Fastlane 2016

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Fastlane (2016) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It will take place on February 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena inCleveland, Ohio.^[3] It will be the second event in the Fastlane chronology.

No.	Matches	Stipulations
1	Dean Ambrose vs.Roman Reigns vs.Brock Lesnar	Triple threat match for aWWE World Heavyweight Championship match atWrestleMania 32[8]
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

7 Problems With The WWE Fastlane 2016 Main Event

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In case you somehow missed it, the main event for Fastlane 2016 is Roman Reigns versus Brock Lesnar versus Dean Ambrose, in a triple threat to decide who will go on to face WWE Champion Triple H in the main event of WrestleMania 32.

How WWE ever came up with this booking is a complete and utter mystery. It isn’t that it is necessarily a bad match; the in-ring action should be very good, but it is devoid of any narrative sense. It’s just a baffling booking.

Far from helping any of the men involved, it is only going to devalue their characters and make their prospects much worse. Frankly, it is as if WWE’s creative has lost all sight of anyone not called Triple H on their roster. Either that, or the company is just totally out of whack with the audience, who are likely to react very badly to the expected Roman Reigns victory.

Indeed, the expected match lay out is as follows: Brock Lesnar will be attacked and taken out by Bray Wyatt, with Reigns and Ambrose left to battle it out. After a valiant back and forth, Reigns would then score the pin over his comrade. It sets up Reigns versus Triple H, Lesnar versus Wyatt, and it leaves ammunition for Ambrose turning in the post-Mania season.

However, as the following points demonstrate, it is a booking that could backfire severely on WWE’s WrestleMania season vision.

8 Times WWE Punished Divas On-Air

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It’s not uncommon for WWE to punish those they don’t like by forcing them to do something embarrassing or degrading on-screen. Given the nature of the business and the prevalence of ribbing, it’s no surprise that Vince and the creative minds behind the product would chose to use their TV presence to get back at those who they’ve felt have wronged them in some way.

Just look at the amount of times Jim Ross has been humiliated in Oklahoma, or the various ridiculous storylines given to Big Show and Mark Henry when WWE felt they weren’t getting a good enough return on their significant investment. If you’re a WWE superstar, you just have to accept that sometimes the company may be a little bit vindictive and send a message to you by throwing egg on your face in front of millions.

And it’s not just the male performers that are punished in this manner. On the contrary, WWE are an equal opportunities company (Ha!) and won’t hesitate to put their female stars in compromising positions, should they feel they need to be taken down a peg or two or reprimanded for some breach of backstage etiquette.

Here we are, less than a month into 2016 and, despite WWE being PG and involved in anti-bullying campaigns (as well as being in the middle of some sort of ‘Divas Revolution’), we’ve already seen this unfold on WWE television. It’s not the first time and I doubt it’ll be the last.

Backstage News On WWE's Main Roster Plans For Samoa Joe, Another Possible Call-Up, Finn Balor

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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE officials are reportedly planning on bringing Samoa Joe to the main roster after WrestleMania 32, possibly as soon as the post-WrestleMania RAW the next day.

Right now the plan is to debut Joe on that RAW but it was noted by The WrestlingObserver Newsletter that creative plans could change, but plans are in motion to bring Joe up. There was at least talk of having Joe defeat Finn Balor for the NXT Title and extend their feud, which would obviously delay his main roster call-up.

There has also been a lot of consideration lately to calling Sami Zayn to the main roster for a feud with Kevin Owens.

Regarding Balor, it does not look like he will be called up after WrestleMania as officials are still looking at him to be the face of the NXT brand past March.

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The Rock returns on Raw

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stares off against WWE superstar Triple H at WrestleMania 31 on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Don Feria / Associated Press)

The only man who could show up on Raw and get a half-hour segment made a return, as The Rock came back for the first time in over a year Monday night.

Only The Rock could return to Raw in the fashion that he did. He showed up and had weird encounters backstage with The Miz, Big Show, Rusev and Lana. He was ridiculously energetic, and his enthusiasm radiated to the crowd. By the time he made it to the ring, the crowd was already worked into a frenzy, which he worked on by talking to some cosplayers in the crowd. He went to the ring, where he was then confronted by The New Day. Having one of the most entertaining talkers of all time encounter the most entertaining wrestling act of the past few years was something fans had been clamoring for if The Rock would ever return, and WWE made it happen. It ended with The Usos coming out to help The Rock lay out The New Day. 

