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Factions have been an integral part of not only WWE but professional wrestling in general over the years. When groups of three or more superstars unite for a common cause, it indicates that something special is in store for the fans. NWO, The Shield, The Four Horsemen, The New Day etc. are some examples of factions that attained massive success.
In 2021, WWE doesn't have many factions across either of its flagship or developmental shows. However, fans' responses to The Undisputed Era and The Hurt Business strongly indicate that there is still a high demand for dynamic, star-studded groups.
So, it only makes sense if WWE puts in the effort to introduce some landscape-changing factions over the year. These factions could either be inspired by critically-acclaimed groups in the past or originate from scratch. What matters is to bring together a group of WWE Superstars who have something in common, could gel well with each other, and keep the fans glued to their screens.
That being said, let's list down five factions that WWE could form in 2021.
#5 The Samoan Dynasty (Headed by WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns)
At this point, anyone praising Roman Reigns would sound like a broken record. The 2015 Royal Rumble winner has been on a roll since turning heel at WWE SummerSlam 2020. Everything from his promos to matches and even backstage interactions is a must-see.
Roman Reigns currently surrounds himself with loyal supporters that include special counsel Paul Heyman and Jey Uso. However, in order to solidify his status as the Head of the Table, Reigns could soon make some interesting additions to his tribe.
The most logical idea for a faction led by Roman Reigns is to unite all credible Samoan superstars such as The Usos, Tamina, and Nia Jax. Moreover, the Tribal Chief could rope in Samoa Joe to render his faction untouchable. While participating in a WWE virtual meet and greet session, Reigns had this to say about forming a Samoan faction:
“Boy, you put me and my cousins, the girls, Joe as well, just based off the lineage, that’s a tough group to dismantle. I mean, we just watched RETRIBUTION and The Hurt Business. We would squash them, all of them. You put them all together, we would squash them all.”
It remains to be seen if WWE ends up forming this faction before 2021 ends.
#4 A Legacy-esque faction (Led by former WWE Champion Randy Orton)
Over the last 18 years, Randy Orton has been a part of several successful WWE teams and factions. One faction of his that stands out among the rest is Legacy comprising the Legend Killer himself, Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase Jr.
There was something about Randy Orton guiding two young guns that just seemed magical. The same magic was also observable during Orton's short-lived run with The Revival (now FTR) in 2019. Moreover, The Viper's chemistry with Angel Garza and Andrade during their one-off appearance as a team last year impressed the WWE Universe.
With the two-time Royal Rumble winner currently at the top of his game, his popularity and wisdom could be used yet again to benefit a bunch of young Superstars. But it wouldn't be a wise move to pair Orton with just about any group of Superstars. In order for such a faction to become successful, the 14-time World Champion should be paired with Superstars boasting a brash attitude.
Bo Dallas, Riddick Moss, and/or Angel Garza could be made to fit the aforementioned bill.
#3 The Colon Dynasty (Headed by former WWE US and Intercontinental Champion Carlito)
Shockwaves were sent through the world of professional wrestling when Carlito made his WWE return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021. The said appearance marked Carlito's first match for the sports entertainment giant in nearly 11 years.
After competing at WWE Royal Rumble 2021 and the following edition of WWE RAW, Carlito once again disappeared from the scene. Fortunately, he didn't discard another return. While speaking to Corey Graves, the former US and Intercontinental Champion said:
"As of now, I don't know. We'll see what the future holds. I don't know. If the conditions are right, I'd love to be back. My whole goal was to go away, take a breather and come back."
However, it may not just be Carlito who ends up returning to WWE in the near future. The "coolest" wrestler in the world could be accompanied by his brother Primo, cousin Epico, and maybe even his father, Carlos Colon Sr.
The idea of the Colon siblings working as a unit in WWE isn't entirely new. In fact, it turns out that there were similar plans not too long ago.
Moreover, with the Colons recently filing for a "Colon Dynasty" trademark, all signs point to a Puerto Rican faction emerging in WWE.
#2 Latino World Order (Headed by WWE veteran Rey Mysterio)
Ever since the tragic demise of Eddie Guerrero, WWE has been adamant about finding the next Hispanic megastar. Over the years, Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, Alberto Del Rio, and others have tried to fill Eddie's shoes.
But maybe the answer isn't to replace Eddie Guerrero but to continue his legacy in a different manner. Back in WCW, Guerrero was the leader of the Latino World Order (LWO), a faction that stemmed from Guerrero's real-life heat with Eric Bischoff.
With the WWE roster boasting a plethora of incredible Latin superstars, now is the time for LWO to reform. This time, Eddie's best friend, Rey Mysterio could serve as the leader. The faction could comprise the likes of Dominik Mysterio, Andrade, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado, Legado Del Fantasma, and even Kalisto.
While Kalisto's recent promos make it look like he will soon be feuding with the Mysterios, both parties could settle their differences for the greater good.
As for Legado Del Fantasma's Santos Escobar, he could be a key player in driving conflict within the group to keep things fresh.
In short, the reformation of LWO with the current WWE roster has loads of potential and could lead to numerous exciting storyline possibilities.
#1 The Vision (Led by former WWE Champion Seth Rollins)
On the February 12, 2020 edition of WWE SmackDown, Seth Rollins made his impactful return to the Blue brand. In his comeback promo, the 2019 Royal Rumble winner clearly stated his desire to be the "great leader" that WWE SmackDown needs.
Despite no one buying into Rollins' offer right now, there's a fair chance that certain Superstars will end up "embracing the vision" over the coming months. Apollo Crews seems like a good fit for such a faction. Ever since moving to WWE SmackDown, Crews has been adamant about overcoming his shortcomings. He has also been found interacting with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman for learning purposes.
A chance to learn from the "great leader" might be too tempting of an opportunity to pass for the former US Champion.
To fill the role of the muscle, Rollins could enlist the services of Braun Strowman. After all, the former World Champion tried to work in cohesion with the Monster Among Men during the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble match.
The group could also use a newcomer with true potential like Chelsea Green. Additionally, the recent apparent cancelation of a storyline idea for Murphy could lead to him returning to his former Messiah.
