The 2016 Royal Rumble is less than three weeks away, but so far there are only 10 WWE superstars who were announced as participants. Several surprise entrants and big names are rumored to be planned for the 30-Man Battle Royal, making it one of the most anticipated Royal Rumble events in history.
Roman Reigns is set to defend his WWE World Heavyweight championship at the 30-Man Royal Rumble on Jan. 24 at Orlando, Florida. Vince McMahon made the announcement after Reigns retained his title against Sheamus with the WWE chairman as guest referee at the main event of the latest episode of Monday Night RAW.
The Rock confirmed last Monday that he will be appearing at WrestleMania 32 in Dallas, Texas on April 3, 2016. Many fans were excited about the news so WWE started teasing the possible plans for "The Great One" at the Showcase of the Immortals.
The latest rumor on the winner of the 2016 Royal Rumble is an odd one, Triple H. Yes, the semi-retired wrestler and the most prominent authority figure in the WWE the past two years has a chance to win the Royal Rumble that would make the internet wrestling community really angry.
WWE "Monday Night Raw" returns to Minneapolis for the Slammy Awards, and it's the first Monday broadcast since Roman Reigns became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Roman Reigns will begin defending his WWE World Heavyweight championship and it is obvious that he will hold it for a long time. Reigns is going to be established as the next face of the WWE and he needs the right opponent at WrestleMania 32 next year to cement it.
The Royal Rumble is more than a month away, but the conclusion of the latest episode of Monday Night RAW have given away some of the potential matches on the first pay-per-view of 2016. Here are the predictions for the possible winner of the Royal Rumble and possible matches on the event.
WWE fans saw a new champion crowned at "TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs" on Sunday night. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus retained his title, but it was Dean Ambrose who became the new Intercontinental Champion.
Roman Reigns has started his road to regaining the WWE world heavyweight title by feuding with current champion, Sheamus. According to reports, Reigns will be having his own stable called "The Family" to counter the newly formed "League of Nations."
WrestleMania 32 in Dallas, Texas next year is projected to be one of the biggest events in the history of WWE, but no planned matches are set in stone. Bleacher Report speculates that one of the main matches on the card is a clash between Roman Reigns and Triple H.
Within a span of 10 minutes, fans saw the WWE name two new World Heavyweight Champions, but only one left Atlanta's Philips Arena as the sole champion: Sheamus.
The WWE released Hulk Hogan from his contract last July 24 due to his anti-black racist rant from a sex tape, where he repeatedly used the N-word and some homophobic slurs. Hogan is arguably one of the biggest and most popular wrestler in the history of the WWE, leading the 1980s Golden Era of Wrestling.
Seth Rollins injury that will keep him out for six to nine months have caught the WWE off guard and their plans for the next few months leading to WrestleMania have changed. According to reports, Roman Reigns was scheduled to win the WWE championship and defend it at WrestleMania 32 with John Cena and Brock Lesnar as possible opponents.
The ratings for WWE is not good at the moment due to the start of the TV series season and Monday Night Football. The company is reportedly talking to The Rock and The Undertaker to have more appearances to boost the sliding TV ratings.
With the ratings for Monday Night Raw affected by fall shows and football, WWE chairman Vince McMahon and Paul "Triple H" Levesque are expected to make a big storyline to boost ratings. Two possible scenarios include a face turn or a return of a very popular WWE Superstar.
The Rock is rumored to be one of the four oppenents that Brock Lesnar will face in next year's WrestleMania 32 in Dallas, Texas. However, it seems that the current plans for him is to face Triple H.
Ronda Rousey told a fan during a Q&A in Australia that she might not appear at WrestleMania 32 as she will be filming "Mile 22" with Mark Wahlberg. "Rowdy" appeared at this year's WrestleMania, helping The Rock confront Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
Former WWE superstar Edge is set to appear on the TV series "The Flash" as Atom Smasher. WWE chairman Vince McMahon reportedly wants "The Rated-R Superstar" to come back to the company as an on-air personality.
Hulk Hogan is arguably one of the biggest names and the most popular wrestler in the history of the WWE. After a scandalous racist rant, he was not only released by the WWE but was erased entirely from its history.
