WWE Rumor Review: Roman Reigns' match canceled, John Cena's return, Reason for Double Champion's absence

#4 WWE's plans for Eva Marie

Eva Marie returned to WWE programming earlier this year, and the company aired many vignettes hyping her debut. During this time, several reports emerged, including one from Fightful Select stating that she would not be used in a wrestling role but rather as someone who would elevate another talent.

Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussed on an episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that she would be positioned as a babyface manager, and her character would be similar to Emma's 'Emmalution' gimmick.

Eva Marie returned to RAW alongside NXT UK star Piper Niven (renamed as Doudrop) for her scheduled match against Naomi. However, she did not participate in the match and instead made Niven do her bidding. The latter secured a win over the former SmackDown Women's Champion.

Eva Marie was released from the promotion on November 4, but she wrestled a few matches before that, contrary to the reports. She also had a heel run as opposed to a babyface run.

Marie did put Doudrop over by taking two losses before departing the company.