5 ways WWE can make the Reigns-Authority rivalry huge

There are many ways the tried and tested angle could have an edge of novelty to itLooks like the WWE's found its latest Golden Boy, and it seems like he'll stay on his perch for a while. We're talking of course, about the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, esq.It cannot be said that this wasn't in his future when he stepped through the doors of the pro wrestling behemoth, but the expectations he has left unfulfilled have left a bitter taste in many a WWE fan's mouth.The man is as gifted a physical specimen as one could hope for, and backs it up in the ring. But, as Bane says, "we are initiated, aren't we Bruce?" and a man at the pinnacle of the industry requires many facets. Reigns has been working hard over the past year on his non-wrestling skills and in fairness, is a far cry from the avatar he entered the company with.From a monosyllabic mastodon to the man in the spotlight, Reigns has evolved. But his character still leaves much to be desired, so much so that Vince McMahon himself has deigned to muddy himself with making an impressive storyline out of it.No stranger to playing the mega-heel, Vinny Mac has been the antagonist in a number of feuds in the past, most memorably with the immortal Stone Cold Steve Austin. The most profitable era of the company was just so because it had both of them doing wonderful justice to their respective roles.The landscape looks quite bleak currently, with many big names injured. The WWE needs to build an impregnable storyline out of this tried-and-tested "little guy against the system" shtick they've got going so that the road to WrestleMania doesn't fall out from beneath them.Here are five ways the current Roman Reigns vs The Authority war could be enhanced to resemble any of the storyline's illustrious predecessors:

#5 Make it personal

Rosey is Reigns’ big brother

On the December 28th episode of RAW, Vince McMahon fell back on ol’ faithful – personal attack. It was a reliable move that helped an otherwise average episode effervesce. It is a proven tool that can raise the stakes, even lead up to a beatdown by the League of Nations.

There are a couple of things that The Authority can use – Reigns’ failure as a professional football player and the embarrassment of being related to Rosie are possible ammunition. Perhaps big brother could even show up and proceed to be made a punching bag, thereby raising the stakes.

#4 Have the League Of Nations beatdown Dean Ambrose

Tailor made heels

Reigns’ only legit tie in the situation is his old brother-in-arms, Dean Ambrose. Now, Creative has to tread carefully so that a reunion is out of the works. Ambrose has his own pot brewing with Kevin Owens and the IC.

A couple of sound gang-up beatdowns would be healthy for the angle. It would also serve the double purpose of having the League of Nations boosted to become the foot soldiers of The Authority.

#3 Hire Denzel Washington as his acting coach

Save us!

I’m dead serious. If Reigns has to emulate both Austin’s loose cannon aggression and Daniel Bryan’s affability, DW has to be the go-to man. Remember this Oscar-winner?

#2 Keep stacking the odds against Reigns

Back him into a corner

The past few shows have seen the Usos and Reigns’ “brother” Dean Ambrose have his back, but that only waters it down further. One of the two main things that kept the Austin-Vince and Daniel Bryan-Triple H storylines so compelling were the seemingly insurmountable obstacles the protagonists had to pass.

What would work in its favour is the fact that Reigns is tailor-made for that kind of angle. He’s done it before, from a purely physical perspective, and it’s the best thing that works for him. More fighting, less talking.

#1 Let Triple H win the WHC

Might we see the return of the sledgehammer?

Sorry, no big surprise. But given the circumstances, it’s probably the best they could do with what they have. With no other serious challengers around, not for the foreseeable future, this is the most sensible and somewhat bland option.

There aren’t any major heels The Authority could feed the WHC to. The Wyatt family are the only ones around, but hell will freeze over when they’re allowed to be henchmen to the suits. This sets up a decent WrestleMania clash and keeps Roman in the doghouse, where fans seem to love him the most.

Reigns can win it back then and the timeline will clash, fingers crossed, with the return of bankable rivals like Seth Rollins or, (sound of lips smacking) Randy Orton. If John Cena is able to make it back by then, it’ll be the shot-in-the-arm Reigns’ career so badly needs, with people choosing him as the lesser of two evils.