Had it not been for the labrum tear at SummerSlam, there's a really good chance that Finn Bálor would be in the driver’s seat right now, still the Universal Champion. Nonetheless, accidents happen and I'm sure that Finn is eager to return, chomping at the bit to reclaim his title which is currently held by his nemesis, Kevin Owens.
Bálor could be returning very soon, which will be a welcome sight for fans worldwide. With a feud against Owens pretty much imminent, that will likely be the rivalry that will tell the story of what the new year may very well hold.
Bálor is a superior athlete, with more skill in his arsenal than most of any roster. Finn Bálor is not only worthy of leading the charge into 2017, but he's the smart choice as well. A choice with little to no risk involved.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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