D-Generation X is one of the many reasons why fans can’t get over Attitude Era programmingWriting a faction may not be the easiest thing to do. But then again, what is easy to write for?A faction contains multiple individuals who act as a cohesive unit and yet their greatness or entertainment comes from the fact how all the members or most of them, contribute to making something great.So writing like that for each member and making them important contributors in holding together a group, and making it entertaining, is a difficult process but the extremely rewarding when all of it comes to fruition.Here are the 5 most entertaining factions in WWE history:
#5 The New Day
Right now on the main roster, there isn’t any faction who can equal The New Day, who made a failing gimmick work by turning heel.
Their energy, their range of ridiculousness and their promos have made them one of the most entertaining aspects of Raw and one of the most entertaining factions in the WWE ever. If you want to look for proof, go ahead and watch their promo on misbehaving children and just look at Big E literally telling you what ‘ROFL’ means.
Kofi Kingston has never looked this confident on the mic and Xavier Woods can’t be ignored as a ringside manager for his team making a trombone look like an important character, at least for a while.
Feel the Powah!
#4 The Shield
In recent times, no other faction has been as unique as The Shield in which there were three distinct individuals who worked so great as a team.
You could easily distinguish each performer of the group. Reigns was the muscle, Rollins brought in his speed and agility while Dean Ambrose brought a major sense of drama, charisma and an unhinged energy to the matches and promos.
They were that cool gang in the neighborhood you did not want to mess with; anti-heroic to the core. They were badass and when required hilarious. They dominated and revolutionized 6 man tag matches and saved many utterly stupid shows and PPVs by just being there.
#3 The Corporation
This faction was led by possibly the greatest heel creation the company has ever had – the evil boss himself – Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
He led this group of old and legendary superstars in the clear pursuit of stamping his authority on each and everyone who posed as threat, especially an anti-authority figure like Stone Cold Steve Austin.
The faction consisted of – at one time or the other – the likes of Shane McMahon, The Rock, Triple H, Chyna, Kane, Pat Patterson, Shawn Michaels, Ken Shamrock and Big Show amongst others.
This wasn’t exactly how the group looked throughout the years during its time together, but in whichever form or number, this was the biggest heel group of The Attitude Era who turned those babyfaces who stood against them into megastars.
Just go back and watch Mankind win the championship on the same night WWE beat WCW in the ratings.
#2 NWO
In all their black and white glory
Okay, so WWE bought WCW and Vince McMahon usurped its history, essentially merging it with the narrative of WWE.
NWO’s influence in the world of wrestling is undeniable. What began with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan and Ted Dibiase being the financier of the group, soon transitioned into including more and more members . Their formation truly changed the face of WCW and instantly made them the coolest act around.
Hulk Hogan’s spectacular heel turn and ‘Hollywood’ gimmick, their theme song, their T- Shirts – everything represented what was cool and must see in wrestling at that time. Their rivalry with Sting made WCW the show to watch out for.
Rewind the awesomeness by listening to ‘Rockhouse’.
#1 D- Generation X
DX trying to take over WCW
This group along with the superstardom of Stone Cold was instrumental in WWE surpassing WCW during the Monday Night Wars.
They were as cool as NWO, but unlike the New World Order, they capitalized on the cool factor by being consistent with their antics and imprinting a long lasting tradition. It consisted of two of the greatest singles performers in HBK and HHH, the most dominant female performer of her time Chyna, and the uber entertaining tag team of Billy Gunn and Road Dogg.
Their antics included many entertaining segments, but the most memorable one being the time when they attempted to invade WCW. Full of controversy, chutzpah, arrogance and entertainment, they revolutionized the Attitude Era.
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