5 reasons why The Shield is one of the greatest factions of all-time

#3) They were main event talent even without a World Title

They didn't even need a World Championship

Almost all the great factions over the years have had a leader who is usually in the World Championship picture. Evolution had Triple H while DX had both "The Game" and Shawn Michaels. The nWo had Hulk Hogan while The Four Horsemen had Ric Flair.

But, not The Shield. Neither of the three members of The Hounds of Justice was in the consideration for a World Championship until after they split to go their own separate ways. And, despite this situation, they were often the most popular segment on the entire show.