5 Replacements for Dean Ambrose in The Shield

The Shield reunited for a brief run, late last year. The run came to an abrupt end with Dean Ambrose's unfortunate real life injury. Dean Ambrose appears to be on the verge of a comeback soon, according to various reports. However, there's no guarantee that he will return as a babyface.

Ambrose may come back as a heel and turn on his Shield brethren. For all you know, he may even return on the blue brand. If so, there's a chance that another Shield reunion will not happen for a while.

In this article, I will suggest 5 men who could take Ambrose's spot and become the third member of The Shield.

Let me know what you think of the suggestions and do suggest some options that you think may be worthy of this coveted spot.

#5 Drew McIntyre

Yes, Drew McIntyre is currently aligned with Dolph Ziggler and is working as a heel right now. However, some rumours suggest that he is due for a split from Ziggler very soon indeed, because WWE sees a lot of value in him as a legitimate singles performer. McIntyre looks the part, can talk and can also put on fabulous matches as well.

Therefore, let's assume that Dolph Ziggler does turn on him down the line and turns him babyface. One can imagine Drew McIntyre as a singles performer, and later, to elevate him to main event status, as a member of The Hounds of Justice, aligned with Reigns and Rollins. This would certainly be a step up for the Scotsman, getting him one step closer to being 'the guy'!

Imagine just how deadly McIntyre will look in riot gear, making his entrance through the WWE Universe with Reigns and Rollins. It could be the beginning of great things for this talented performer.

#4 Ricochet

Ricochet could add a whole new dimension to The Shield

Ricochet is one of the most unique performers in the world. The level of athleticism that he brings into the ring cannot be matched by most in-ring performers across the world. And yet, like we've seen time and time again, there's always a chance of him getting lost in the shuffle, in the main roster. Maybe a run with The Shield is what he needs desperately!

Reigns and Rollins can hide his inadequacies on the microphone and elevate him instantly to main event status. In turn, Ricochet can make Shield matches supremely interesting, especially after a hot tag comes about, flipping and flying all asunder. It would be a symbiotic relationship that could yield massive returns in the long term.

I have a feeling that if Ricochet ends up going to 205 Live, he will not live up to his potential. On the main roster, surrounded by such massive talent, Ricochet has a chance to shine and dominate RAW!

#3 Cesaro

Yes, I know what you are thinking. Cesaro is a tag team performer and he's on SmackDown Live. How can he possibly come to RAW, effectively breaking up The Bar for good? Well, cast your mind back to last year and think about what happened with Jason Jordan!

Jordan was whisked away from American Alpha and SmackDown Live and brought to RAW to pursue a singles career. I think that the same could happen with Cesaro soon. After all, there's still a lot of value in him as a singles performer, going forward. A lot of times, The Bar does not even get screen time on SmackDown Live!

#2 Finn Balor

Balor needs this spot more than anyone else does

Remember how hot Finn Balor was when he was first called up to the main roster from NXT? Look at him now...locked in a never ending feud with Baron Corbin! In my opinion, Finn Balor could be a perfect replacement for Dean Ambrose in The Shield.

He's already got the audience on his side. Moreover, he's a fantastic worker, at par with Rollins and Reigns. I daresay, in some respects, he may even be better in the ring than Dean Ambrose is.

In fact, I'm surprised that WWE did not already form a makeshift Shield with Finn Balor in Ambrose's absence. It just seems like something they should have done to keep up the momentum from the erstwhile Shield reunion.

#1 Bobby Lashley

This move could certainly keep Lashley relevant on RAW

Yes, Lashley is certainly being booked strongly on RAW. But I think it's only a matter of time before WWE ruins him like they've ruined many others in the main roster. Lashley has many shortcomings, especially on the microphone when he has to cut promos. I think he could thrive in The Shield.

Will he be a misfit with The Hounds of Justice? Anyone would, if they had to take Dean Ambrose's place in this beloved group. Overall, in the long run, I think Lashley may be able to fit in rather seamlessly.

Eventually I think it could potentially lead to a heel turn. And feuds with Rollins and Reigns could help him stay relevant on RAW.

Whom would you pick as Ambrose's replacement in The Shield, reader?