2015 was a trying year for World Wrestling Entertainment. Injuries struck, ratings took a nose dive and the company was forced to rely on part time stars more than ever to steady the ship. It was a struggle, creatively at least, but one that forced management to bring young stars to the forefront. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt continued to grow their stars in high-profile situations. As the tumultuous last 365 days come to an end, attention turns to 2016 and what fans can expect from the top promotion in professional wrestling. Who will wear the championship in the coming year? Which Superstars will make shocking debuts or returns? Who will step away from the spotlight? And will Vince McMahon be able to continue to grow and evolve the Divas division? How about NXT? Will it continue on as the hottest brand in sports entertainment or will Ring of Honor or TNA Wrestling (HA!) rebound and take back their crown as No. 2 in the industry? There are plenty of questions to be asked and answered as 2016 approaches. Get some answers now, with these 10 bold predictions for your favorite wrestlers, characters, stories and brands under the WWE umbrella.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
