The Kane character made his debut in WWE way back in 1997. Ever since then, Kane has been a staple of the upper midcard scene in the company, providing a credible opponent for potential main event stars. Since aligning with the Authority in late 2013 he hasn't featured much in the ring, acting more as a heel authority figure. In truth, Kane hasn't provided much of a threat as an active wrestler since his championship run in the summer of 2010. Why, why, why oh why then, was he one half of the main championship feud in 2015? His constant bickering with Seth Rollins led to a championship match between the two. The entire thing dragged and dragged. It is a sign of creative bankruptcy that in 2015 WWE went back to the Kane well once again. Add this to his dominant performance in the Royal Rumble 18 years after his debut and it is little wonder the company is struggling to create new stars.