5 Wrestlers who can be the next Face of WWE

Roman Reigns- a name which is known to all the wrestling fans all over the world. Debuting as one-third of SHIELD, Roman Reigns progressed on to become the face of WWE. As a part of Shield, Reigns was able to capture the Tag Team titles with fellow Shield member, Seth Rollins.

Following the implosion of one of the greatest factions of all times, the leader of the Roman Empire would set off on a journey to achieve almost everything there is - defeating The Undertaker at WrestleMania, becoming a Grand Slam Champion and reuniting the Shield. He then moved on to become the Universal Champion after ending his yearlong saga with Brock Lesnar by defeating him.

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Reigns was destined to be ‘The Guy’. He was going to be the face of the company for over a decade. But, with his leukemia returning from remission, WWE is in dire need of a face that can carry the company long term, or at least till Roman returns. Here are the few superstars that can save the WWE:

#5 Seth Rollins

It may be The Kingslayer's time to rule the business

Now, after the departure of the leader of the Shield, it’s only logical to have a member of that stable to get Roman’s spot at the top. Seth is an exceptional performer and he can logically take the weight of company on his shoulders. He is the only wrestler to defeat both Roman Reigns and John Cena on the same night.

He is the only wrestler to cash-in his MITB contract at WrestleMania. He is the only man to hold the US and WWE title together. Recently, he became the first wrestler to become to hold the Intercontinental and Raw Tag Team Championships together. These records define that the company is very high on him.

With the events that transpired this week, this is more like a spoiler than a prediction. The booking from here can be quite predictable. With Ambrose turning on his brother this week, we can certainly see Seth being stripped off his Tag team title; while Brock Lesnar can go on to win the vacant Universal title, much to the dismay of fans.

A showdown between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins in a Champion v/s Champion winner takes all match in WrestleMania 35’s main event is surely going to be a nice storyline heading into Mania. We can have Dean added to the match to make it a triple threat match. winning the Universal title at Mania will surely make Seth the most over wrestler in the industry. He'll also become the first Universal Champion who will be holding the IC title simultaneously.

#4 Braun Strowman

Will the Monster Baby face make his place?

This is the most logical option. This week, when the Universal Championship match was changed to a one-on-one match, Strowman interrupted in Paul Heyman’s promo and behaved as a face. He has lately been behaving as one in Live Events and his issues with Drew McIntyre, a pure heel, seem to solidify him as a face.

Prior to turning heel prior to Hell in a Cell 2018, Strowman was one of the most over baby faces of the company, taking part in several shows and events of other countries to promote the WWE. He had been the top baby face of the company which fans had liked, so bringing him back as a face will certainly do wonders for the television ratings.

Him winning against Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel (now, where is that event going to take place?) and entering into his first Universal championship reign will surely delight the fans. He can prove to be a dominant champion and can make the red belt prestigious.

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In real life too, Strowman is a person similar to Roman Reigns and John Cena. He can certainly carry WWE on his back for some years, before the next face is chosen or till Roman Reigns makes his return.

#3 Drew McIntyre

This one is another logical option. ‘The Chosen One’ was Vince’s handpicked candidate to achieve glory, before he was released from the company. After his release from WWE, Drew went on to become an indie star and soon joined NXT. His main roster has been quite successful to say in the least, winning the Raw Tag Team Titles so early after his re-debut on the main roster.

As far as the booking goes, Brock Lesnar should be the one winning the Universal title at Crown Jewel once again, pissing off the fans. McIntyre could go on to defeat Braun Strowman as a face, before entering and winning the Royal Rumble. A match between ‘The Beast Incarnate’ and ‘The Scottish Psychopath’ at The Grandest Stage of them All, followed by a title win for McIntyre will put him at the top of the food chain, much to the pleasure of fans.

McIntyre has it all- the look, the experience, the agility, the fan support and most importantly, Vince’s support. His feud as a babyface in NXT against Bobby Roode (Oh, Roode. What has happened to you?) was awesome to say in the least. He can surely fill the void created by Reings' departure on the red brand.

#4 Finn Balor

Elias turned face this week on RAW. It was unexpected, yet was embraced by the fans. But, the question is: Why did Elias turn face? He is a big star, but not big enough to step in the shoes of Roman Reigns. One possible reasons is to make Elias the mid carder face which role has been fulfilled by Balor as of late. With Elias filling his place, Balor can certainly move up to the Main Event scene, where he belongs.

It doesn’t matter who wins the Universal Title at Crown Jewel, because both Strowman and Brock Lesnar can work as excellent heels. We can have Finn enter the Rumble and being eliminated early, only to re-enter at number 30 as ‘The Demon King’. He can then go on to win the Rumble match, fixing his match with the Universal Champion in the main event of the ‘Show of Shows’. Both Braun/Balor and Brock/Balor have that underdog v/s monster feel.

Balor’s Demon King Entrance will be enough to get the crowd going for the match. The Demon has been undefeated on the main roster and it’ll be a joyous moment to see Balor reclaiming his title. It’s time that Vince McMahon realizes that the first ever Universal champion just requires proper booking and opportunity to be over with the crowd.

#5 Mission Impossible – AJ Styles or Daniel Bryan

The leader of YES movement and The Phenomenal ONe

Many people might think that why have I said this to be 'Mission Impossible'. It is because the face of the company should be on RAW, the company's flagship show, rather than the Blue Brand, regarded by many as the B show.

Although making them switch brands and all maybe a bit complicated storyline wise, but both AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan have immense potential to be the next face of the company. If WWE is able to do so, then it will be quite easy for them to build the next face of the company.

AJ Styles is known to be a very kind and friendly person in real life, a factor which can be used by the company to have Styles in the ‘Make-a-wish’ foundation and charity shows. He is talented and his character and move set is loved by all. He has carried TNA in his early days for a long time, being known as the ‘John Cena of TNA’.

With Styles announcing that he’s going to wrestle only a few years more, the company can use him to his full potential, giving themselves time to build up another face or to have Roman return. He has the attitude and experience required to carry the company on his back.

Bryan, well, if he is made the ‘next guy’ or the ‘next face’ of the company, life will come to a full circle. After the YES movement and the never-seen-before fan support for Daniel Bryan, the WWE made him their World Champion in the main event of WrestleMania 30 and were even taking into consideration the fact that the flying GOAT can actually become the next face of company.

However, him relinquishing the WWE World Heavyweight and the Intercontinental titles after WrestleMania 30 and WrestleMania 31 respectively, followed by his retirement, caused the company to abandon the Daniel Bryan project and start building up Roman Reigns. Now, with Reigns seemingly retired or at least not returning for many months, Daniel should be given the opportunity that his destiny had taken away from him.

Like most of his matches, Roman Reigns will kick out at 2, rise up and spear Leukemia once again to get the win. I would like it if the Big Dog returns soon and fights the new face for his spot in the company. I myself love Roman Reigns, the character and Joe Anoa’i, the man a lot.

I wish him the best of luck in his fight against Blood Cancer and wish he returns to the squared circle sooner rather than later. My prayers and thoughts with Roman Reigns. The Roman Empire will rise again.

Edited by Sundaresh Kumar