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Mr. McMahon and John Cena return for the last Raw of the year. Will ratings respond?
WWE will close out the year Monday night with its final episode of Raw.
It’s a safe statement that 2015 has been a disappointment on many fronts for WWE. Poor booking, unrealistic expectations – from performers and fans alike – and injuries have taken their toll on the product. Still, WWE has had its moments this year, and the company amazingly still is in a position to head into a successful WrestleMania XXXII season. But first, there’s one more hurdle to clear.
WWE went all-in two weeks ago with Roman Reigns, having him win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after overcoming tremendous odds, including the ultimate company villain, Mr. McMahon. Fans are going to see if WWE is in it for the long haul in the coming weeks, depending on how he is booked and how things line up as WrestleMania comes more into focus. Monday’s episode of Raw is part of that, especially because Mr. McMahon is returning after suffering a Superman punch when he tried to interfere in the title match.
Vince McMahon’s continued direct involvement in the storyline shows that WWE is serious about making Roman into a “made man.” But it remains to be seen how it will work. Monday’s episode could go a long way toward boosting Reigns’ standing, or it could backfire.
So let’s find out what questions need to answering when the last Raw of 2015 takes place on Monday night.
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