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They say that everything in life is complex...it's not just shades of black and white. However, in the WWE Universe, everyone's either a virtuous person, therefore dubbed a babyface or a bad guy, referred to as a 'heel'. This makes for compelling storytelling and gives the audience someone to root for. Or root against, as the case may be.
And then there is also the matter of heel turns. Sometimes, good guys give in to the temptation of money or power in storyline and tap into their dark sides. Sometimes, they just turn on a friend out of jealousy.
In my opinion, the following babyfaces will become heels very soon indeed. They have a lot more to gain by not being sugar, spice and everything nice in the following weeks.
Let me know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
#5 Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode was a top guy when he was in TNA. He had a brief run in NXT where he was not just the top heel, but also the top guy proudly holding the NXT Championship. He had an okay run in SmackDown Live, but seemed a lot more diminished as a babyface character.
Now, he is the least 'glorious' he has ever been as a babyface on RAW, taking pins against The Ascension. One can only assume that it is a setup for him tapping into his dark side and turning on his teammate, Chad Gable. The smiling and cheerful Bobby Roode character is not a natural fit for the man and everybody knows it.
Expect him to turn on Chad Gable down the road and become the heel we all know and hate. The sky could be the limit for Roode as a heel.
#4 AJ Styles
I know what you're all thinking right now. Why should WWE turn AJ Styles, who's the most popular babyface on SmackDown Live, heel? I am only saying this because he is scheduled to face Daniel Bryan at Crown Jewel for the WWE Championship. And WWE is hardly ever known to book a babyface vs. babyface program for a title.
Why would they want to turn Styles and not Bryan then?, you quite rightfully ask. I think that the only reason for the same is that AJ Styles has been the reigning and defending champion for quite some time now. There are those in the WWE Universe who may have become tired of his reign already.
Having him turn heel allows him to feud with not only Bryan, but also other babyfaces like Jeff Hardy leading into WrestleMania. With Rey Mysterio coming into the brand, it also allows for a potential dream match.
#3 Natalya
Natalya used to be a former SmackDown Women's Champion. And now, she's been portrayed as little more than Ronda Rousey's best friend on RAW. She even almost accepted Rousey's open challenge for the RAW Women's Championship. Her plans were interrupted and shot to pieces by the Riott Squad.
I genuinely think that Ronda Rousey could have the best program of her life with Natalya. If Natalya goes heel, the heat will be very real indeed.
#2 Dean Ambrose
Dean Ambrose has been contemplating a heel turn for a while now. He recently relinquished Universal Championship and Intercontinental Championship opportunities because the titles are held by his brothers. And his heel turn has been the subject of discussion of this website for many weeks on end.
Unlike Seth Rollins, he never had the opportunity to perform as a heel. And I strongly believe that his 'lunatic' character genuinely deserves a proper heel run. Imagine the feuds he could have as a heel.
Expect Dean Ambrose to go heel sooner rather than later. If he does go heel, he will be the top heel of the company!
#1 The Bellas
The Bellas are both natural heels. And we saw the tease of dissension between Nikki Bella and Ronda Rousey at Super Show-Down where both women wanted to start off their match. Expect this rivalry to only grow in magnitude as Evolution draws closer. The two women are expected to compete in the main event of the pay-per-view.
Brie Bella has a lot of heat on her as a result of the 'Yes' kicks on Liv Morgan. One of the kicks genuinely concussed Morgan, as we all are aware. It may make more sense for her to transition into heel territory in coming weeks.
This is my personal assessment of WWE in the coming weeks. I think these heel turns could significantly alter existing storylines.
What do you guys think?