While the segment didn't accomplish a ton, sometimes a wrestling fan has to enjoy entertainment for entertainment's sake. That's what was provided on Raw. Some asked why give someone like The Rock 30 minutes if it wasn't to set up a future match, which is a valid question. However, it provided an immensely entertaining segment, and while it didn't do a ton, The New Day's inclusion elevated them. The Rock, while running them down of course, even gave them some praise. It just adds a new wrinkle to the Usos-New Day feud, and that's not a bad thing.

It is somewhat frustrating that WWE needs The Rock to have a segment as entertaining as this. While there might never be another Rock, they do have entertaining guys on the roster that could carry a long segment without getting boring. However, if they are going to use The Rock, and they should whenever they can, this is the way to do it. Fans don't need him randomly interjected into a storyline. They just want to see The Most Electrifying Man in Entertainment (yes, I intentionally left out the "Sports" part of it) do his thing. And that's what we saw on Monday night.

The rest of Raw:

* While The Rock dominated the show, we did get a bit of storyline progression. Triple H started the night talking about why the title meant so much to him, and generally showed his ego and god complex, which isn't a terrible thing. They said that Triple H wouldn't defend the title again until WrestleMania, which is a fine decision under these circumstances. Instead, the main event at Fastlane would be a No. 1 contender match. At the end of the night, after Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose beat Sheamus and Rusev, The Authority announced that the Fastlane main event would be Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar.

While this is going to be a great main event, it doesn't make a ton of sense in the midst of this storyline. Triple H and The Authority just spent a month desperately trying to get the belt off of Reigns. Why would he give Reigns a chance at a title shot right away? Of course we knew Reigns would be getting in that match, but at least make him demand his rematch clause. Don't make it seem like he was willingly given a title shot.

* AJ Styles made his official Raw debut in a singles match against Chris Jericho. I actually thought that might be a match at Fastlane, or even WrestleMania, so to get it on Raw was a bit of a surprise. This was a solid match for a debut, and showed off some of what he could do. However, one thing that was really striking was how Styles looked next to Jericho. Jericho dwarfed him. Everyone knows Styles isn't the biggest guy, but I think only in the upcoming weeks will we fully realize how small he is, and I wonder how that might affect him in his WWE run. He once again didn't use the Styles Clash, teasing it but not hitting it. I wonder if part of that is him not wanting to rely on it because he might not be able to use it against some of the bigger members of the roster.

 Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch and Charlotte continue to revolve around each other. Sasha beat Becky in a somewhat disappointingly short match. Charlotte came out after and attacked both Sasha and Becky after the match. It will be fascinating to see exactly what direction they go. Can they hold off the Triple Threat until WrestleMania? Or will they pull the trigger on the Triple Threat at Fastlane, and do something bigger at WrestleMania? This right here is what people were waiting for when the Divas Revolution started, so WWE needs to take advantage.

* Kevin Owens beat Dolph Ziggler. Owens was selling some of the effects of the Last Man Standing match, though the selling came and went. It will be interesting to see where Owens goes from here. Based on the Rumble, he could be feuding with any of Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles or Sami Zayn. It's a nice position to be in for the company, as they can make any combination of solid matches in the upcoming weeks.

* Kalisto defended his U.S. title in a pretty decent match against The Miz. I like having The Miz wrestle here, just because he does well against smaller opponents, and it's good to remind people that he is more than just a mouthpiece every now and then.

* Bray Wyatt dismantled Kane in a singles match. After the match, all four of the Wyatt Family members hit finishers on Kane, and left him lying. I have a feeling we'll continue to see segments like this as they build Bray Wyatt as a dominant enough force to face Brock Lesnar.

* Flo Rida was in attendance, and was confronted by Heath Slater and the Social Outcasts. After Bo Dallas soundly defeated Flo Rida in a rap battle, Bo and Curtis Axel lost to the Dudleys.

* Paige and Natalya beat Brie Bella and Alicia Fox. Earlier in the day, it was announced that Nikki Bella is going to need neck surgery, and might even be forced to retire.

Happy Republic Day

Raw Five-Point Preview: Jan. 25, 2016

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The Authority always has a plan. In the 2016 Royal Rumble Match last night, Triple H returned to action by entering the bout at No. 30, eliminating Roman Reigns and capturing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. How will this shakeup affect The Road to WrestleMania, which continues tonight on Raw?

