5 most surprising heel turns that WWE can pull off before WrestleMania 37

Goldberg
Goldberg

It's hard to imagine certain WWE Superstars turning heel right now. But Roman Reigns' heel turn in 2020 was an indication that anything is possible in WWE. Here are five heel turns WWE could pull off this WrestleMania season that would take fans by surprise.

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#5. Becky Lynch - The perfect storm for WrestleMania 37

Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch's status for WrestleMania 37 is uncertain. She had a baby in December 2020, and a few months to get back into ring shape is something that has been seen before.

When Maryse gave birth in 2018, she only took a few months to return to shape. Becky Lynch not only vacated the RAW Women's Championship, but a much more important spot as well - the face of women's wrestling in WWE.

It was for something more important, and at that time, Asuka was the one who took her spot on the top of the RAW Women's division. While she did a great job in a difficult time, it's hard to deny that she hasn't had the same impact as Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch had incredible momentum from the summer of 2018 until WrestleMania 36. After that, she went under the radar and revealed to Money in the Bank winner Asuka that the briefcase was actually to determine the next RAW Women's Champion.

It's hard to imagine Becky Lynch being a heel. She reached a great level of popularity in 2019 and was one of WWE's biggest stars regardless of gender. It was believed that she was one of the biggest-drawing full-time stars on the roster, and her absence has left a big void in WWE.

She will inevitably return, and WrestleMania 37 could be where we see her getting in the ring again. There could be a big twist, with Becky Lynch turning heel for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

It's hard to see Becky Lynch as a heel now, but in WWE, you can never say never.

#4. Rey Mysterio - Has never been a heel in WWE

Rey Mysterio with Dominik Mysterio.
Rey Mysterio with Dominik Mysterio.

Over the course of the last year in WWE, the most important thing Rey Mysterio has done was to introduce his son Dominik Mysterio to the world. Dominik Mysterio made his long-anticipated debut at SummerSlam 2020 against Seth Rollins and delivered beyond expectations.

It's understandable as to why WWE has never turned Rey Mysterio heel. Not only was he a top merchandise-seller in his prime years, but he was a key to the Latin American market.

To add to that, Rey Mysterio was always one of WWE's most beloved babyfaces. But all of that can change. A year ago, it was unimaginable that someone like Rey Mysterio could turn heel. But with Dominik Mysterio present, an interesting direction could happen.

While Dominik Mysterio could turn heel, he doesn't seem ready for a big character switch. Rey Mysterio making a heel turn would rank as one of the most shocking WWE moments of the last few years, and it would do wonders to elevate his son.

#3. Drew McIntyre - Could the WWE Champion turn heel?

Drew McIntyre after retaining the WWE title at TLC 2020.
Drew McIntyre after retaining the WWE title at TLC 2020.

Drew McIntyre was a heel, and he would quietly turn face at the end of 2019/early 2020 before winning the Royal Rumble match. He was carefully pushed and protected, and the timing of his babyface turn was organic as well.

He has been the best babyface WWE Champion in years, and it's hard to imagine the last time that a World Champion was able to have such incredible matches pay-per-view after pay-per-view.

While we admittedly see less incentive in turning Drew McIntyre' heel at the peak of his WWE career, it could be a shock move to draw fans in ahead of WrestleMania 37. The only factor would be that he needs a good babyface challenger to have a reason to turn heel.

While it wouldn't be the most logical heel turn, it may be the most shocking one. Especially since Roman Reigns is already a top heel, it's hard to see Drew McIntyre as one too.

#2. Big E - The breakout WWE star of 2020?

Big E with the Intercontinental Championship.
Big E with the Intercontinental Championship.

For the first time in nearly six full years, WWE faction The New Day was separated. It was the WWE Draft in 2020 that separated them - with Big E staying on SmackDown, while Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods went to RAW.

It was clear that WWE finally wanted to pull the trigger on Big E as a singles star, and the journey began. It took him just two months to win the Intercontinental Championship - and he ended the year on SmackDown standing tall.

He is a babyface, and fans seem to love him that way. But there is going to come a time when he needs a big development in personality - and not the one that he has been relying on for the last six years.

Turning heel before WrestleMania 37 would put Big E in a major spot. It can help take him to the next level in WWE. Although a heel turn isn't something he necessarily needs right now, it could fast-track his rise to the top.

#1. Goldberg - Usually refuses to turn heel in WWE

Goldberg
Goldberg

Many WWE fans love trashing Goldberg, but they can't deny the true drawing power he has. Goldberg is one of the few characters in WWE that has a "larger than life" feeling, and it's not surprising that Vince McMahon keeps breaking out his checkbook for him to wrestle for a few minutes.

Goldberg has gotten booed several times from WWE fans, and a heel run would make a lot of sense if he keeps returning annually the way he does. When asked about a heel turn, Goldberg has always shut down the idea - stating that he wants his persona to be like a superhero to kids.

He's well past his prime, and since he occasionally returns, a heel turn for him would be massive. We've never seen a heel Goldberg in WWE, and if he turns, it could result in his best run to date.

One thing is for sure - WWE fans will be far more excited to see a heel Goldberg than a babyface one.

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