3 WWE Superstars Vince McMahon may never turn face and 3 he may never turn heel

The Chairman of the Board may not change the way these characters are portrayed
The Chairman of the Board may not change the way these characters are portrayed

Widely recognized as the greatest wrestling promoter ever, Vince McMahon's creative genius has calculatingly ascended WWE to unimaginable heights.

Regardless of the competition his billion-dollar company faced throughout the years, Vinnie Mac's style of presentation has assisted WWE to hold its own ground.

The most important thing has been the way he has presented legions of different characters. Whether it's a Superstar being portrayed as a larger-than-life superhero or a monster who does everything in his power to instil fear in the locker room, the WWE Universe have connected with his vision.

Since the fans have been so deeply connected with Vince's billion-dollar company ever since the Attitude Era, there are many who are still expecting a bit of realism and edginess on screens.

With alterations in characters being the only legitimate way to progress storylines, the company has faced backlash for not striking when the iron's hot.

Missed opportunities of turning a Superstar heel or babyface have been subject to harsh criticism. However, despite the fans' reproval, there are still many Superstars Vince McMahon may never turn heel or face again. Who are they? Let's find out.


#1 Baron Corbin may never turn face

Will he ever turn face?
Will he ever turn face?

One of the most obvious choice in this list, who may never work as a good guy is Baron Corbin. The former United States Champion has been effective as a heel and has gravitated nuclear heat for his antics on live television.

While his constant push in the main event scene did irk the fans, Vince McMahon still continues to book him as a typical old-school heel.

Having defeated Kurt Angle in his retirement match, the fans completely turned on Corbin and may never consider seeing him as a babyface.

Furthermore, his victory over Angle and insertion into the main event scene only suggests that Vince McMahon may never make changes to his disposition and continue to portray him as the bad guy.

#2 Rey Mysterio may never turn heel

We all love this man
We all love this man

Another WWE Superstar whose character may never undergo serious alterations is Rey Mysterio. The former United States Champion is definitely one of the most talented in-ring performers of all time.

Everything from his look to his in-ring style speaks of an underdog. Widely recognized for his athleticism between the ropes, Vince definitely likes testing his monstrous heels against Mysterio.

He is arguably one of the few rare talents in the industry, who will always be loved and adulated as a babyface, and that only speaks volumes about Mysterio as a professional wrestler.


#3 Bobby Lashley may never turn face

This man should never turn face
This man should never turn face

I think we can all agree that Bobby Lashley deserves to be pushed as a legitimate threat on the main roster.

After returning to WWE as a face, the creative team failed to do enough to keep the fans invested in his character, with the gimmick eventually falling flat.

Moreover, his alliance with Lio Rush was an average affair. However, with Paul Heyman now working as the Executive Director of Monday Night Raw, we can only expect the All-Mighty to reach his full potential and receive an opportunity to collide against Brock Lesnar.

If the criticism his babyface run received is anything to take into account, it's hard to see Vince McMahon ever turning the former ECW Champion into a good guy.

#4 The New Day may never turn heel

Will they ever turn heel now?
Will they ever turn heel now?

Despite working as a heel stable in the initial stages of their run together, The New Day quickly became one of the hottest acts on television.

The trio is currently holding major honours on television, with Kofi Kingston being the WWE Champion whilst Big E and Xavier Woods working as the current SmackDown Tag-Team Champions.

With the inspiring journey, these three individuals took to make a name for themselves, their incredible popularity may only continue to keep them in the spotlight as a beloved group.

With the act becoming so popular among the kids, catering to that age group and selling tons of merchandises could keep The New Day shining forever.


#5 Samoa Joe may never turn face

Does Joe deserve a babyface run?
Does Joe deserve a babyface run?

Ever since Samoa Joe made the successful transition from NXT to the main roster, The Destroyer has been portrayed as a savage beast under Vince's supervision.

Although the fans have been critical of his booking, one cannot deny that the former United States Champion's unapologetic mic-work does add an element of realism to his on-screen rivalries.

His personality on-screen seems perfect. His feuds with the likes of Brock Lesnar, A.J. Styles, and Jeff Hardy really brought the best out of The Destroyer.

With Joe being a veteran in the business, his heelwork could prove beneficial for other babyfaces and could give the fans something to invest in.

#6 Roman Reigns may never turn heel

The Big Dog may never turn heel
The Big Dog may never turn heel

You knew it. You knew it was coming. Roman Reigns, who certainly has proved his credentials between the ropes seems to be following the same pattern as John Cena.

After being introduced as a bad guy on television with The Shield, The Big Dog was slowly handpicked by The Chairman of the Board to take WWE forward after Cena.

Despite the fact that the former Universal Champion's character has been over-exposed, many are still waiting for the creative to make some serious alterations and turn Roman heel.

His feuds with Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and The Undertaker faced serious backlash from the fans, with The Big Dog's creative direction criticized for being too predictable.

Though Vince McMahon is keeping him away from the main event scene after Becky Lynch's meteoric rise, one cannot deny that Vinnie Mac will never turn his pet-project heel.

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