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A few trends come to mind when a WWE fan looks back at the year of wrestling that was 2012.  John Cena—for the most part—was kept out of the title picture but still managed to headline the majority of the year’s pay-per-views. CM Punk remained champion and succeeded in performing the difficult transformation from beloved hero to hated heel, while social media has become an integral part of the WWE as a whole.    AJ Lee went from a relative unknown to the most prominent woman currently featured on WWE television, and Dolph Ziggler stole the show on frequent occasions ...

About a week and a half ago, WWE.com published a story about the 2006 relaunch of ECW under their umbrella, a third brand meant to run parallel and independent of Raw and SmackDown. The story contains quotes from people who were a part of both the original Extreme Championship Wrestling as well as the new vision of the company, including Tommy Dreamer, Joey Styles, Stevie Richards, Mick Foley and Paul Heyman, all of whom made their feelings especially clear about the circus that ECW became.While the doomed third brand is not always fondly remembered, there were some things that WWE's version ...

Ring Rust Radio is the best wrestling show on the airwaves, and this week was no different. With strong opinions on Ryback, CM Punk and more, this is where you need to get all of your weekly WWE nuggets.Bleacher Report featured columnists Michael Cahill, Brandon Galvin, Mike Chiari and Donald Wood give the lowdown on all things going on in the wrestling world. Extreme Rising star Stevie Richards brought his inside knowledge of the business as well.With another unpredictable episode of Ring Rust Radio in the books, you can't afford to miss another second of the action. Catch us LIVE every Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET (some language NSFW) ...

It's set in stone.  The main event of the 2013 Royal Rumble will feature The Rock wrestling CM Punk for the WWE Championship.  While this match isn't garnering the hype that Rock and John Cena generated for WrestleMania, in many ways it might be even more impactful for WWE.  Rock/Cena was a one-off.  WWE even put out a DVD called Once in a Lifetime chronicling that showdown.  Rock/Punk will have a lasting effect on WWE going forward, and needs to be booked accordingly.  No matter how nostalgic it would be, WWE has to resist the urge to put the belt back on ...

Dolph Ziggler has a couple of nicknames. He’s the Showoff, he’s Mr. Money in the Bank, and many fans now believe he is earning a third moniker, that of the Next Big Thing.  And 2013 could very well be his year.All apologies to Brock Lesnar for the use of the nickname, but if it fits anyone in WWE right now, it has be Dolph.  Of all the young up and coming Superstars who are making their way in the company, working hard inside the ring and out, Dolph Ziggler is the one with the most edge and the most hype. ...

The Undertaker is returning to WWE soon, a fact that is surely on the minds of many fans who have been impatiently awaiting his return.  After all, we haven’t seen the Deadman perform in the ring since his epic match with Triple H at WrestleMania 28 this year and as we approach the Royal Rumble, the anticipation is growing more intense than ever before.So, for the million dollar question.  Will The Undertaker win or lose at WrestleMania 29?Speculation as to just who Taker will face has been running rampant, with some of the usual suspects being mentioned by fans.  Brock Lesnar, ...

Back by popular demand, I welcome the Bleacher Report wrestling community to the second annual Smarky Awards.As WWE fans, we are often subject to individual opinions by writers concerning their thoughts on a particular year. But now, it's time for us smarks to let our voice be heard.Continue on to cast your votes for the 2012 edition of the Smarky Awards.Begin Slideshow

They are just a little better than the others.We are tired of seeing the same wrestlers hold the gold strap. We are also tired of seeing the same wrestlers chase the title.These wrestlers aren't new to holding titles or chasing a world title in some cases. But since we continue to see the new version of the old scene, maybe these guys are ready to take the straps and run.These guys deserved a shot at the prize in 2013.Begin Slideshow

CM Punk and The Rock are not only two of the biggest stars in WWE; they're two of the best talkers in wrestling history. That’s why the run-up to their WWE championship match at WWE Royal Rumble 2013 promises to be just as entertaining as the actual match should be. The battle of promos between two masters of the craft definitely will be must-see TV. “Knees 2 Faces” vs. “Boots 2 Asses.” “Best in the World” vs. “The Brahma Bull.” Anytime these two guys get on the microphone, it is absolute promo magic. Their charismatic mic skills are unsurpassed by ...

Discussions continue regarding which legendary wrestlers should be granted entry into the WWE Hall of Fame, as detailed by Justin LaBar of Wrestlezone.com.LaBar lists a handful of hopefuls for the Hall, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mick Foley and tag teams Harlem Heat and The Nasty Boys. The Rock is possibly the most famous of that group, thanks to his acting career as well as his legendary wrestling career. In a career filled with highlights, perhaps the brightest is when he dropped Stone Cold Steve Austin in the last match of Austin's career. LaBar considers Foley the most prominent front-runner, though, pointing ...