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Now that 2012 is drawing to a close, it's time to take a look at what the future holds for the WWE.The last year had its fair share of memorable moments, great matches and shocking debuts, but it seems as though the same problems plague the company year after year. Repetitive matches, John Cena overkill, and a plethora of short, meaningless feuds.The number of talented new stars appearing in the roster has given some fans a real sense of optimism, with a new generation solidifying themselves as genuine talents.For instance, Damien Sandow and Antonio Cesaro have both impressed in the ...

Becoming world champion is undoubtedly the crowning achievement in any wrestler's career, a defining moment that shows he has reached the pinnacle of the industry.However, the fact that David Arquette and Vince Russo are former world champions shows that it isn't always the most talented people who receive the opportunity—especially when you consider that legendary stars, including Curt Henning and Scott Hall, never captured a world title during hugely successful careers.This list will count down the 10 names who, despite not necessarily being the greatest, are the most highly decorated world champions in wrestling history. When it comes down to ...

Welcome back for the third edition of an on-going series looking at some of the greatest rivalries in WWE history.The first and second articles focused more on feuds that may have been overlooked in the grand scheme of things, but here we get down to business.Both The Rock and Steve Austin made their WWF debuts in 1996, and went on to taste Intercontinental title glory shortly after, before moving into the main event picture. The two biggest stars of the Attitude Era, "The People's Champion" and "The Texas Rattlesnake," were also the greatest in-ring rivals of the time.The two had ...

Following the brand extension in May 2002, WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar signed an exclusive contract with Smackdown, leaving Raw without a recognized world title.This led to Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff bringing back the decomissioned WCW World Championship and he awarded it to Triple H on Sept. 2, 2002.Now known as the World Heavyweight Championship, the belt became the premier world championship, due to its association with the company's flagship television show.After WWE Champion John Cena was transferred to Raw in 2005, the World Heavyweight Championship moved to Smackdown, and is now regarded as the company's secondary world title.The ...

We all know that pro wrestling can be a lucrative business. Sure, some of the most talented guys in the industry earn next to nothing on the independent circuit, but the big leagues are where the real money is made.Personally, I am always interested to see how much money the biggest stars earn from their careers in the squared circle, and this article will give you the low-down.According to an article from Celebrity Net Worth, these are the twenty wealthiest professional wrestlers in the world as of September 2012.Note: Rankings are based on all available information including salary, real estate, ...

Welcome to what will hopefully be the first in an on-going series looking at some of the greatest feuds in WWE history. We start with what was easily the greatest feud of 2005, and one that resulted in a bona-fide classic match, along with two further excellent efforts.Shawn Michaels versus Kurt Angle was nothing more than a fantasy match-up for a number of years. 'The Heartbreak Kid' was in retirement following a serious back injury as the Olympic gold medallist began his meteoric rise to the top—proving himself as one of the greatest wrestlers ...

Since the debut of "Satan's Structure" in 1997, the Hell in a Cell has become one of the WWE's most popular gimmick matches. Usually used to conclude a long-running feud, in earlier years the matches featured brutal in-ring action and the occasional spectacular bump from the top of the cell itself.Since becoming an annual pay-per-view in 2009 and hosting multiple Hell in a Cell matches in the same night, the gimmick has begun to lose some of it's luster. These days the cell is often an ...

Sheamus has been World Heavyweight Champion since defeating Daniel Bryan in just 18 seconds at WrestleMania 28 back on April 1. As his title reign comfortably cruises past the 200-day mark, there are questions arising over the character.Sure, he is over with the audience and the kids seem to love him, but how do true wrestling fans like you and I feel about the character?There have been many discussions amongst the IWC about the character being shoved down the audience's throats and marketed as "John Cena 2.0," something an already stale WWE product is not in great need of.Younger fans ...

Since it's debut at WrestleMania 21, the Money in the Bank ladder match has often been the catalyst for the winner to ascend to main-event status and cement their place as one of the top stars in the WWE.On the other hand, if the winner isn't booked strongly enough following their cash-in, they can find themselves right back at the bottom of the roster in no time.One of the most popular gimmick matches in recent memory, the Money in the Bank ladder match is one of the few matches that can immediately help build new stars, an area in which ...

The first King of the Ring tournament was held in 1985, with the tournament eventually expanding onto pay-per-view in 1993. Considered as the fifth major event of the year, the tournament ran yearly on PPV until 2002. Since then, the King of the Ring has only been staged a further three times.A King of the Ring victory used to be a sign of intent from the WWE that the victor would be guaranteed a push, and some made more of the opportunity than others. This article ranks these former winners based on what they achieved following their coronation.Make way for ...