While the primary focus of Monday Night Raw at this point may be Roman Reigns' feud with CEO Vince McMahon, and the boss' determination to relieve his top babyface star of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, the program that will define the year for the juggernaut of WWE is his impending war with Triple H. The emphasis of that rivalry was the screwjob the COO perpetrated at Survivor Series, and the subsequent beating Reigns dished out to The Game weeks later at TLC. The Cerebral Assassin has not been seen on WWE television since then (barring an ill-advised appearance at TakeOver: London, where he looked perfectly fine), and for good reason. When he finally does make his return to television, it will be in grand fashion, probably in a match or moment that involves repaying Reigns for the vicious assault that sidelined him. And, again, Reigns will be forced to overcome the overwhelming authority possessed by his rival in order to stand atop the WWE mountain, its champion and top star.
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.