Plus, as revealed earlier today on Twitter, a star is confirmed to return during tonight’s show. Who will it be?

WWE Royal Rumble: Triple H Is The Last Man Standing After Epic Battle

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WOW! The Jan. 24 WWE Royal Rumble pit 30 top WWE Superstars against each other in the ring in a fight to the finish with the winner emerging with the WWE Heavyweight championship. So who was the last man standing? We’ve got all the details!

Roman Reigns was looking to take home his second consecutive victory at the Royal Rumble, but thanks to Vince McMahon‘s shocking decision on Jan. 4th’s edition of Monday Night Raw, the match was used to also determine who took home his WWE Heavyweight Championship home! So the deck was certainly stacked against him! As 30 of the WWE’s finest went head to head for the WWE Championship it was amazing to see who won! Find out how it went down after the jump!

Multiple superstars had a chance to make history. Whether it was Sheamus who came in late as number 29, or Roman who was taken out early in the night to come back later to make a last ditch effort to retain his title. It was number 30 that made the biggest showing and impact. Who was that lucky man? IT WAS TRIPLE H!!! The former WWE champion looked ready to go with one target in mind – Roman Reigns! Triple H went on to eliminate Roman Reigns leading him to face the remaining combatant Dean Ambrose.

Triple H finally took out Dean and became the WWE Champion. In a shocking turn of events, Triple H is now your new WWE Champion. Talk about something that will change the WWE Forever!

Speaking of the legendary Triple H, unless something wacky happens in the months to come will now headline the big match at Wrestlemaina 32 which is only 10 weeks away in Dallas, TX on Apr. 3.  We’ll be giving you plenty of coverage on the road to the big event! So will he face Roman Reigns at the big show?

Here are the other results from the rest of the night.

– Kickoff Match: Jack Swagger and Mark Henry defeated The Ascension, The Dudley Boyz, and Damien Sandow and Darren Young. This earned Henry and Swagger spots in the Royal Rumble match.

1. Last Man Standing Match: Dean Ambrose (c) defeated Kevin Owens. Ambrose retained after shoving Owens off the top rope through two tables at ringside.

2. Tag Team Championship Match: The New Day (c) defeated The Usos.Before the match, Xavier Woods debuted his new trombone, Francesca II. New Day retained the championship after countering a top rope splash attempt into The Big Ending.

3. United States Championship: Kalisto defeated Alberto Del Rio (c). Kalisto pinned Del Rio with a Salida del Sol to win his second United States Championship.

4. Divas Championship Match: Charlotte (c) defeated Becky Lynch. Ric Flair interfered, tossing his jacket in Becky’s face. Charlotte hit a spear to win the match and retain the championship. After the match, Sasha Banks came to the ring, challenged Charlotte, teased an allegiance and ultimately locked her in the Banks Statement.

HollywoodLifers, are you shocked that Triple H is the new WWE Heavyweight champion?

WWE NXT changing landscape

Is WWE NXT changing the landscape of WWE? I know this question might come across to a lot of people because of it's recent invasion within WWE, but if things were to be looked differently, I guess indeed the landscape of the main roster is changing because of the promising superstars. This is what makes me feel so.

1) Kevin Owens

Do you recall this debut by KO? What an impact he had when he beated the 15 time world champion so badly that he couldn't get up. He definitely became a fan favorite, ofcourse those that like heel characters. He has been involved in amazing storylines with Cesaro & John Cena and has a promising future ahead.

2) Neville

Do you all recall the entrance of Neville when he came down the ramp to finish off AxelMania all in & for good? He has been involved in some of the most amazing fights including being a part of King Of The Ring & he has given the WWE Universe some amazing memories. He does have a great future on the main WWE roster & we may see him become a champ, not necessarily World Champ, soon.

3) Paige, Becky Lynch, Charlotte & Sasha Banks

Switching gears from Male Wrestlers, if we go to the divas division, the girls have been making quite a hell of an impact with Paige being involved in some amazing storylines along with Charlotte winning  the Divas Championship & the Lasskicker Becky Lynch  kicking things beautifully. The Boss has been Banking it well ever since she debuted on the main roster. Let's see how they make it even better with time.

