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#2 Why is WWE holding off on The Fiend's return?
WWE surprised the world at the Royal Rumble by holding off on The Fiend's return, which has raised a lot of questions about the character's future.
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It has also raised important questions about whether he will get a title shot at this year's WrestleMania, making for a very tense situation.
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If nothing else, WWE not bringing The Fiend back at the Royal Rumble was a very odd move, but it could be explained if a few factors are taken into consideration. The first factor is that WWE Network is moving to Peacock in March, creating the need for the company to do something big for their first pay-per-view on the new network.
Another big factor in all this is the fact that fans always seem polarized by The Fiend. Not only does this effectively alter the creative direction of those who face him, but it also takes away television time from other crucial storytelling.
Had The Fiend returned at Royal Rumble, he might have affected the momentum of several other stars at the same time. That's another reason why WWE could be making the right choice by saving his return for the near future.
