WWE History: 5 last minute changes that helped save storylines

WWE is sports entertainment, and one way they intend to entertain their fans is through unique and compelling storylines.

Much like a soap opera, these storylines are often winding, connecting in and out, and in the case of some WWE Superstars, can span months or even years.

But some storylines have been much worse than others, and have led to some very questionable booking decisions.

Some storylines were even worse than that and had to be changed, for one reason or another, for the better.

Here are five huge last minute changes that helped save WWE storylines, and those who were involved.

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#5 Chris Jericho finally wins the big one

Though Kurt Angle was originally planned, Jericho became the first Undisputed Champion

He may be a multiple-time World Champion, but for years there was a feeling that Chris Jericho would never be the top star.

A massively talented individual who was popular with fans, Jericho joined the WWE in 1999, where established WWE names like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin were main event fixtures.

One of four men competing for the Undisputed Championship at Vengeance 2001, few expected Y2J to win the title.

In fact, it was Kurt Angle who was booked to become the first-ever Undisputed Champion, until someone backstage decided to shake things up.

Instead, Jericho defeated Austin and The Rock on the same night, establishing himself as a true top star, something the heel Y2J was happy to remind fans of.

A huge win, this was a long-time coming for the Fozzy frontman, who is considered one of the greatest of all time.

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#4 Ambrose cashes in (2016)

All three Shield members held the WWE Championship on one night

Though some fans loathed the idea, at WrestleMania 32, Roman Reigns captured the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Triple H.

The new face of the company, it was only a matter of time until the Big Dog faced off against Seth Rollins, who had never lost the title, being stripped of it due to injury in late 2015.

Unfortunately, plans got derailed, as Reigns was hit with a 30-Day suspension, and needed to be punished, if nothing else, to show the fans that no-one was above the rules.

As WWE wanted a face world champion ahead of their upcoming brand extension, the decision was made for Dean Ambrose to win Money in the Bank.

Roman entered the night as champion, before losing the title to Rollins, who lost it to Ambrose, in a truly historic night.

#3 Daniel Bryan added to WrestleMania 30 main event

Bryan captured the WWE World Championship in 2014 as part of the Miracle on Bourbon Street

Although he may be one of the most hated men in WWE today, it wasn't too long ago that Daniel Bryan was universally beloved by the fans.

His all-time peak came in early 2014, as many were sure Bryan would win the Royal Rumble match, and get his chance to reclaim the title he had been screwed out of twice.

Instead, Batista won the 30-man match, and the WWE pitched Batista Vs. Randy Orton as the Mania main event.

Infuriated, the crowd booed both men, as Bryan's popularity soared even higher.

With no other option that wouldn't be hated, the WWE gave Bryan an in, defeating Triple H in the show's opener, and capturing the title in the main event, after making the Animal tap out.

#2 Batista Vs Melina scrapped

Batista and Melina's feud was controversial but could have been so much worse

When Batista joined SmackDown as part of the 2005 draft lottery, few could've predicted what would happen next.

Already the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista would enter the tag team division, feuding with MNM.

In order to convince the Animal to take it easy on her clients, it was hinted that Melina aimed to sleep with Batista, before accusing him of assault.

Already a tasteless act, it would've gotten a whole lot worse as the story was supposed to continue, revealing that Melina was actually a man.

Fortunately, this part never saw the light of day, as Stephanie McMahon vetoed it, wanting women to be taken more seriously.

As for the Batista-MNM feud, the Animal would soon come down with an injury, and by the time he returned, the team had split up.

#1 The Streak lives on in 2005

The Phenom carried on his streak to 13-0 when he defeated Orton in 2005

It may be a thing of the past, but in WWE history, there have been few accolades more revered than the Streak.

Belonging to the legendary Undertaker, the series of 21 consecutive wins at WrestleMania was the stuff of legend, as fans wondered who would, or could break it.

In 2005, the offer was made to Randy Orton, which at the time made sense.

Orton, who had become the youngest World Heavyweight Champion the year before, was riding high as the Legend Killer, defeating stars like The Rock, Mick Foley, and Shawn Michaels.

Whilst ending the Streak would've been the ultimate feather in the Viper's cap, Orton turned down the offer, saying he did not feel worthy, and that the Streak should never be broken. It was finally broken in 2014.