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Roman's reign atop WWE is going pretty well thus far.  The WWE world heavyweight champion is wearing the title with pride and doing everything a champion should do at this point, as it's obvious that he's never been more over as a WWE Superstar. But he has one test left, and that test is Brock Lesnar. Like Star Wars' Luke Skywalker, Roman must face off against his own personal Darth Vader.  Only by confronting him and beating him will Reigns be able to fully realize his place as the new top guy in Vince McMahon's company. Brock is the one man Reigns has not ...

With 2015 now in the books, the WWE Universe looks forward to another exciting year in 2016. Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker and John Cena vs. Kevin Owens were among the year's most memorable rivalries, but what can we expect as 2016 gets underway? Of course, with so many notable names out injured at the moment, WWE has far less star power than it typically would around this time of year. Still, it has plenty to work with given the ample amount of young blood on both NXT and the main roster, and it isn't at a shortage of tremendous talent. The absences ...

In the wake of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 10 event on Monday, a surprising rumour began to circulate: WWE had apparently carried out the biggest talent raid of a rival company in the past 15 years. Much has been made of the potential for Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson to reform a version of the Bullet Club with old friend Finn Balor. Similarly, there's a great deal of excitement for the possibility of AJ Styles finally getting a run in WWE. However, the biggest prize on the table is undoubtedly the services of Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura was among the "Three Musketeers" who ...

Every week on Bleacher Report, I take an in-depth look at WWE SmackDown to recap the action, offer analysis and grade the matches, segments and anything else that takes place on the show, as well as make a few predictions for future events. Thursday was a night of new beginnings for the blue brand. The show has officially moved to the USA Network, Mauro Ranallo debuted as the new lead commentator and the show kicked off with an appearance from John Cena. Unfortunately, we now know that Cena will be out of action for a little while after he tweeted about needing surgery ...

With the additions of Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho, WWE Fastlane 2016 is set to undergo a metamorphosis, transforming from an also-ran pay-per-view to a marquee event. The PPV stuck between Royal Rumble and WrestleMania boasts minimal history and even less identity. In 2015, it was clearly a transitional show, something to tide fans over before the meatier card that followed. That's about to change. As Nick Paglino noted on Wrestle Zone, both Jericho and Lesnar are advertised for Fastlane on the Quicken Loans Arena website. By booking both those names for Fastlane on Feb. 21, the PPV's significance shifts dramatically. Anticipation for the second event under the Fastlane banner ...

Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens will be a celebration of savagery in the squared circle, just as Cactus Jack's feud with Vader was in the early '90s. The body types won't be the same, but this unfolding rivalry over the Intercontinental Championship will parallel Cactus vs. Vader as a clash of brawlers with a smashmouth approach to the art. The story of Ambrose fending off Owens promises to be intense, short-lived and result in matches treasured for years afterward. That's exactly what Vader and Cactus' feud was over 20 years ago. Vader was a beast, an overwhelming force who brought down hammer-like forearms on his foes. ...

John Cena's injury is stealing headlines and breaking hearts across the wrestling world. The high-profile injury will have ramifications on the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 32 and the long-term future of WWE. So where does WWE go from here?   You Won't See Him? @ThisIsNasty With Cena's injury, what does WWE do with Rumble and Mania now? — Patrick (@RatedPWF) January 7, 2016 I never considered Cena a favorite to win the Royal Rumble but he likely would have participated. With the Royal Rumble being contested for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, the title would look weak without Cena. Still, the Rumble will be a star-studded affair. ...

WWE SmackDown's fresh start on the USA Network has to see it establish its own identity by being home to some of the company's best slugfests, mat clinics and slobberknockers.  Too often, SmackDown has felt like Raw-lite, a show with solid but missable wrestling and minor supplements to the current narratives. Featuring longer matches and skilled in-ring showmen who don't always get ample airtime on Monday nights is the key to creating buzz. WWE already boosted SmackDown by moving it from Friday nights to Thursdays last year. And beginning on Jan. 7, the show will switch networks, heading to USA after five years ...

Seth Rollins ended 2015 in an unexpected way: watching WWE at home. The former world heavyweight champion suffered multiple injuries to his right knee at a house show in Dublin. His injuries, consisting of a torn right ACL, MCL and medial meniscus, will sideline him past WrestleMania. His return may occur closer to SummerSlam. Rollins, who suffered the injuries as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, was supposed to fight Roman Reigns at Survivor Series to defend his title. In Rollins’ absence, Sheamus and Roman Reigns have alternately exchanged possession of the WWE title. Rollins is an afterthought; he’s irrelevant in the title hunt. ...

There have been many nights throughout WWE's long history that define the company, but few were as important as January 4, 1999. WCW had been beating WWE in the ratings for nearly two years at this point thanks to its NWO storyline, poaching talent from Vince McMahon and being broadcast live. Raw was still being taped in advance, so Eric Bischoff would have the commentators spoil the results of the show, giving viewers less reason to switch between Raw and Nitro. However, this was the one time when it backfired. Tony Schiavone announced the results of Raw's main event, and for the first ...