5 Possible faction alliances that needs to happen in 2020

The year 2020 has certainly kick-started with plenty of shocking moments in WWE, however, one of the biggest shocks of the year (despite it still being January) has been the birth of 'The Monday Night Messiah'.

Yes, former WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins has definitely taken the red brand of Monday Night RAW by storm when he formed a deadly alliance with AOP. As seen on last week's edition of the show, Rollins also found a new follower in the form of Buddy Murphy.

Having suffered three losses within the space of a short period to Aleister Black, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion was certainly in need of something fresh and something new. That is when he decided to help Rollins and co. take out The Big Show in the Fist Fight that occured on RAW last week.

Not only that, Rollins and Murphy even pulled off a bigger shock when they defeated The Viking Raiders and captured the RAW Tag Team Championships on this week's edition of RAW. With the WWE Universe still being somewhat dumbstruck with the alliance that has been developed between Rollins and his disciples, question remains will we get to witness a few more possible faction alliances in 2020?

That being said, here are 5 potential faction alliances that I feel should take place in 2020.

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#5 Cedric Alexander

Cedric Alexander

It's been quite some time since we've seen Cedric Alexander compete on Monday Night RAW. As a matter of fact, the former 205 Live sensation hasn't featured in a single episode of RAW in the new year. With Seth Rollins already having decided to help out a former Cruiserweight Champion, maybe it is time for 'The Messiah' to save another one.

Alexander is currently in need of a proper storyline to make his return to RAW and the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion has also not been included in this year's Royal Rumble (unless he makes a surprise return, which I doubt).

If WWE are to make Alexander relevant again, then having him become the fifth member of Rollins' group would certainly make a lot of sense and would also add a lot more to the former's personality, as well.

Cedric Alexander has always been a top in-ring performer and with the likes of Rollins, Murphy, and AOP by his side, there is no doubt that the former Cruiserweight Champion would once again shine in WWE and more importantly get some valuable TV time, as well.

#4 Drew Gulak joins Cesaro, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura

Will Drew Gulak get back to his very best? (Image Courtesy: WrestleView)

When you speak of an alliance which consists of three amazing technical wrestlers, the trio of Cesaro, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura would definitely pop-up in your mind and similarly enough, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak also holds a similar style to the three men.

Since being drafted to SmackDown Live from the 205 Live division, Gulak has rapidly fallen down the pecking order on the blue brand and is nowhere near his best to what he showcased during his outstanding run as the WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

Therefore, having Gulak join forces with Zayn, Cesaro, and Nakamura would definitely help him get some exposure on the blue brand and rebuild his momentum as a singles star once again. And, who knows? Maybe we could possibly witness Gulak vs Nakamura for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at some point down the line. However, as of now, an alliance between the aforementioned parties seems like a must.

#3 Finn Balor joins The OC

Finn Balor and AJ Styles share a moment (Image Courtesy: Pro Wrestling Sheet)

This one seems like a no-brainer!

Ever since making his return to NXT TV, Finn Balor has definitely been at his absolute best as a heel and has been involved in matches against some of WWE's very best in the form of Matt Riddle, Keith Lee, and Tommaso Ciampa.

However, with Balor now being a heel and with WWE having already teased the possibility of a potentiar Balor-OC alliance in the past and that too on numerous occasions, this seems like the perfect occasion for 'The Prince' to finally embrace his older roots and join the trio of AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows.

In late 2019, WWE did tease the possibility of the former Universal Champion joining forces wtih The OC when AJ Styles and his crew offered to help Balor in his match against 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt. During The OC's NXT invasion, both Styles and Balor also shared a small moment when the executed a non-planned attack on the NXT roster.

Finn Balor joining forces with The OC would definitely be a historic (and of course, shocking to say the least) and it would also provide the perfect platform for the former Universal Champion to make his way back into the main roster.

#2 Kassius Ohno joins Imperium

Kassius Ohno in action against Matt Riddle

Kassius Ohno's run in NXT has been pretty strange so far. Having made his return to WWE in 2016, Ohno wasn't able to do much for the NXT brand and was constantly on the losing side in his matches.

Having portrayed the role of a 'Gatekeeper' in NXT, Ohno eventually cemented his heel turn in December of 2018 and following a loss to Matt Riddle, the former would depart from the black-and-gold brand and join the NXT UK brand instead.

During his run under NXT UK, Ohno won a few notable matches, but also suffered some vital losses as well, and considering his stock in the business, Kassius Ohno has somewhat been overshadowed in the NXT UK brand.

With the likes of Moustache Mountain, Gallus, and Imperium making a name for themselves in NXT UK, Ohno definitely isn't someone who should be left behind.

Therefore, having him join Imperium will not only give the faction a fifth member but would also help in Ohno getting a much needed spice that his character has been missing. This alliance could also lead to a mouthwatering NXT UK Championship clash between WALTER and Ohno in the near future, as well.

#1 Austin Theory joins The Undisputed Era

Austin Theory vs Roderick Strong from the former's NXT debut

There is no doubt about the fact that Austin Theory is a big star, and him signing with WWE in 2019 means that the former Evolve Champion would definitely be someone to watch out for in 2020.

Throughout his career in the Independent Wrestling Circuit, Theory has been a champion and has held championship belts for promotions as Evolve, The Crash Lucha Libre, and Full Impact Pro, as well.

Speaking of champions, The Undisputed Era are somewhat also known to winning championship gold in NXT, as the four men have held all four male titles in the brand and are currently still in possesion of the NXT Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Having already shared the ring with the likes of Keith Lee, Joey Janela, and Zack Sabre Jr., Theory has already gained a lot of experience at the age of 22 and as seen in his NXT debut, Theory accepted an Open Challenge for the NXT North American Championship from now-former champion Roderick Strong but was eventually defeated by the latter.

The similarities between Theory and The Undisputed Era is pretty transparent and having the former join Adam Cole's group would definitely be one of the biggest yet pleasant shocks of 2020.