4) The Ascension

Actually, they are Wasteland! :(

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8 Reasons WWE Needs To Bring Back Custom PPV Stages

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Dust off the trusses and pull out the projectors – things are about to get custom.

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There was a time when monthly PPVs had a surefire surprise in store for fans: a new stage set.

From water–spray screens (Rumble ’03) and fire-breathing dragons (NYR ’07) to swinging scythes (Backlash ’02) and ruddy great thrones (KOTR ’01), WWE knew how to build brilliant entrance backdrops.

Sure, they weren’t all great. Some were forgettable (No Mercy ’00), some were weird (Rumble ’07), and some flew in the face of everything they stood for (One Night Stand ’08).

But the bespoke TitanTron surrounds and arena sets were there to do a whole lot more than look pretty. Unique staging brought concrete character to PPV events in the biggest way possible. Gimmicks they might have been, but, by its nature, WWE survives on just such gimmicks, relying on event theming to drive storylines, hype Sunday night brawls and get fans on board.

Where are we now? WWE has ditched the logistical nightmare of one-off event sets in favour of the big-screen, technicolour behemoth that is the universally-used HD-era entrance. Gone are the signature setups of special events and the ingenious invention of bold designs for every PPV, in favour of sky-high visuals and enough pixels to overpower Adam Sandler – and that’s a darn shame.

In an era of middling mid-card matches and perplexing title pushes, WWE needs some serious Sunday night sparkle – and custom stages could just be the answer. Here’s why...

Daniel Bryan Cleared For WWE Return By UCLA Doctor

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Daniel Bryan’s health was given the all clear when visiting concussion specialists at UCLA, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports.

The sidelined WWE wrestler underwent a battery of tests, in what was the third opinion on his health status. His own doctor had already cleared him, but WWE weren’t satisfied with his testing.

Despite it now being a two to one situation on his health, WWE’s doctors still haven’t said Bryan can return. Dr Joseph Maroon remains concerned about the number of prior concussions. “All indications are the WWE is still very leery about clearing him,” Meltzer states.

You can understand why that would be the case. WWE are a corporate powerhouse, they can’t take even the slightest risk with the health of their employees. Recent concussion lawsuits from former wrestlers are also making the company stricter with current concussion cases. You also have to think about how WWE have been burned twice now by investing pushes in Bryan, only for him to then have to vacate titles and go to the sidelines.

When he finally is fully cleared by WWE, he’d be ready to return immediately, but it is still entirely possible that he’ll never make a return to the ring. WWE’s testing is what matters.

PREDICTIONS: WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2016

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What do we think is going to happen at WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view this Sunday?

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'WWE Raw': Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns – and Bray Wyatt?

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Wyatt wipes floor with Reigns and Lesnar, Becky beats Flair at his own game and Vince and Steph make 'McMahon's Millions' look memorable heading into the 'Royal Rumble'

Read more at : http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/news/wwe-raw-brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-and-bray-wyatt-20160119

WWE LIVE INDIA Photos

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WWE Live India Photos (Day 2): http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/new-delhi-india-january-2016-day-2-photos

Raw Five-Point Preview: Jan. 18, 2016

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As if Mr. McMahon hadn’t stacked the deck against Roman Reigns already, forcing The Big Dog to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against 29 other Superstars in this year’s historic Royal Rumble Match, one of those challengers will be the returning Brock Lesnar.

As The Beast Incarnate and his vocal advocate, Paul Heyman, join Chris Jericho on “The Highlight Reel” Monday night,  what’s going through Reigns’ mind?

WWE LIVE in India

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WWE is holding it's live event in India & we all know that it's been a rocking 1st day for the Indian members of the WWE Universe. If you haven't got your tickets as yet, try out now because, it's 16th today & they have an amazing event happening at 5 pm today. Tickets are available on BookMyShow.

Here are the results from the WWE Live Event on 15th Jan:

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WWE held a live event on Friday in New Delhi, India at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and here are the results.

– Kane defeated Bray Wyatt in a singles match.

– The New Day defeated The Usos and Prime Time players in a triple threat tag team match

– Lovepreet Sangha, a.k.a Kishan Raftar, beatJason Jordan in a singles match.

– WWE Divas Champion Charlotte defeatedSummer Rae to retain the title.

– Dolph Ziggler defeated Tyler Breeze in a singles match.

– Satendra, a.k.a. Jeet Rama, defeated Chad Gable in a singles match.

