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The Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns rivalry is a bicycle with two flat tires. It is slogging toward the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view with little energy to speak of. As 2016 draws to a close, WWE Raw is getting a number of stories right. Sami Zayn vs. Braun Strowman, Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair and Neville vs. Rich Swann are all compelling, electric and intriguing. The show's headline feud, however, is in need of resuscitation.  Repetition, a paper-thin narrative and the audience's continuing resistance to Reigns are among the issues plaguing Owens and Reigns' fight over the WWE Universal Championship. Owens is set to defend that title ...

The final WWE Raw of 2016 presented fans with a taste of what they can expect in the new year. Unfortunately, what they can expect is more of the same, if Monday's broadcast was any indication. The feud pitting Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins against Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho has produced the same, tired main event matches week in and week out for the last four months. While that headline program has run its course with repetitive bouts beaten into the ground by WWE Creative's unwillingness to take a risk with other stars, there are programs elsewhere on the card ...

The final WWE SmackDown of 2016 will be filled to the brim with championship matches. A Triple Threat bout will decide who holds the WWE Championship heading into the new year. Both the SmackDown Tag Team and Women's Championships will be up for grabs, too. Throw in the return of John Cena, and it feels like the blue brand added an extra pay-per-view to the calendar. WWE has dubbed this stacked show the "Wild Card Finals." And for the second consecutive night, Chicago will play host to WWE action. The Allstate Arena welcomed Raw on Monday. It's now SmackDown's turn to rock the Windy City. Can AJ Styles retain ...

After a hit-or-miss pay-per-view and a series of above-average episodes of Raw, the power rankings have seen a drastic shake-up since my previous edition. Braun Strowman continues his tear as an unstoppable monster, while The Miz continues to stand out as an unstoppable heel. Cesaro and Sheamus have figured out The New Day, while Charlotte continues to help rewrite women's wrestling. As an unpredictable Royal Rumble approaches, everybody on this list has a serious chance of winning at the moment.Begin Slideshow

Few wrestlers have made as indelible a mark on WWE as John Cena over the years. It's to the point where his appearance alone is a big deal. Recently, Cena has been away from the company to film the reality show American Grit, as well as host Saturday Night Live. This has left SmackDown Live without its biggest mainstream star since the beginning of October. Cena is set to return on Tuesday to begin the build to WrestleMania 33, which makes this edition of SmackDown a must-watch event for all fans. That is not even including how big a night this week's SmackDown already is, ...

The final episode of Raw in 2016 saw Roman Reigns defend the United States Championship against Kevin Owens. You know, just in case that match had not been overexposed enough in recent weeks. The story of this week's show, though, was the continued mayhem unleashed by Braun Strowman, whose star continues to rise with every passing Monday. His demolition of two mediocre tag teams and match with Seth Rollins formed the backbone of Monday's show. Bayley's quest to unseat Charlotte for the Raw Women's Championship, Neville's growth as a villain and Nia Jax's budding rivalry with Sasha Banks helped round out a much better ...

Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of the Dec. 26 episode of WWE Raw. This will be the final Raw of 2016, but more Superstars are thinking about the Royal Rumble than about the new year. Braun Strowman ended last week's show with a shocking display of power when he obliterated Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. The former Wyatt Family enforcer and Sami Zayn appear to be on a collision course, and it's up to Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon to make the match happen to keep the rest of their roster safe. Can Chris Jericho conquer his fear of heights? How will Reigns and Rollins ...

The Royal Rumble match is the annual Battle Royal featuring 30 top WWE Superstars vying for the opportunity to compete for the top prize in the industry in the main event of WrestleMania. As such, some of the sport's most recognizable names and faces have stood out from the pack, delivering the most memorable individual performances in the long history of the contest. From future Hall of Famers delivering unfathomable showings early in the 1990s to the incredible endurance and unforgettable dominance of Superstars in the new millennium, the contest has made stars of some and cemented the legacies of others. With the ...

WWE Raw is set to cap off 2016 with chaos inside the squared circle. The beastly Braun Strowman is sure to continue his rage-fueled rampage. In response to being ignored for so long, Neville is ready to issue his own devastation. Both men are on missions to wipe others out. A number of familiar names are sure to star on Raw's visit to Chicago, but it looks as if Monday's show will also showcase emerging talent, warriors who are bound to have big years in 2017. Strowman is promised the spotlight. Neville is on the verge of climbing the WWE ladder. Bayley is already ...

AJ Styles was WWE's premier attraction in 2016, with the dynamo leaping, punching and boasting his way to the top spot in Vince McMahon's circus. After years of thriving elsewhere—from TNA to New Japan Pro Wrestling—The Phenomenal One finally had an opportunity to shine on the WWE stage. And boy, did he shine. Styles electrified the WWE product in and out of the ring—against everyone from Roman Reigns to James Ellsworth. He upped his game when called upon, becoming the best big-match performer on the roster in just his first year. A renaissance from Chris Jericho, a revolutionary year from Charlotte Flair and a ...