5 new factions which can replace The Shield in WWE

Last week saw a momentous special event from WWE.

They showcased the last-ever match that The Shield members would take part in together on a WWE Network Special. The Shield's Final Chapter saw Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns send off their friend and brother-in-arms with one final victory.

With Dean Ambrose now leaving, Seth Rollins on WWE RAW, and Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown Live, The Shield has very much been split up.

There is not a single other faction over the years which has been as dominant or as successful as The Shield. Evolution, Four Horsemen, D-Generation X all come to mind, but when it comes to being the pivotal force in an otherwise dark time for the company, no other faction has served quite such a role.

In this article, we will be looking at 5 other factions. Not 5 factions to replace the Shield, because filling such shoes is asking too much of anyone. Instead, we will be looking at 5 possible new factions which could step up and dominate WWE for the coming years.

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#5 Firefly Funhouse

Bray Wyatt is back

Bray Wyatt debuted his new gimmick last week, where he appeared as a children's television host. There was something very disturbing about the former cult leader, as it appeared that he was even more disturbing that he had been in his previous avatar.

Wyatt, as a wrestler, is made to be the leader of a faction.

He is perfect for the gimmick, and in this new avatar, there is room for a new faction to be formed. With the likes of Tyler Breeze and Fandango not getting too much of a push recently, with Fandango out with injury, the two Superstars would fit in perfectly in more disturbing avatars with Bray Wyatt.

#4 The Trio of Destruction

The Authors of Pain might finally have the impact on RAW they've been working for

Another duo who have been away from the ring for a while now, are the Authors of Pain. The two giant tag team Superstars carved a place for themselves on NXT, but failed to make a similar impact on the main roster. Now sidelined with injuries, when they finally make their return to the ring, they could do so on SmackDown Live.

Given that the Superstar ShakeUp seems extended this time, with the Superstars' first appearance after the ShakeUp determining their brand, this could easily happen.

The Authors of Pain could team up with newly free Superstar, Killian Dain. The trio could form a dominating faction and destroy anyone who gets in their way.

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#3 The Authority

Shane McMahon is not done with The Miz

For once, the McMahon family member who is currently a heel is Shane McMahon. Shane is clearly not done torturing The Miz, and he has time-and-again used the help of various Superstars to do his dirty work.

Bobby Lashley has already helped McMahon one week, and this might be the beginning of a new Authority faction under Shane McMahon.

#2 The Club

The Club is ready to take over RAW

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson made their debut on RAW, as the Superstar ShakeUp saw them making their way back to the RAW roster.

Another Superstar who is also on RAW now is AJ Styles.

A heel turn by AJ Styles would be perfect for him to reform The Club on WWE RAW, and this faction could end up dominating the roster. It would also be perfect, as it would likely stop the rumours of Gallows and Anderson leaving WWE to join AEW.

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#1 The Undisputed Era

The Undisputed Era would be the Lethal Injection in the main roster

Let's be honest, this is something everyone wants to see.

With The Shield gone from WWE, The Undisputed Era is one of the top factions on the roster by far. While they are going through difficulties of late, and they are on NXT, they are the only faction currently existing who could do fill in the shoes of The Hounds of Justice.

Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, and Roderick Strong might be the future of WWE if given the proper push, and when they make their way to the main roster, that is exactly what might be waiting for them.