– Rusev defeated Ryback in a singles match.

– WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defeated The Big Show to retain the title.

John Cena Is Top Earning WWE Star At Nearly $10 Million Per Year

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John Cena is WWE’s highest paid wrestler. A fan asked Dave Meltzer on Twitter if Brock Lesnar was the top paid star, and Meltzer replied “No, John Cena is.”

Over on the f4wonline board, Meltzer said Cena was earning close to $10 million per year. His extra boost in earnings will come from his wide ranging royalty checks. He’s consistently booked in main event slots, and is nearly always the top merchandise seller in WWE. His popularity is several times bigger than anyone else on the roster, with over seven million followers on his Twitter. That’s more than the actual WWE account, and reflects his mainstream popularity.

That mass appeal is why Cena remains one of the hottest draws in the business. Ticket sales and television ratings are stronger with his presence, hence why it is such a blow for WWE to be losing him for nine months with a shoulder injury.

With Cena earning close to ten million, it is another reason why retirement could be on his mind. He’s made all the money he’ll ever need. For ten years he has been a main event star, pulling in big bucks as the franchise of the company. When he turns forty next year, he could easily ride off into the sunset as a very rich man.

Bella Twins At TCA’s, WWE India Hires, WWE Hosting Royal Rumble Viewing Parties In The UK

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WWE Royal Rumble

WWE will be hosting Royal Rumble viewing parties with “Hooked On Wrestling” in several locations in England next weekend. 

WWE announced Brighton, Leeds, London and Manchester as locations for the events, which will include a costume contest with prizes, quizzes and games, as well as a themed drink menu. More ticket details can be found on the We Got Tickets website.

WWE India

WWE has appointed Joji George as Vice-President and General Manager of WWE India.

The news was announced shortly before this week’s WWE live event tour of India kicks off, which will see WWE visit New Delhi on January 15th and 16th. George will report to Ed Wells, WWE Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, International.

Read More: NXT Rookies Debuting on WWE India Tour

Bella Twins

The Bella Twins are in attendance at the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press tour in Pasadena, California today on behalf on NBC.

The Bellas, who also appeared on Hollywood Today Live this morning, posted some photos of themselves at the TCA event: 

#tca pic.twitter.com/SBdspX8mS2

— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) January 14, 2016

10 WWE Questions You Most Want Answered (Jan 13)

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Understandably, quite a few of this week’s questions centre around the future of WWE’s superstars, given the uncertain atmosphere surrounding the company at the moment. It’s impossible to tell quite what lies in store for wrestlers such as Brock Lesnar, Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan. Even sensible predictions based on WWE’s past behaviour could be well off the mark, given their tendency to spring a surprise on their fans at the least likely of moments – but it sure is fun to speculate regardless!

Of course, the major talking points at the moment centre around Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns’ involvement in the Rumble (and the question of whether their two paths will cross once more), as well as the arrival of four exciting workers from New Japan Pro Wrestling – including former TNA stalwart AJ Styles. Will WWE utilise these new stars to their full potential, or are fans in for another long, painful year?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. If you missed out, keep an eye on our Twitter account (@WhatCultureWWE) next week.

10. Who Is The Best Potential Matchup For Brock Lesnar At WrestleMania 32?

@atisc13 starts us off with a question about Brock Lesnar, and his best potential opponent at WrestleMania 32. As this week’s episode of Raw has shown, WWE seem to be heading down the route of a rematch between the Beast and Roman Reigns. One of the pair is very likely to win the Royal Rumble, and a climactic ‘Mania encounter would be the predictable aftermath.

However, rumours have also circulated regarding Triple H, and the possibility of a match with Roman instead of Brock. Personally, I feel as though Lesnar is the way to go. Something often overlooked in the aftermath of Seth Rollins’ cash-in is the fact that Brock and Roman were in the midst of a fantastic match. There’s clearly some chemistry there, and, thanks to Seth, their feud was never actually resolved.

There’s also been talk of Kevin Owens facing Brock, but I don’t feel as though he’s quite established enough yet. Reigns vs. Lesnar would be an unquestionable marquee main event, regardless of how well Roman is received by the fans. Then again, WWE could spring something out of left field, as our next question demonstrates…

10 Reasons WWE Are Inducting Sting Into The Hall Of Fame

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The WWE Hall Of Fame is something pro wrestling fans look forward to on an annual basis. Each year, World Wrestling Entertainment looks to honour those who have contributed greatly to their success. Occasionally, they give credit to those who were never even in the WWF/WWE, but that’s obviously more rare than those who prospered under the rule of Vince McMahon.

