We all know and love the ‘Big Four pay-per-views’ concept in WWE. WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and the Royal Rumble are big occasions in the WWE calendar due to their sheer stature and historical significance.
Nothing can touch these spectacles and for years on end, they've been the showcase events for Vince McMahon's company.
However, what would happen if we introduced a fifth party into the fold? Everyone always tends to refer to the other PPVs of the year as "B shows", but why can't we throw one of those events a bone and promote them to being an "A show"?
We're certainly in an era of sports entertainment where things are always evolving, so there's no better time in which to make this happen.
A lot of old school fans probably wouldn't be in favour of this idea, but for the new generation, in particular, it could be quite exciting. The recipient of the fifth spot could include an NXT Takeover show, a package deal and a chance to meet numerous superstars much like the other four do.
After all, it's not like the hardcore fans will turn down the chance to travel to another big city in North America.
With that in mind, let's take a look at five pay-per-views most worthy of joining the Big Four.
#1 Money In The Bank
In terms of shows that feel about as important as the big four, Money In The Bank is right up there. Over the years, there have been a string of important matches to have taken place on the pay-per-view, with the actual MITB ladder matches themselves making up just a few of them.
If you need an example, just look towards John Cena vs CM Punk for the WWE Championship back in 2011.
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As the mid-point between WrestleMania and SummerSlam, MITB fills an important void for WWE fans that experience the post-Mania blues. If you continue to build Money In The Bank as an event that's on par with something like Survivor Series, then the end reward will be an incredibly satisfying one. Make it happen, WWE.
From a summer tradition to one that took place in various different months.
#2 King of the Ring
King of the Ring is a long-standing tradition that goes back well over two decades. The competition had a single elimination format with the winner being crowned the King, because isn't wrestling just fantastic?
It was a bizarre concept but it's worked incredibly well over the years, providing a stepping stone towards the World Title similar to that of the Intercontinental Championship.
It's gone on hiatus several times over the years and deserves to be properly re-introduced. Back in the day, the pay-per-view itself played host to some of the biggest matches in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Once again, if you need an example, just look at The Undertaker vs Mankind inside Hell in a Cell. That match alone is enough to warrant KOTR's return.
Over to a recently revived show that has quite a bit of history behind it.
#3 Clash of Champions
Clash of Champions, formerly known as Night of Champions, is an event that is supposed to see all of the title holders in WWE put their belts on the line. Unfortunately, now that it's become a single-brand pay-per-view, that simply cannot be the case, with Raw taking precedence over SmackDown Live when it comes to the event.
So by sheer logic alone, Clash of Champions should be promoted to being one of the top five in order to allow for all of the titles to be on the line in one night. Sure it'd be a long show, but with the pre-show, you could easily have a five or six-hour event worthy of the namesake.
It'd be risky, but it'd be worthwhile to see all of the championships being defended.
We switch tracks to another former WCW event.
#4 Starrcade
That's right - WCW's equivalent of WrestleMania. Starrcade was the biggest show of the year for World Championship Wrestling, and it's quite surprising that Vince hasn't even considered putting on his own version of the show since purchasing the company.
Starrcade has played host to some of the most important matches over the years, and it deserves to see the light of the day once again.
Not only that, but it's the only option on this list that would be entirely fresh. We haven't seen a Starrcade event since 2000, and it'd be a fantastic throwback for fans who remember staying up to watch the show in their youth.
You could have some former WCW stars appear or alternatively use it as a platform to thrust some new talent into the spotlight.
We conclude with a structure that nobody can deny loving.
#5 Elimination Chamber
The Elimination Chamber is potentially the most brutal concept in the history of WWE, which may be why everyone loves it so much. The event is returning to it's former February spot this year, once again sticking it smack bang in the middle of the road to WrestleMania. If that doesn't make it feel important, then literally nothing will.
But that's not enough. Considering it's sandwiched between the Rumble and Mania some people would suggest that three 'big five' pay-per-views in a row is too much, but that's what would make it feel so special.
Besides, if its such an issue, then it can be re-located so that it takes place between SummerSlam and Survivor Series because those three months can tend to drag on ever so slightly.
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