9 Biggest Things WWE Could Be Seriously Discussing After Roman Reigns' Exit

Roman Reigns' apparent time-off from the WWE has coerced the company to make some substantial changes in their presentation of the product on a weekly basis.

Last week's Monday Night Raw episode saw the Big Dog addressing his fight with Leukemia which could sideline him from the WWE for some time, and has led to some pivotal alterations in the storylines.

Some heels have turned babyfaces and some babyfaces have turned heels in such a short span, bringing some rejuvenation to Monday Night Raw.

If there's anything positive to take from Roman's heartbreaking time-off, it could be WWE's focus on creating something fresher and providing more opportunities to superstars that have been scratching and clawing their way to the top for so long.

Considering that WWE has also cracked a ground-breaking deal with Fox Sports for SmackDown Live to commence from 2019, the company could be in line to make their show more unpredictable and fresh.

Here are the 9 things WWE could be seriously discussing after Roman Reigns' exit.

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#1 Ending the Brand Extension for good

After starting pretty well with the brand extension, WWE's repetitive booking has been vehemently criticized by the hardcore fans watching the product on a weekly basis.

The overall programming of the WWE has been severely affected, with no substantial quality in the storylines that are being progressed on both the brands.

While Triple H has thrived by using his creativity to the fullest for NXT, Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live have relied on the same superstars to provide some substance in their respective feuds.

Considering that Roman Reigns' absence will hinder the company's plans for a while, ending the brand extension and aligning both the brands could bring some serious television to our T.V. sets on a weekly basis.

Since dual-brand PPV's have only reduced the magnitude of stories that can be told on separate events, ending the brand extension could make things pretty special again.

#2 More significant emphasis on Ronda Rousey's journey to the main event of WrestleMania 35

With WWE having some significant plans for catapulting the women's division with Evolution, Roman Reigns' absence could make things more serious for women's wrestling.

Monday Night Raw has been garnering some spotlight due to Ronda Rousey's star-studded presence and might coerce WWE to push her for the headlining act for WrestleMania 35.

Since there are plans about having the Rowdy One clash against Charlotte or Becky Lynch at the Grandest Stage of Them All, this could be an ideal time for the company to ignite their creative juices and book something spectacular.

Something compelling and engaging in the women's division could get the fans hooked, and with Becky Lynch's anti-heroic attitude emerging to be a crowd favourite, the women's division could propel to unimaginable heights if some creativity is displayed.

More significant emphasis on Ronda Rousey's journey to the main event of WrestleMania 35 would garner more mainstream attention and assist the company in making some history with the women's division.

#3 The NXT Invasion

There's no denying that Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are the most promoted superstars on Monday Night Raw and their absence, in any form will hinder the company's current plan.

With viewership and ratings continuing to drop, losing your top guys could bring a very tough situation for the WWE and might force them to make some quick alterations.

A significant plan that was rumoured to be discussed multiple times is the NXT Invasion, and while the rumours might not be true, but judging by how things are transpiring on both brands, a 'takeover' storyline seems necessary.

As near as we are to Survivor Series, an invasion storyline could play pretty well and bring some freshness to these weekly editions of Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live.

Triple H's involvement in the feud could be influential in ascending the credibility of the storyline and might help both the brands in aligning together to fight the developmental brand.

#4 Bonafide established stars returning to full-time roles

There are many major concerns that have been troubling WWE for a while, with their ability to not producing a genuine established main-event superstar being a substantial one.

Vince McMahon's constant willingness to push Roman Reigns has left Monday Night Raw with no legitimate superstar, and while Braun Strowman is insanely popular, he doesn't seem to be the idealistic company guy for the WWE.

In that case, the creative team might have to rely upon part-time superstars to recreate their magic on television and bring their star-power to Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live.

Shawn Michaels' alleged in-ring role could be extended after Crown Jewel, with a potential encounter with A.J. Styles being seriously discussed for WrestleMania 35.

Moreover, Kurt Angle's in-ring role could also see some extensions, with many significant publications suggesting that the Olympic Gold Medalist could be back for a full-time in-ring return.

Appearances of these bonafide main-event superstars could prove beneficial for the WWE and could coerce them in pushing more younger superstars like Chris Jericho.

