE's biggest attraction. And so here he is, the centerpiece of a sales pitch to sign up for the WWE Network.

WWE isn't content with just Lesnar's drawing power, though. It has made sure to stack the night's card to entice fans to set time out on Saturday night to watch warriors collide in the ring.

Live Stream, PPV Info

Unless one ventures to New York City, the only way to watch the Madison Square Garden show is the WWE Network. Cable companies will not carry it. It won't be available on pay-per-view.

Just like with WWE's other big shows on the calendar, the event is included with the price of the network's monthly subscription.

Via the WWE Network, fans can watch the event live on their tablet, laptop or PlayStation or Xbox consoles. In addition, one can stream the show on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku and compatible smart TVs.

The 24/7 streaming service is available in over 140 countries but is not a fully global product just yet. Ask fans in Japan. Check availability around the world on WWE.com's network help section.

The network schedule (subscription required) lists the event's running time as two-and-a-half hours.

Match Card

• Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens (Intercontinental Championship)
• Dolph Ziggler vs. Rusev
• Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
• The New Day vs. The Dudley Boyz (Tag Team Championship)
• Seth Rollins vs. John Cena (Steel Cage Match for the United States Championship)
• Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar

Note: WWE.com only lists the last three matches. The other bouts are listed on the MSG Website (h/t Wrestling Inc).

Jericho's Anniversary

Entering a clash of generations is how Jericho will spend the 25th anniversary of his first match at Madison Square Garden.

Y2J continues to pop in and pop out of the WWE landscape. He has not been on Raw or SmackDown of late, instead opting to appear at events like this one, bolstering the card's star power. 

He faces a rising star who now holds the title Jericho has won more times than anyone in WWE history. Jericho and Owens have battled several times at recent house shows, so expect something excellent here between the two Canadians. 

The Soap Opera Continues

A fight centered on jealousy rages on. With Lana nursing a broken wrist, Ziggler has had to go it alone against Rusev and Summer Rae. 

This remains the cheesiest storyline WWE has going right now. Stolen glances in the shower, flirty gifts and accusations of cheating have comprised it.

At Night of Champions, they put on a strong outing that ended with Summer throwing a shoe. Expect more silly shenanigans mixed in with good in-ring action.

The Viper Clashes with The Celtic Warrior

With neither Orton nor Sheamus having much else going on, WWE opted to pit these rivals against each other again. Never mind that there has been no storyline development with their feud.

They have put on intense battles that have failed to resonate in the past. Count on more of that. This is the bout that most feels like something one would see on a standard house show.

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Sheamus' presence at the show, though, does open up the possibility of him cashing in on Rollins for his world title opportunity. It's highly unlikely WWE does that angle here, but the rules of what a house show is and isn't are clearly changing with the rise of the network.

Tag Team Title Rematch

Distractions led to a fluky finish the last time The Dudley Boyz challenged The New Day. At Night of Champions, the champs escaped more than they triumphed.

Their veteran rivals get a second crack at the gold.

They face the most entertaining act in WWE right now. Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have perfected their grating, self-congratulatory act. That will be half the fun here.

Champion and Challenger in the Cage

Rollins goes for his second stint as U.S. champ, his second time as double champion. He does so, however, against a man he can't seem to beat.

Rollins lost to Cena at Night of Champions and then again on Raw the next night. WWE clearly has no issue with letting the world champ falter, sacrificing his momentum for Cena's sake.

The cage stipulation adds a touch of violence as well as possibilities for how this ends. The last time these two met in a cage, Lesnar made his way inside and wrecked havoc.

Whether something that dramatic happens or not, history says that these two will put on a standout show.

Beast vs. Giant

WWE has made every effort to make Big Show look dangerous once more. He has knocked out Mark Henry, Cesaro and anyone who might be in fist-swinging range.

It's hard to forget, though, that the last time they fought, Lesnar demolished Big Show. A succession of steel chair shots floored the giant.

Big Show has been promising a different result, but it's hard to buy what he's selling.

Lesnar has a date with Undertaker inside a Hell in a Cell at the end of October. The Beast Incarnate needs to look strong going into that. He needs to feed in public on an oversized piece of meat.

The first stop on the Go to Hell tour is being billed as two monsters set to devour each other, but it may be more of a showcase of Lesnar's power, as he warms up for The Deadman.