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Rusev is heading for what will be the final chapter in his feud with John Cena at WWE Payback on Sunday, May 17. The bout is for Cena's United States Championship and will be an I Quit match, an environment that Cena's character thrives in. But even if Cena goes over at Payback, Rusev should not be damaged all that much by it. In fact, his main event potential is just now being tapped. Three matches against Cena is a great indication that someone in WWE creative believes in Rusev. His size, his strength, his anti-American rhetoric, all make him the perfect ...

Sheamus is one of the most talented big men in WWE today, but after returning with a new heel persona and taking the loss to Dolph Ziggler, it’s clear the former world champion needs a clean victory at the 2015 edition of Payback. Even as a fan of Ziggler, proper booking says Sheamus should go over at the next pay-per-view. While the majority of the WWE Universe hated the Kiss Me Arse match that took place at Extreme Rules, it did achieve the desired effect of giving Ziggler a win while still giving Sheamus heat when he didn’t follow the stipulation he ...

For the first time in almost five years, the King of the Ring tournament returned to WWE. Before the company held a pay-per-view every month, this was one of the yearly events that fans really looked forward to. What makes winning this honor different from holding a championship is that the winner has to defeat three Superstars in a row to become the king. Unlike in past years, the tournament was split up between Raw and a one-hour special on the WWE Network. Not having all three rounds in one night doesn't make the accomplishment any less special. R-Truth, Sheamus, Bad News Barrett ...

Had the siren call of the squared circle not pulled Verne Gagne away from the NFL, pro wrestling history would be missing one of its all-time greats. On April 27, Gagne died at age 89. He leaves behind a legacy in wrestling that is unmatched. Gagne whipped young prospects into stars. Ric Flair, The Iron Sheik and Ricky Steamboat are among the many greats who learned under Gagne's tutelage. In addition to being one of the finest grapplers of the mat game, Gagne formed the American Wrestling Association, the place where wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan first burst onto the scene. He was a renowned ...

WWE's reported plans for Ronda Rousey and Lana are at the center of the newest squared circle rumors. The company's internal reaction to word that Rousey's stint was one and done reveals what WWE Creative had lined up for her at WrestleMania 32. As for Lana, she's headed for a bigger share of the spotlight, with or without Rusev. When fans can expect to see Paul Heyman on TV again and an update on NXT's new head trainer round out the latest batch of WWE rumors. Which of these stories require grains of salt, and which should be taken at face value? Let's ...

For the latter part of 2014, Roman Reigns was being groomed as the next poster boy for the WWE. When the fans caught on that he was being manufactured to be the next top guy, his support quickly diminished, and his jeer volume began to increase. His match with Randy Orton at SummerSlam grossly showed his greenness on the big stage, and critics were quickly chomping at the bits to expose him. Then, the Royal Rumble happened. His victory was one of the most predictable Royal Rumble wins in recent history, and even The Rock could not save the Philadelphia crowd from ...

WWE Payback 2015's Triple Threat match need not crown Roman Reigns for it to be a victory for the rising star. The bout offers another high-profile stage on which to work. It features opponents who will help him deliver another standout performance and a stipulation that could soften the blow of defeat. Regardless of whether he walks out of Payback with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, he will have taken more steps toward the top tier. Beginning with Fastlane, Reigns has gone on an impressive stretch of pay-per-view showings. He deserves credit for rising to the occasion each time out, but WWE has ...

WWE is veering off in the wrong direction with Seth Rollins. The world champion has looked plenty slimy, arrogant and deluded, but not enough like a fearsome predator lately. Rollins, who has expertly played his role as cowardly heel, just needs to bear sharper fangs to complete his character. It's hard to take a villain seriously when he suffers all the bruises and doesn't create any of his own. Even rats bite when they are forced into a corner. In recent weeks, WWE has taken the bite out of Rollins. Here is a man who crushed his former partner's head against cinder blocks, who put Randy ...

WWE has announced on Raw that Seth Rollins will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Payback in a Triple Threat match against Randy Orton and Roman Reigns.Was this the right decision for the main event of Payback? Should WWE have gone a different route for Rollins' next title defense?Watch as Bleacher Report Pro Wrestling Analyst Dan Pecoraro discusses the Payback Triple Threat match in the video above.Some photos used and modified courtesy of WWE.com.Read more Pro Wrestling news on BleacherReport.com

Sometimes, WWE can settle into a post-WrestleMania lull and only wake up around SummerSlam. But based on the strength of Extreme Rules, that certainly doesn't seem to be the case for 2015. A strong pay-per-view showing is a great way to kick things into gear, and coming out of Extreme Rules, there are certainly a host of goings-on for fans to sink their teeth into. Sunday's event was anything but throwaway, and that bodes well for the build to Payback in May. However, now is the time to reflect on what we learned from Extreme Rules. Here are the biggest takeaways from ...