#5 Reuniting a very popular faction to run WWE

It's a damn shame that Bray Wyatt has never reached his full potential within the squared circle and continues to be an afterthought in the WWE.

While Braun Strowman broke out and became one of the biggest things on Monday Night Raw, the Eater of Worlds has been poorly booked in 2018 and is currently off the TV.

However, there are some serious plans being discussed at the moment. Roman Reigns' apparent exit has led the company to think about reforming the Wyatt Family on Monday Night Raw.

Considering that Braun Strowman has been a pivotal member of the flagship show, he could bring some much-needed attention to this faction and might also help in making Bray Wyatt a legitimate threat again.

The company definitely needs a terrific faction at this moment that can bring something fresh to television and compliment the main-event scene of the entire show.

#6 An Anti-Hero stepping up to rule the company

Judging by how strongly WWE has presented Dean Ambrose and Drew Mcintyre on Monday Night Raw, we could be heading into some exciting times on the flagship show.

While the Scottish Terminator is already an established heel, the Lunatic Fringe's brutal assault on Seth Rollins has garnered tremendous attention and could make for some entertaining television in the coming weeks.

Both the above-mentioned heels could be in line to become something special on Monday Night Raw, and while Vince McMahon is personally involved in Mcintyre's ascension on the red brand, Ambrose could be grabbing the brass ring like no other, this time around.

The ruthless aggression that a company expects from a superstar in such position can be fulfilled this time around by the Lunatic Fringe and the Scottish Sensation.

With the fans expecting something rejuvenating, this could be a ground-breaking time for WWE to shift their focus on more anti-heroic superstars that can make shows more entertaining and fun.

There's no stopping these two at this moment, and if everything goes as planned, we could genuinely see them ruling the company for a long, long time.

#7 Someone from A.J. Styles or Daniel Bryan turning heel to elevate the WWE Championship program

Daniel Bryan and A.J. Styles have cemented their position as two of the most talented individuals on the planet, with their professional wrestling style receiving critical acclaims from all around the world.

Both the talented stars are now involved in a feud with one another for the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, and while things have been pretty average until now, something special could be coming up.

Last week's segment on the blue brand between the two has garnered some tremendous attention, with some animosity igniting between the popular babyfaces.

Judging by how the Phenomenal One's feud with Shinsuke Nakamura progressed, there's bound to be a time when the company turns someone heel in the feud to bring some legitimate viewership.

While Daniel Bryan is a natural babyface, it could be an ideal opportunity for the WWE Champion to turn heel in order to ascend the underdog character of the Beard.

#8 An Iron-Man winning the Royal Rumble Match

Considering the fact that the Royal Rumble has become so dreadful since 2014, the company could be looking to bring some major changes in the event's gimmick match.

With Finn Balor proving his worth last year in the Royal Rumble, it would be an ideal time for the WWE to push an iron-man to steal the show and win the Royal Rumble match.

The fans always welcome the idea of seeing something unpredictable happens in front of their very eyes, and with WWE's narrative showing signs of repetition, Balor's emergence to the frame could be something sensational.

There's no denying that his character work is incredible and if the First-Ever Universal Champion enters the arena as the Demon King, he could certainly bring the entire house down by winning the entire thing.

Something of this stature has not happened on WWE television in a long, long time, and if an iron-man of his calibre wins the bout, then we could certainly see him ascending to the top of the WWE.

#9 Signing Kenny Omega to fill Roman Reigns' spot on Raw

A significant plan that the company could be discussing at the moment is bringing in some talented independent superstars in Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks, and Cody Rhodes.

Many reports have speculated that the Elite could be WWE bound, and while there's no confirmation at this point, Vince McMahon could be looking to gravitate as much mainstream attention as possible.

Since the Cleaner has been killing it on the independent circuit, his arrival in the WWE could possibly be one of the biggest signings in recent memory, and could possibly ignite the idea of the Bullet Club.

The only thing stopping the company from fully acknowledging the idea of Bullet Club is the Elite, and if they do arrive in the WWE, then we could be looking towards something ground-breaking in 2019.

If there's a momentous time for Vince McMahon to change the landscape of the business by signing these talented professionals, it is right now.