Top 5 Potential Directions for Jinder Mahal after his WWE Return

#2 Jinder Mahal joins Roman Reigns' faction on WWE SmackDown

Roman Reigns has been on the best run of his WWE career. Since his return at WWE SummerSlam, Reigns has been the best part of WWE programming. He's the King Midas of WWE, as everything he touches turns to gold.

"The Tribal Chief" elevates any wrestler who is involved with him. "The Head of the Table" is slowly expanding his control over the promotion by recruiting other competitors to handle his business.

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— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2021

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A returning Jinder Mahal could be the perfect fit in Reigns' new collection of henchmen. "The Modern Day Maharaja" could definitely improve and learn from "The Tribal Chief." Reigns' effect on people is quite apparent.

Within a week of his teased alliance with Reigns, Apollo Crews has received more character growth than ever before.

MORE OF THIS APOLLO, PLEASE!#TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/g2bL7yDuUo
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) January 23, 2021

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It's fair to argue that Mahal deserves better than this role. But a spot alongside Reigns could be the perfect starting point for Mahal's his second main event run in WWE. Mahal could thrive alongside Reigns, and the prominent position would set him up to succeed on his own a few months from now.

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Edited by Colin Tessier