You can never trust rumors, but there is a growing sentiment that WWE is going to reverse field and put the Universal Heavyweight Title around the waist of Seth Rollins at Clash of Champions.
I'm not sure whether this is a good decision or the right decision. What I do know is for a title that is new to the company, it's embroiled in controversy and has no clear direction. What WWE has done is failed to communicate its message to the fans about this being the most important belt in the company right now.
When Sunday comes around and fans have been waiting for hours for the main event at the pay-per-view, which direction will this company go? The smart money should be continuity and the belt should remain around the waist of Kevin Owens. As we all Know, this is a company, especially with the red brand, that cannot decide which direction to take.
If you are a betting man or woman, look for Rollins to walk out of the event as the new champion. Also look for many questions left on answered as WWE moves to Monday night. Here are five reasons why Seth Rollins should win the WWE Universal Heavyweight Title.
1- Status Quo
I’m not sure whether Rollins is being portrayed as a true babyface in this program or he is just playing the part of a victim. The rumors of poor ratings may be the reason for a title change. Fans like Rollins. He plays the role of champion well. He does not bring in the green like John Cena and is not as popular as someone like AJ Styles.
But since the two mentioned superstars are on the blue team, WWE has to go with what it has. Rollins has a proven track record and plays the instigator role well, which creates controversy.
2- The match beyond
Everyone knows at some point Rollins and Triple H will get in a wrestling ring and tear down the house. We also know this was a plot that never came to pass because of Rollins’ knee injury. Now is the time to seize the moment. If WWE wants this kind of build up and confrontation, it has to start at Clash of the Champions with it continuing to Survivor Series and potentially beyond.
The theme of teacher and pupil has worked for decades, and this would be the passing of the torch with Rollins getting over one more time.
3- It helps a Shield reunion
There has been plenty of talk about it, so why not build on it with this kind of title switch. Clash of Champions is one of those pay-per-view events that enhances Survivor Series. If the Universal Heavyweight Title is passed back and forth like a hot potato between Rollins and Owens, there has to be some payoff.
That could include stipulations for control of Raw between Triple H and Stephanie or Triple H and Mick Foley or the unthinkable – Triple H and Vince McMahon. Rollins and Reigns appear to be on the path toward another union of strength. Dean Ambrose has no real stake in the blue team if he loses at No mercy. The Shield en mass is what Raw needs right now.
4- Ratings
Like everyone else has said before, ratings are taking a major hit with this company right now. For whatever reason, the changes on Raw have not meant a larger viewing audience. A lot of that has to do with bad scripts, uncertain plans and of course, no resolution in this conflict. The McMahons have said before they weren’t concerned with ratings, but you cannot believe everything you read.
Ratings are a huge deal. Owens has not provided the boost many thought he would. Maybe a match with Sami Zayn would help that. But if WWE is concerned with getting more viewers on Monday night, Rollins might be the one to do it.
5- It’s typical of WWE
For whatever reason, there are times when this company appears to be a promotion with a case of ADHD. One slight move and things must be changed. The result is no faith in the system. Shawn Michaels won his first WWE Title when ratings were an issue. We all see how that turned out.
WWE is not willing to ride out the storm, thus taking the title off Owens is a move of desperation, nothing more. While it builds a pretty good feud, it does nothing to show there is faith this company can weather the storm.