For years, Sting worked earnestly in World Championship Wrestling. Staying loyal to the promotion with which he made his name, the man had several chances to sign for the McMahon family, but always turned it down. Even when WCW went out of business as a separate entity in 2001, Sting decided to ply his trade on the independent circuit before heading to TNA.

In 2014, he finally joined forces with WWE. Hopes were high that he’d face The Undertaker at long last, but Sting has – thus far – only wrestled against Triple H and Seth Rollins. This week, news surfaced that Sting was being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2016, something which is long overdue in the eyes of his longtime fans.

Recent injury reports suggest there’s a chance Sting may not wrestle again, but he can look back on a lengthy, fulfilling career. Without doubt, there are a barrel load of reasons why he deserves the Hall Of Fame treatment.

WWE: Brock Lesner returning to Raw, Roman Reigns target?

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Brock Lesner may have set his eyes on the Roman Reigns' WWE World Heavyweight Championship as part of Vince McMahon's schemes

Jan 11: World Wrestling Entertainment’s weekly show Raw is in New Orleans today; the same city where The Beast Brock Lesner ended Undertaker’s streak. He is now returning to WWE, two weeks prior to Royal Rumble. The WWE’s has even gone further to relate Lesner’s return with Roman Reignsand the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. 

Brock Lesner has been on a hiatus and recovery since his brutal Hell in a Cell match against Undertaker. While the Undertaker returned to feud with the Wyatt Family, the Beast remained out of the ring. Now after conquering the Streak and the Phenom, Brock Lesner may have set his eyes on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship; a championship that he never lost directly by pinfall. The championship now rests on the shoulders of his Wrestlemania 31 opponent Roman Reigns.

Last week’s Raw was able to create excitement on the Royal Rumble WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, as Vince McMahon decided to punish Reigns and put the title on the line in a 30 man over the top rope Battle Royal. Some contestants of the match are already fixed with many of them yet to be declared and by the official WWE previews, Brock Lesner may be one of the main contenders for the championship.

Brock Lesner and Roman Reigns have not defeated one another; they gave one amazing match inWrestlemania last year. Lesner and Vince McMahon have a history before; they have more than once sided together, and they have also fought one another. When Brock Lesner returned to WWE a couple of years back, he attacked the McMahon family and delivered an F5 to Vince. However, the two former foes can reunite here to beat up Roman Reigns.

This brawl would readily set up the match of Brock Lesner v Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 32 for theWWE World Heavyweight Championship. However, the rematch may not be as entertaining and surprising as the last year’s match. Regardless, with Brock Lesner returning, Monday Night Raw might finally be able to amplify the momentum generated last week

Modified Date: January 11, 2016 11:06 PM

WWE, Ten Sports bring WWE Live to India this January

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NEW DELHI — WWE Live returns to India with two Live Events in New Delhi at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday, 15 Jan. and Saturday, 16 Jan., 2016.

Tickets for the two events are available now at www.in.bookmyshow.com. Ticket prices start at INR 1,699. 

Fans attending WWE Live will be able to see their favorite WWE Superstars, including Roman Reigns, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Charlotte and Ryback.*

"WWE is delighted to return to India to bring its fans energetic, larger-than-life, live entertainment," said Gerrit Meier, WWE President, International. "Fans can expect to see the same non-stop action and family fun that they know and love from watching WWE programming, including WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown on Ten Sports Network."

"Ten Sports Network has been bringing WWE programming to fans in India for more than a decade," said Rajesh Sethi, Ten Sports Network CEO. "We are excited to build on this partnership with WWE to bring live events to the fans."

WWE programming in India, including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, WWE Main Event, WWE NXT, Total Divas, and monthly pay-per-views such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, air on Ten Sports Network.

*Talent line-up is subject to change.

Raw Five-Point Preview: Jan. 11, 2016

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He’s coming. Less than two weeks before the 2016 Royal Rumble event, Brock Lesnar is re-emerging on Raw in New Orleans — the same city The Beast Incarnate made history by ending The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania Streak. What awaits as The Anomaly’s shadow looms over Monday’s Raw? WWE.com has some theories.