Oba Femi's 2026 WWE Push Differs From Brock Lesnar's 2002 Run
Oba Femi's WWE main roster push takes a different approach than Brock Lesnar's meteoric 2002 rise, as WWE develops new stars on Raw and SmackDown.
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Mike Chin
Mike Chin is a lifelong wrestling fan dating back to the 1980s, and he has written about wrestling for different Internet venues since 2008. He was born and raised in Utica, New York and currently lives in Las Vegas with his wife and son.
He’s the author of three wrestling-centric books, The Long Way Home (Cowboy Jamboree Press, 2020), Stories Wrestling Can Tell (Cowboy Jamboree Press, 2023), and Territories (Serving House Books, 2025). Find him online at miketchin.com.
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WrestleMania Half-Time Show: WWE's Super Bowl Answer?
WWE could follow the Super Bowl's playbook by adding half-time entertainment to WrestleMania's two-night format, creating must-see spectacle.
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Liv Morgan: WWE's Next Breakout Star After Rumble Success
Liv Morgan has evolved from WWE undercard to championship contender, winning Money in the Bank 2022 and finishing Royal Rumble runner-up twice.
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Ranking Every WWE Royal Rumble Entrant Ever, Part 6: The Top 20
The finale of our ranking of every WWE Royal Rumble entrant reveals the Top 20, from Drew McIntyre to #1 Shawn Michaels—the greatest Rumble performer of all time.
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Ranking Every WWE Royal Rumble Entrant Ever, Part 5: #21-49
Part 5 of our ranking of every WWE Royal Rumble entrant covers #21-49, featuring Ric Flair's legendary 1992 performance, The Rock, CM Punk, Becky Lynch, and more elite performers.
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Ranking Every WWE Royal Rumble Entrant Ever, Part 4: #50-119
Part 4 of our ranking of every WWE Royal Rumble entrant covers #50-119, featuring Andre the Giant, Kurt Angle, Randy Savage, Mick Foley, and the first Rumble winners on our countdown.
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Ranking Every WWE Royal Rumble Entrant Ever, Part 3: #120-274
This installment of our ranking of every WWE Royal Rumble entrant covers the middle of the pack, from #120 to #274.
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Cody Rhodes: Another Rumble Win Would Damage Credibility
Cody Rhodes declared for 2026 Royal Rumble after losing WWE Championship, but another victory could hurt his credibility despite two previous wins.
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Cody’s Crossroads: What Lies Ahead For The Beaten Champion
Explore Cody Rhodes' uncertain future after losing the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre. We analyze his potential paths, including a possible Royal Rumble...
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Is It Time For Finn Balor To Move On From Judgment Day?
Explore whether Finn Balor should leave Judgment Day after a long run, considering his accomplishments and the group's evolution in WWE.
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