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On RAW this week, Shield member Seth Rollins suffered a serious injury, after the trio were attacked by most of the RAW locker-room.
Obviously, if Seth is to miss time, it will come as a massive blow to the group, who reunited last year but were abruptly broken apart after Dean Ambrose got injured.
The trio were a dominant force in their initial run from 2012-2014, and have continued a path of destruction apart, with all 3 holding the WWE championship on one fateful night (Money In the Bank 2016).
But if Seth does need to step away, it could be time for Reigns and Ambrose to adopt a third man to the 'Hounds of Justice'. Here are 3 superstars who could replace the 'Architect.'
#3. Finn Balor
The inaugural Universal champion is no stranger to the group, as he faced Seth Rollins in 2016 to win the coveted Red-strapped belt, and has faced Roman Reigns on multiple occasions.
Balor is no stranger to working in a team, as a key figure of the Bullet Club, as well as teaming with his 'Good Brothers' Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows in WWE.
Having the Irish superstar join the group could maintain Rollins' risk-taking style, which compliments the erratic fury of Ambrose, and raw power of Reigns perfectly.
#2. Kurt Angle
The RAW General Manager (though on hiatus for now) may seem to be an odd pick to join the trio, whose unique sense of justice made them enemies of the Authority.
But perhaps this is why Angle is the best choice, as he hasn't exactly won over Triple H or Stephanie McMahon.
With rumors rampant that the Olympian is training to return as a superstar full-time, a shock appearance by Angle could be just what the group needs to maintain their position as the top dogs on RAW.
#3. An NXT superstar
It would come full circle in a way, as the trio all were instrumental when the NXT brand changed from the game-show format of 2010, to the developmental brand we see today.
In addition, the Shield all made their debut together, shocking the WWE Universe, like so many NXT stars have done when jumping to the main roster.
Former NXT Champion Aleister Black is my pick, even if the dark force of nature is currently out, recovering from surgery.
