The WWE brand extension breeds breakout stars, as the lack of credible main event talent at the top of either Raw or SmackDown demands that Creative takes the initiative and elevates wrestlers to more prominent roles on the roster.
History tells us as much.
One look back at the inaugural split reveals several wrestlers who achieved main event notoriety and etched their names in the record books because of the opportunities they seized during that stretch of time.
Edge, Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Batista, Jeff Hardy, Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero all broke through the proverbial glass ceiling and captured heavyweight gold th...
Get the full article at Bleacher Report - Pro Wrestling
BleacherReport.com is the owner of this article.