#1. To mark the end of the part-timer dominance

For the last few years, we've all been guilty of complaining of WWE's excessive use of part-time superstars. It works fine with John Cena, because he appears a little more frequently when he does have a run, and he actually puts over younger superstars.
With The Undertaker winding down (or is he?), Goldberg retired, Triple H in an on-screen role and Shawn Michaels not wanting to wrestle again, it seems like we're finally coming to the conclusion of the part-timers' dominance.
This is the right move as it's time to put the spotlight on the younger superstars. While we obviously will see part-timers time and again, it's likely that they won't occupy the big spots on the big stage anymore. Balor beating Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble would most definitely mark the end of the part-timers' dominance in WWE. The newer generation will finally get the time to shine.
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