5 new factions WWE should look to form this year

Factions are perhaps, the most integral entity of a wrestling promotion. From nWo to D-Generation X, and from Evolution to the Shield, stables have played an essential role in drawing fans to the arena, along with building new stars. In the current era too, stables like the Bullet Club, The Elite, and The Inner Circle have proved to be game-changers for their promotions.

WWE does have a fair share of factions as well, with groups like The New Day, The Undisputed Era, and Imperium being the cornerstones of their brand. While many groups like Lucha House Party and Social Outcasts have not received the desired reaction from fans, that has not stopped WWE from toying with the idea of new stables, with The Artist Collective being the most recent example.

That being said, let us take a look at a few factions that can form down the line:

#1 The Fashion Fiesta - Tyler Breeze, Fandango and Rik Bugez

Now, many of you may not be familiar with Rik Bugez, so please go through with the video given below. He has not made a lot of televised appearances since signing to WWE, but he is someone who oozes charisma and potential. His gimmick, though entertaining, is one dimensional, similar to that of No Way Jose. Pairing him up with the duo of Tyler Breeze and Fandango will perhaps be the best way for the former Eric Bugenhagen to make his return to television.

With The Forgotten Sons already moving up to the main roster and Undisputed Era too possibly reaching the end of their time on the Black and Gold Brand, it is time that NXT gets some new factions, and this one will surely entertain the fans a lot.

#2 The Shers - Rinku, Saurav, and Jinder Mahal

A few weeks back, the duo of Rinku and Saurav, now known as The Indus Sher, made their televised debut on NXT by attacking the NXT Tag Team Champion Matt Riddle. Since then, the Indian natives have been in contention to win the titles from Riddle and his new partner Timothy Thatcher. While the duo is on fire with Malcolm Bivens as their manager, adding Jinder Mahal to the mix will take the group to the next level.

Jinder, who made a victorious return on this week's RAW, will have to transition to NXT to make it possible. Given that he has already been a former United States and WWE Champion, there is nothing much left for him to do on the so-called main roster. Mahal did warn the roster, making it clear that he is back to dominate the field, and aligning with The Indus Sher might be the best way for the Modern Day Maharaja to establish his domination.

Mahal can make a surprise appearance in the championship match between the current champs and The Indus Sher, costing the former their titles. The faction can then dominate the Black and Gold Brand until Pete Dunne makes his return, allowing the two groups to indulge in an all-out war.

Not only does this add on to the credibility of the Bivens' enterprises, but it also gives WWE another strong faction, along with a chance to explore the Indian market to a greater extent after the new television deals.

A win-win situation for involved!

#3 The Ring Masters - Daniel Bryan, Chad Gable, and Drew Gulak

Daniel Bryan is the crown jewel (no pun intended) of wrestling. Every storyline he has been a part of since returning from retirement has seen him give the rub to underrated Superstars and putting them over. It was due to him that KofiMania was so successful, and it is due to him that Drew Gulak has received an opportunity to showcase his talent to the world. This pairing has been a miracle for Gulak and may prove to be the same for the former Chad Gable, who is not doing anything significant on SmackDown as Shorty G.

Gable is one of the most talented technicians the company has seen, drawing parallels with legends like Kurt Angle. In fact, he himself did tease joining Bryan and Gulak on Twitter sometime back. While it may not lead to any storyline, WWE should seriously consider this possibility. Also, having this babyface faction on SmackDown allows The New Day to explore other directions, like a run in the singles division or transitioning to either RAW or NXT.

Now that Gulak is out with an injury (wishing a speedy recovery to him), it may be the perfect time for Bryan to bring in an ally in Chad Gable.

#4 The Workhorses - Apollo Crews, Ricochet, and Cedric Alexander

New Day is the best example of how three directionless Superstars, when paired together, can lead to something special. After years of being neglected, it finally seems that WWE is pushing Apollo Crews, with him making it to the list of Superstars that Paul Heyman wants to build RAW around. Two other names on this list are Ricochet and Cedric Alexander. While both these stars are working well as a tag team on the Red brand, turning them into a stable might be what is needed to take them to the next level.

All three men show rare feats of strength and agility in the ring, but all of them lack mic skills. That's where bringing all of them together as a stable may prove to be beneficial, with them receiving a manager. They can prove to be credible rivals for the trio of Andrade, Angel Garza, and Austin Theory, engaging in a long term rivalry.

#5 The Kingdom United - Finn Balor, Cesaro, Trent Seven and Tyler Bate

If you have been following NXT for some time, you would know that WWE is going ahead with a Finn Balor/WALTER program for the NXT United Kingdom championship. Given how Finn Balor's resurgence as The Prince has been successful in establishing him as the top player on the Black and Gold brand, it will not be a surprise if he wins the Championship and becomes the face of NXT UK. But, there is a big obstacle that Balor needs to overcome, and that is Imperium, the stable led by the current NXT UK Champion.

In an attempt to even out the numbers game, we may see Balor pulling off a shocker, uniting with Cesaro, Tyler Bate, and Trent Seven to form a stable of his own. The Swiss Cyborg isn't doing anything of significance on SmackDown, and both NXT and NXT UK can benefit from his presence. Given that NXT UK has not been as successful as its American counterpart, the arrival of the Prince with his faction, along with a change of guard, is possibly the best way to revive the UK brand after things return to normality and the brand starts airing new shows.

Which stable, in your opinion, should the company form? Be sure to voice your opinion in the comments box!

Edited by Amar Anand