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WWE's most controversial and debatable decision in years emerged this week with the decision to split Raw and SmackDown into two completely separate entities again—and as expected, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive about what will happen next. There is an incredulous amount of questions to be answered, including which stars will head to which show, what will happen with the company's championships and so much more. Here's the latest roundup and wrap on what lies ahead for the company ahead of the July split.   Who Will Run Both Shows? Throwing things forward to the immediate aftermath of the brand split and ...

Sami Zayn is perpetually defying. He defies convention as an unassuming nice guy with an average physique in a world of larger-than-life gladiators. He defies gravity with a high-flying in-ring arsenal that has endeared him to crowds. He defies expectations, continually exceeding what others believe he is capable of doing. So far, WWE has celebrated those traits, making him one of the featured performers of its New Era. Since arriving from NXT, Zayn has found himself continuing his long-running feud with Kevin Owens. In result, he has been in the mix for the Intercontinental Championship and competed at WrestleMania with that title near ...

The impending brand split in WWE has threatened to overshadow the buildup to the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view on June 19, but there are still some intriguing storylines to keep an eye on. Seth Rollins' explosive return at Extreme Rules set up a grudge match between the former champion and Roman Reigns—and that's just one of a number of bouts that fans will anticipate. There's plenty going on, and with WWE's New Era settling into its groove, here are the most fascinating feuds and stories to track as the show approaches.   The John Cena Effect We'll no doubt get a clearer idea ...

Coming off his highly anticipated return at Extreme Rules 2016, Seth Rollins is set to take WWE's summer season by storm, starting with the Money in the Bank pay-per-view next month. But if his past few appearances have been any indication, he is destined to be a breakout babyface before long. At the time Rollins got injured and went under the knife last November, he was undoubtedly the MVP of WWE programming. That much became evident once the quality of Raw decreased significantly in his absence, as the roster lacked a credible top heel. Although fans were skeptical at first of how he ...

Every week on Bleacher Report, I take an in-depth look at WWE SmackDown to recap the results, 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. Shane and Stephanie McMahon announced the return of the brand split Wednesday along with the news of SmackDown going live on Tuesday nights starting July 19. This means the blue brand only has seven more weeks before it becomes a separate entity again. The move was met with mixed emotions from fans on social media, but the roster looks a ...

Sheamus barreled his way to the mountaintop everywhere he went. Whether he was clubbing foes in his home nation of Ireland or performing in packed arenas for WWE, The Celtic Warrior found himself holding championship gold again and again. Born Stephen Farrelly, the Dublin native grew up watching Fit Finlay and Giant Haystacks on the British World of Sport series. That was the beginning of a lifelong passion for pro wrestling. The man known now as Sheamus decided to pursue that passion after college. In short time, he was a hit on the Irish wrestling scene. Success came for him in the United ...

Two Champs?  I sure hope not. The two world title system rendered one world championship as the new Intercontinental title, while making the secondary championships even more meaningless. Having one world champion would better highlight the differences between each brand as the two would each be juxtaposed against one individual.  By introducing a new world title for SmackDown, WWE would be implying that the two shows are not on equal footing as one show would have to essentially start from scratch in terms of its world title division. WWE has too many championships already. If anything, it needs to get rid of a secondary ...

A trio of WWE NXT's most promising prospects went to battle, further stirring up debate about where Nia Jax, Carmella and Alexa Bliss sit in the brand's hierarchy.  Wednesday's NXT saw Jax become No. 1 contender to the women's title, but it was Carmella who impressed most. The Princess of Staten Island was the glue in a Triple Threat match that closed the show. She continues to progress as a performer, slowly closing the gap between her and the division's elite. Full Sail University also welcomed a new squad to the tag team division. Australia's Nick Miller and Shane Thorne joined the fray as TM-61 ...

The Money in the Bank ladder match is typically one of the most anticipated matches in WWE, if only because fans cannot wait to see which Superstar is a lock to capture the world title later in the year. Over the course of 11 years, the biggest and best competitors in McMahon land have captured the briefcase and gone on to cash it in, with 14 of 16 challengers actually acquiring the top prize in the sport. Just because they captured the title does not mean they are among the best to win the prestigious bout, though. When ranking from worst to ...

Glass ceilings are bound to break after WWE holds its first Raw and SmackDown draft in years. Perennially underrated Superstars like Cesaro will slide up the card once the roster is split in half. Megastars in the making at NXT will be called upon to ply their craft on a bigger stage. And the brand split provides a major opportunity to strengthen the women's division. WWE will soon shake up its landscape. When SmackDown starts airing live on July 19, the company will move back to a two-brand model. As announced on WWE.com, "Both Raw and SmackDown will each feature their own unique ...