5 ways WWE shouldn't turn Roman Reigns babyface

#1. Any association or rekindling of The Shield for Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins

When Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) left WWE in 2019, it marked the end of an era. WWE knew they had to capitalize on The Shield one last time, and they did so in a slightly underwhelming fashion.

Either way, that was the last stand for The Shield, and ever since, WWE has rightfully tried not to make any mention of the legendary faction. For Ambrose/Moxley, leaving WWE was the best decision of his career. For the other two, it meant continuing on their road as singles stars.

Both have done well since, with Roman Reigns truly establishing himself as WWE's best star after years of trying. Paul Heyman once told Big E on Talking Smack that The Shield was simply a footnote in Roman Reigns' career, urging him to take the same approach post-New Day.

There is truth in what he said. The Shield certainly helped propel Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose, but the time to have any kind of Shield association is done. If WWE does that, it will simply be another attempt at nostalgia - something that's not needed at all now.