10 Things That Need To Happen In WWE Before 2018

While 2017 has been a reasonably good year for WWE, there are still some loose ends that need tying up, and some storylines that must reach their conclusions before the year is out.

Long-term booking is mostly effective, but only if there is a payoff at the end. If the beloved babyface never actually wins their title, or if the match-teases never lead to a match, the year's booking is essentially wasted.

And when it comes to ending a story in a fitting way, WWE's track record really isn't one to boast about - does anyone actually know who attacked Natalya back in 2015?

Not only do some feuds have to end, but some angles need to start by 2018, before it's too late. You never know when an injury might cut short a career, or a brand switch might occur. WWE must stop waiting for the perfect time to launch some feuds, and just get on and start them while they can.

Ever since his supposed 'retirement' at WrestleMania 33, rumours of an Undertaker return have been flying around. He was apparently scheduled to return at SummerSlam, as he was seen around Brooklyn: that never happened. Now he is rumoured to interfere in Cena vs. Reigns at No Mercy.

To quell all these ridiculous rumours of a 52 year old man with a dodgy hip returning to wrestle another match, either WWE or The Undertaker himself must officially announce 'Deadman's retirement.

Above all, a return would just be an unimaginably bad idea. Mark Calaway just isn't in the physical condition to wrestle anymore, and this was very evident in his clunky match at WrestleMania.

However, that match did end in an emotional farewell to 'Taker, in which he left his hat, coat, and gloves in the ring. It was symbolic to say the least, and that moment would be ruined if it transpired that it wasn't even The Undertaker's actual retirement. WWE must preserve that emotional ending, and make it clear that 'Taker isn't coming back.