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Over the storied history of the WWE, we've seen several Superstars go ahead and etch their names in the hearts of fans worldwide. While the company has always had technically gifted athletes with premier in-ring capabilities, it's the character work of some of these individuals that has allowed them to transcend above the rest as larger-than-life personas.
A WWE Superstar's ability to interact with the fans and evoke responses out of them goes a long way in establishing their legacy in the modern era. Thus, how they carry and portray themselves both in and outside the ring is of utmost importance.
Just look at Becky Lynch for example. She was always a talented Superstar but The Man gimmick skyrocketed her popularity within the WWE Universe.
While many Superstars have managed to find the perfect balance when it comes to character work and wrestling ability, there are several current WWE talents who seriously need a change of scenery to get a move on.
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On that note, let us look at five WWE Superstars who desperately need to be repackaged.
#5 Bobby Lashley
When Bobby Lashley made his WWE return on the RAW after WrestleMania 34, big things were expected of him, including an eventual feud with then-Universal Champion Brock Lesnar.
Two years have passed since and not only have we not seen this feud between the two former MMA stars, Lashley hasn't been a part of many compelling storylines all this while either.
As of now, he is still being portrayed as the kayfabe husband of Lana. And while we thought the relationship was set to be in dire straits, WWE has seemingly backtracked on the decision to split the couple.
It doesn't matter whether he remains a heel or turns into a babyface, but The All Mighty needs to behave like the force of nature he looks like. Instead of gloating about his strength by flipping tyres backstage and squashing weaker Superstars, he needs to get inside the ring with more reputed names.
Lashley is very much capable of putting up incredible matches as he has shown during his first run in the company and in some instances following his return as well. And that's exactly what he needs to be doing again.
Getting him title feuds with established Superstars will not only help the reputation of all parties involved, but it will also get more eyeballs on WWE's product.
#4 Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss didn't do wonders during her time in NXT. However, Little Miss Bliss has gone on to prove her doubters wrong on the main roster, becoming the second Women's Triple Crown Champion. She only needs to win the NXT Women's Championship to become a Grand Slam Champion.
What must be noted though, is that Bliss has left her mark on the WWE's women's division as a shrewd heel ready to manipulate one and all to reach her end goals. So while it's indeed warming to see her portray the role of Nikki Cross' best friend with much conviction, her current gimmick just doesn't have the same appeal.
The two have certainly had good matches as a team and have represented the women's tag titles well. But that's all there is to it. Fans aren't necessarily looking forward to seeing Miss Five Feet of Fury every week but that used to be the case earlier.
Bliss' older gimmick as the dastardly heel would keep fans intrigued about what antics she would pull off during any given week, eventually bringing in more viewers.
Perhaps with the mystery hacker in place, we could see Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross potentially feuding with each other due to some hidden truth that could be revealed.
#3 Big E
Ever since he joined forces with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston to form The New Day in 2014, Big E has been a big presence on the roster of whichever brand he's on. The New Day as a team have enjoyed storied success, winning eight tag titles and having probably the most consistent gimmick in the last five years.
However, in the world of sports entertainment, stars have to keep reinventing themselves to stay at the top of their games. The likes of Chris Jericho, Triple H, and The Undertaker are prime examples of that.
Big E might still be over as a Superstar but there's a lot more potential to be explored. He has never been the breakout singles star that he was back in NXT and although WWE has teased a potential heel turn for the former NXT Champion, they've never gone through with it.
It's time that changed as this could certainly be the fresh angle that could help Big E establish himself as one of the biggest singles draw in the company. He could also end up elevating his other New Day members in the process!
#2 Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks had the desired impact when she returned on the RAW after SummerSlam last year and turned heel by attacking an emotional Natalya. Her subsequent feud with Becky Lynch was outstanding, to say the least.
However, The Legit Boss moved to SmackDown as part of the WWE Draft in October and reunited with her best friend Bayley. This very reunion has relegated Banks to the position of Bayley's sidekick.
Banks has only been involved as a lackey for the majority of her current SmackDown run when in reality she should've been the one challenging for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Banks has certainly lost some of her allure but she can earn that back by branching out separately as one of the trailblazers of the women's division that she always has been.
Tensions have been rising between The Role Model and The Legit Boss so it's about time WWE puts these two horsewomen in a feud with each other.
#1 Seth Rollins
To be fair to him, Seth Rollins has done a tremendous job in his Monday Night Messiah gimmick. Even his promo during the WWE Championship match contract signing on RAW earlier this week managed to strike a chord.
Having said that, talks of leading others in times where WWE is having its shows behind closed doors without an audience simply does not resonate well. A leader can never really have a lasting impact without his disciples, and in his case, Rollins is seriously lacking in that department.
Yes, Murphy did reunite with the Monday Night Messiah this week but that seems more like a setup for the future wherein we could see Rollins in a feud with his disciple once his storyline with Drew McIntyre comes to a close.
Rollins as the outspoken and confident Superstar is what the WWE Universe needs more of right now, as compared to a gimmick that involves him handing out sermons and talking about leading the WWE Universe.
