5 Ups And Downs From WWE TLC 2014

By Scott Carlson /

1. Roman Reigns Returns

Surprise returns can run the gamut from tremendous to disastrous. The worst feeling WWE has to have is when they book a big return or debut and it falls flat on its face. A lot of times, how things go during that initial appearance can color how things unfold. Look at Batista€™s return at the Royal Rumble this year. So it had to be heartening for WWE to see main event heir apparent Roman Reigns get a strong reaction from the crowd as he took out Big Show and exacted a measure of revenge on Seth Rollins. Sure, he helped John Cena, who at best gets a 50/50 reaction from fans. But Reigns made a statement in his return, and then pledged to continue his march toward the main event at the Royal Rumble. Whether some fans think he€™s ready, Reigns is one of WWE€™s better bets, and his injury really hurt the product this fall. His return to the ring is a welcome addition.