10 Bold Wrestling Predictions For 2022

5. Roman Reigns Remains Universal Champion For The Entire Year

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Put it this way: who's taking it from him?

Mustafa Ali?

They don't like him, even though he rules.

King Woods?

You dropped this, king, The storyline, that is.

Ricochet?

He's a bit short, isn't he? Very average-sized man.

Cesaro?

Get over it. Get over Cesaro. It's over for Cesaro. Your insistence that Cesaro will get a push is harming you and those around you. A f*cking dedicated helpline needs setting up for those who insist that it's happening one day. You are suffering from delusions. You have detached yourself from reality. Seek help. It will be 2039 when you motherf*ckers finally stop talking about Cesaro.

Shinsuke Nakamura?

What is this, 2018? He's got the resident musician from The Max as his manager. It's not happening.

Jeff Hardy?

What is this, 2008? He was chasing the 24/7 Championship not too long ago.

Drew McIntyre?

Out of time, so shay goodbye.

There's no babyface opponent ready for Roman, and nor will there be one. So he will turn babyface at some point, as Universal Champion, buying WWE another calendar year of not actually having to build a new babyface.

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