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As the smoke clears up and the dust begins to settle down after last night’s extravaganza, the WWE Universe is coming to terms with the fact that there is a new sheriff in town. What started as a physical confrontation between two behemoths turned into an opportunity for Seth Rollins, who waited till the two competitors gave everything they had, and cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase in the main event. As the fans roared in approval, Seth Rollins delivered a devastating Curb Stomp on a hapless Roman Reigns, and pinned him to become the new WWE World Heavyweight champion.That wasn’t the only newsworthy moment during the night, as The Undertaker returned from his sabbatical, and looked better than he has in the past few years. After taking a beating from Brock Lesnar last year, The Undertaker came back with a vengeance, and was successful in putting the “Eater of the Worlds” to sleep. Also, we have a new WWE Intercontinental champion, as Daniel Bryan fought valiantly and proved once again why he is arguably the best wrestler on the planet, and was successful in retrieving the Intercontinental title in the ladder match.In this article, we present five things we have to look out for after last night’s mega event, as the road to WrestleMania 32 begins tonight.
#5 The legend versus The Icon in the making
Last night, Sting made his in ring debut in the WWE as he faced Triple H, but was unable to come out on top thanks to Triple Hs friends. While it was a forgettable outing for one legend, another legend rose through the ashes like a phoenix, as The Undertaker returned to the WWE and defeated Bray Wyatt. The Undertaker, who was last seen by the WWE Universe at WrestleMania 30, beaten and defeated for the very first time at WrestleMania, returned with revenge on his mind, and he did exactly that by piledriving Wyatt to the mat.
One of the biggest dream matches to have never happened has become a distinct possibility now, with the fans clamoring for a showdown between Sting and The Undertaker for nearly a decade and a half. There is a good chance that the icon Sting will next face the legendary phenom, as the road to WrestleMania 32 begins tonight on Monday Night RAW.
#4 The Rock vs Triple H set in stone?
WrestleMania 31 proved to be a good night for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, as Triple H managed to beat the Stinger in their match. The night would take a turn for the worse for the cerebral assassin however, as The Rock interrupted Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, and got his hands on the COO of the WWE. With Ronda Rousey added to the mix, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were sent packing to the back, as The Rock and Ronda soaked in the atmosphere and the adulation of the fans present in attendance.
With the rumors of a potential showdown between Triple H and The Rock on the cards for WrestleMania next year, the foundations have been laid for yet another blockbuster match at next years WrestleMania. With two of the biggest stars in WWE history crossing paths, it will be interesting to see what Triple H has to say about his old foe on tonights episode of RAW.
#3 Daniel Bryans underdog journey continues
Last year, Daniel Bryan headlined WrestleMania 30 and went on to win the WWE World Heavyweight championship in the main event. This year, Bryan opened the main show for the WWE Intercontinental championship, and battled 6 other superstars in a ladder match. After putting his body through excruciating pain, Bryan managed to fend off Dolph Ziggler and retrieve the belt, becoming the new Intercontinental champion in the process.
With WWE hesitating to run with Daniel Bryan due to his neck injury, Bryan has an uphill battle in front of him to once again become the WWE World Heavyweight champion. If history was any indication, Bryan has the opportunity to once again get his hands on the heavyweight title, but the one superstar standing in his way is his good friend Dolph Ziggler. Bryan will likely face Dolph Ziggler at Extreme Rules for the WWE Intercontinental title, and if that happens, it will undoubtedly be a candidate for the Match of the Year.
#2 Whats next in store for John Cena?
John Cena vowed to bring the United States championship back home, and last night, he did exactly that. Rusev, who has never been pinned or submitted going into WrestleMania 31, faced his biggest challenge to date when he took on the 15 time world champion in front of a sold out crowd. With the pride of United States on the line, John Cena managed to tame the behemoth, and in the end, won the match and the United States championship.
The last time Cena won the title was more than a decade ago, and with the main event scene now involving young blood, one has to wonder whats next in store for John Cena. Cena will likely face Rusev in a rematch at Extreme Rules for the title, but it will be interesting to see where John Cena goes from here, as Vince reportedly wants Cena to help the younger talent. Cenas role will now be similar to what Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels had done a decade ago by working with the youngsters, but with all said and done, it will be interesting to see where Cena goes from here.
#1 Two former brothers turned foes now battle for the richest prize
As a ruthless Brock Lesnar dismantled Roman Reigns throughout their match in the main event, Roman managed to find an opening by ramming Lesnar onto the ring post. As a groggy Brock Lesnar tried to recuperate, with his head busted open, Romans perseverance seemed to have paid off, with Roman decking Lesnar with multiple Superman punches and spears. Brock finally managed to hit on more F 5 on Roman, but before he could take advantage of the situation, Seth Rollins made his way to the ring and cashed in his MiTB contract.
As the Levis stadium exploded, Seth connected with the Curb Stomp on Roman Reigns, winning his first ever WWE World championship at the expense of his former brother. What was supposed to be Romans big night soon turned into a nightmare, as Rollins hightailed from the ring with the richest prize in the business. It will be interesting to see where Brock Lesnar goes from here, as the former brothers turned foes will likely get into a feud for the title going into Extreme Rules.
