The Long Awaited Return of the Genius.

After a short (long) hiatus, I'm back to discuss the wrestling scene. A lot has happened and a lot has changed since my last entry. Some for the better and some for the ever-loving worse. After the TLC PPV on Sunday, let's take a look around the WWE to see what they've done well and how they have failed. I will also take a lot at some things that i would like to see return or take place.

Done Well:

- John Cena is not the only "face of the WWE." C.M. Punk has established himself over the last few months as a tremendous wrestler, entertainer, and communicator. They gave him another chance with the belt and he has run with it. Thankfully, he has saved us all from the boring, horrendous promos that Alberto Del Rio made us listen to. I guess they don't teach Charisma in FCW anymore.

- Your new U.S. Champion - Zack Ryder. WWWYKI. Finally. Enough said.

- Speaking of younger talent, Ziggler, Bryan, Ryder, and Cody Rhodes have all been impressive. They have shown great desire to main event and have come a long, long way in the last few months. I am especially impressed with Bryan's intensity and Rhodes' overall improvement in every aspect of his character. Plus, Claudio Castignolli is in FCW and will hopefully appear on the main roster soon.

- John Cena. Taking him out of the main event for a while is going to help the WWE in the long run. He doesn't need the title to be loved or hated and he certainly doesn't need the title going into Wrestlemania against The Rock. He can help carry a show and put on good matches without being the center piece.

- The comeback video for January 4th. I like when they build suspense with mystery videos (unlike Kane's return video). Who is it? Undertaker? Jericho? Chris is known for his video comebacks. Undertaker normally shows up around The Royal Rumble to build up a feud to defend his Wrestlemania streak. I can tell you it's NOT Brock Lesner and NOT Dave Batista, contrary to internet rumors. And no, for the love of god, it's not Sting.

Epic Fail:

- I've got a great idea. Let's invest time in Wade Barrett again. What we'll do is have him destroy a ton of opponents, including D-Bry, only to get to Randy Orton and...lose. Orton didn't need the win there. He will be a main-eventer until he retires now. Barrett could have re-established himself with a victory over Orton at TLC. A wasted opportunity to do something good for the business and Smackdown.

- Daniel Bryan cashed in his MitB briefcase and won the title. Don't get me wrong, I love Bryan and think he deserves the belt. My fear is that WWE management didn't have enough faith in Bryan to main event a Wrestlemania match. As excited as i was for Bryan when he won, I just have a feeling it's going to be a use-it-and-lose-it scenario for him. I could be wrong, but when does that ever happen?

- The Diva division. 90% of the WWE Divas cannot wrestle. Some are making improvements like Kelly Kelly and Alicia Fox. However, the 10% that actually CAN wrestle make Chyna look like a Disney princess.

- The Tag Team Division. Well.. what division? Let's just put together multiple single's wrestlers and let them win and hold the tag titles. The hell with actual tag teams like the Uso's and... well, the Uso's. I guess they're the only real tag team. Anyone else miss the days of The Rockers, Hart Foundation, Demolition, Legion of Doom, Natural Disasters, Strike Force and the British Bulldogs? Tag team wrestling is a lost art and it doesn't look like the WWE is in any hurry to find it.

- Kevin Nash. Yep.

Make These Things Happen:

- Bring back the Hardcore Title. The title may not have been the most prestigious belt to win, but hardcore wrestling is not dead. Remember when the 24/7 rule was in effect? Hardcore matches are different, entertaining, and unpredictable. It would add another element to the WWE programming. Although, they may have to go from PG to PG-13, so it probably will never happen. Gosh darn-it to heck.

- Have matches on RAW that last longer than 15 minutes. Punk gets matches that last this long from time to time. However, most of the roster gets 5-7 minutes for a match. I know, I know. The average wrestling fan today has the attention span of 3 year old and pretty much hates technical or chain wrestling. But seriously, 5 minute matches? What about a best 2-out-of-3 falls match between Ziggler and Ryder? How about an Ironman match on RAW? GOOD stipulations will make matches longer AND more entertaining. No one wants to see a Vicki-on-a-pole-match. NO ONE.

- Factions. Not 1 faction, like Nexus. How about feuding factions? How about a FACE faction. When's the last time we saw a successful "good guy" faction? DX? Factions can make for very entertaining television when done properly. If done incorrectly, you get the Spirit Squad...

So, there's my opinion (facts) on a few things happening in the WWE Universe. Gah, i hate that term. I know, you guys are excited to be fed my wrestling knowledge again. It's like Christmas came early. Or whatever holiday you might celebrate. I'll return in a few days to bestow more of my amazing insights into the wrestling world. Until then, be jealous.