An old-school heel as the face of WWEs new era? That has a heck of a ring to it.In one of the more shocking turns to an episode of Raw in recent years, WWE put the fans first on Monday with a swerve finish to the Fatal 4-way elimination match as Triple H emerged from the crowd to help Kevin Owens capture the vacant WWE Universal championship.I win.- Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) August 30, 2016This wasnt just WWE doing the right thing for fans who have long endured frustrating (and predictable) booking at the highest level. This was the WWE doing it well, with a perfect execution of storytelling to set up the surprise finish.One week after WWE fully embraced its future by putting its brand-new title around the waist of Finn Balor at SummerSlam, a serious shoulder injury to the former NXT champion provided the company a built-in excuse to return to business as usual.But with plenty of safe options to give the vacant title to -- from the capable hands of Seth Rollins to the polarizing Roman Reigns -- credit WWE for giving fans what they wanted in Owens.The native of Quebec may have already established himself on the main roster over the last year as the companys top pure heel and a trusted source of comedy on the microphone, but theres a deeper element at play as to why his winning the title resonates so well with fans.Though this might not fit the exact narrative of Daniel Bryans impossible dream, its not far off. Owens, 32, built a storied career as a favorite on the independent scene before finally achieving his dream with WWE. Now he has become the de facto face of the company by virtue of wearing its most prestigious title (and the one defended on its flagship show).In many ways, Owens is also the perfect balance between where the WWE was last year and where its going post-draft and brand split.Over the past 12 months, the WWE spent too much time getting its booking team over as the most despised heels in the company, serving up one gratuitous Reigns push after another. But there seemed to be a figurative element at play to Triple Hs appearance, and the pair of Pedigree finishers he landed on Reigns and Rollins in the no-disqualification main event.Often seen as a shining creative light thanks to his work with NXT, here was Triple H taking it upon himself to prevent the two faces of where WWE was previously headed from going over again.Regardless of the moments true intention, it presented a powerful statement to behold, making Mondays Raw not just a great episode that will be remembered for years to come, but a possible turning point in the WWEs creative future.As the telecast went off air, Owens stood in the ring with his new belt as the Houston fans serenaded him with a passionate cry of You deserve it.Owens certainly did. But considering the hours invested each week, so did the fans.If this was a snapshot of the WWEs new era, consider it alive and well.Hits and misses? In hindsight, what seemed to be an odd moment of Rollins and Raw commissioner Stephanie McMahon exchanging niceties and hugging backstage before the main event goes down as excellent foreshadowing for the double cross that would come.? While it was no surprise that Big Cass was eliminated first in the Fatal 4-way main event, the big man held his own -- even though it was fair to question whether he was ready to compete in the match. Big Cass was the central figure of the matchs first 10 minutes and sold well enough to elevate his stature simply by taking part. He also provided a memorable big boot to the face of Reigns, sending both over the top rope and onto the floor in a key early spot.? Speaking of selling, its hard to see Reigns double over in pain after absorbing a punch to the stomach while wearing a chest protector. Maybe its just me.? Its always nice when Paul Heyman drops by to remind us that he still cuts the best promo in the entire company. His back-and-forth with Stephanie McMahon was one of Mondays highlights, even if the tail end of the segment lacked the thunder of the start. Steph was no slouch herself, delivering a handful of gems including, There is a storm coming, Paul Heyman, and it is coming your ugly way. She ad-libbed a response to the crowds ECW! chants for Heyman by saying, Thank you, thank you. I purchased ECW from Paul Heyman quite a long time ago. Thank you for that reminder.? Hopefully Chris Jericho has no plans of stepping down from his full-time schedule any time soon. From creepily offering the gift of Jericho to Neville in a pre-match interview (complete with a Drink it in mannnnnn!) to putting on an exciting opening match, Jericho -- at 45 -- is writing a memorable late chapter to his career. He might also prove to be the perfect foil for Neville, an incredible in-ring performer who has yet to find the same swagger on the main roster that he carried in NXT. A meaningful feud with the likes of Jericho could be the secret to getting Neville over as more than just a daredevil.? Having evolved from their early days as heels into the marketable babyface machine they are today, it was nice to see The New Day pull off a traditional bad guy move so well on Monday. Borrowing from Demolitions famous stomp in the corner during their mixed six-man tag alongside Bayley, The New Day implemented a quick-tagging system of putting the boots to Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson that both Ax and Smash would be proud of.? Sometimes its the little things in pro wrestling that leave the largest impact. Credit WWE womens champion Charlotte with executing a perfect heel stare from the announcers booth while Bayley danced in the ring with The New Day after their win. It there was ever an ice-cold glare that said far more than any promo could have, this was it.? Cesaros best-of-seven series with Sheamus has produced a pair of strong (and stiff) matches to kick things off. But something is still missing. Without a tangible prize or stipulation at stake for the winner -- outside of the future title opportunity that was mentioned in passing on Monday -- its difficult for fans to get behind a feud they werent too keen on from the beginning. With Cesaro down 0-2 in the series and selling what appears to be a legitimate back injury, its hard to tell whether setting him up for an epic comeback will be enough to save it.? No one is under the illusion that Raw and SmackDown Live arent owned by the same company. But openly promoting the Sept. 11 Backlash pay-per-view (the first branded event for SmackDown) on the main video screen inside the arena at Raw on Monday failed to provide any illusion that the two brands are actually in competition with each other.Move of the nightFor as maligned as Reigns Superman punch often is, he delivered a pair of stellar ones that played a major part in the main event. None was more spectacular than the leaping punch he landed on Rollins, who had jumped off the top rope in hopes of landing a knee and was met in midair by Reigns.Line of the nightThe good news is I dont think Americana was conscious to see the end of this or the disrespect that followed. -- Raw commentator Corey Graves on Braun Strowmans unmasking of Americo, after his lopsided win in their squash match. Cheap China Jerseys . 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And last year, it was Arizonas turn to snatch away the division crown from the Seahawks, the Cardinals first division title since 2009.It seems inevitable that either Arizona or Seattle will find itself back on top of the division in 2016, as both are considered among the elite of the NFC.The Rams are beginning a new chapter, returning to Los Angeles with renewed excitement but the same questions whether they can advance beyond being an average franchise.And the 49ers are rebuilding for a second straight year, this time under new coach Chip Kelly after a failed attempt with Jim Tomsula in charge.Heres a look at the four teams:LIGHT YEARS: Seattle believes it has rediscovered its swagger from the 2013 Super Bowl title season. Theres no Super Bowl hangover from winning or losing to deal with, just the bitterness of an NFC divisional playoff loss to Carolina.Despite a calm offseason, Seattle still has flaws. Its shaky on the offensive line and the performance of the blockers could determine Seattles offensive success. If given enough time, Russell Wilson appears ready to build on last years evolution as a passer and his connection with Doug Baldwin, who tied for the NFL lead with 14 TD catches.The Seahawks have been the top scoring defense in the NFL the past four seasons, and that remains the expectation with the likes of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett, Earl Thomas and Bobby Wagner still in their primes.I am seeing the same joy, the same intensity, same passion (as 2013), Sherman said. Guys just playing for one another and appreciating one another.LEARN TO FLY: The Cardinals were 13-3 last season to win the division and are 34-14 under Bruce Arians. Theyve proven they can win in Seattle, a prerequisite to contending in the division.But there is urgency surrounding Arizona. Carson Palmer is coming off his best season, but threw four interceptions against the Panthers in the blowout loss in the NFC title game. Palmer turns 37 in December and Larry Fitzgerald turns 33 on Wednesday, so the opportunity for success may be shrinking.Running back David Johnson showed last season he can be a great complement to Palmer and the passing game, while the defense should be buoyed by the acquisition of Chandler Jones, the drafting of Robert Nkemdiche, and return of Tyrann Mathieu.BAACK IN CALI: The Rams have a second honeymoon going with Los Angeles after their return home from St.dddddddddddd Louis, with 89,140 fans setting an NFL preseason attendance record for their opener.But the good feelings in Los Angeles will be tested if the Rams struggle early with a defense that lost a few key contributors and an offense that didnt add much beyond No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff, currently the backup to Case Keenum.Its not up to me. Again, its something that Id love to do, but its not my decision, Goff said of being the starter. Thats what they pay the coaches for, and thats what theyre here for.Jeff Fisher hasnt coached a winning team since 2008, but hes banking on steady improvement across the board and another big year from running back Todd Gurley to alter the steady mediocrity of his first four Rams teams.The Rams have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL with the likes of Aaron Donald and Robert Quinn, but it may not be enough to move beyond .500.FREE FALLIN: The 49ers have taken a rapid fall from perennial NFC contender to also-ran in recent seasons. After a failed experiment with Jim Tomsula in place of Jim Harbaugh, the Niners are turning to Kelly in hopes that his up-tempo style that was so successful in college at Oregon and early in his tenure with the Eagles will translate to San Francisco.Kelly has a tall task, starting with finding a quarterback. Colin Kaepernicks career has plummeted since nearly winning a Super Bowl following the 2012 season, and his insistence on not standing for the national anthem has sparked something of a furor across the nation.Blaine Gabbert, who was elevated last season when Kaepernick struggled and was injured, could start despite a career 55.8 completion rate. At receiver, Torrey Smith is the only proven commodity.The solid defense is led by linebacker NaVorro Bowman and recent first-round picks Eric Reid, Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner.I dont ever put a ceiling on a team, 49ers GM Trent Baalke said. In 2011, a lot of people wanted to put a ceiling on this team and we did pretty well. This is a young football team. Theres a lot of competition out there.PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: Seahawks, Cardinals, Rams, 49ers.---AP Sports Writers Josh Dubow and Greg Beacham contributed to this report.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '