5 things WWE could do to signal the end of the PG Era

The PG Era.

Although fans look back at the time period fondly and see it as one of the best times to be a WWE fan, it also was a point in the company's programming that didn't cater to older viewers. In fact, it was arguably one of the only eras in WWE's history that didn't really acknowledge the adult audience at all and mostly focused on the kids.

With that being said and the PG Era now officially in the books, one has to wonder what exactly the company has planned. Will fans see more of what they saw last week on Raw with Strowman and Lashley, or will WWE break it up and do something different the next time Raw airs?

Whether they ultimately do or not remains to be seen and it will be interesting to watch as it unfolds over time, but here are five things the company must do now that The PG Era is over. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us what you think WWE needs to do now!

#5 Bring back Dr. of Thuganomics John Cena

WWE needs to bring back Dr of Thuganomics John Cena.

WWE created a lot of buzz around John Cena when he reprised his role as the Dr. of Thuganomics at WrestleMania 35, so why not bring him back for an encore performance? Cena coming back as the Dr. Of Thuganomics would also allow him to focus on his rap gimmick more and thus not have to compete on a nightly basis anymore.

One of the best parts of the Ruthless Aggression Era was watching Cena spit fire on SmackDown and leaving his opponents seething. Why not do that for a few special editions of SmackDown Live and have one of the younger stars try to make a name off of the heel version of John Cena.

#4 Blur the lines

Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey's feud is exactly the kind of storytelling WWE needs!

Did WWE forget how to blur the lines?

It honestly feels like that way, especially since the company gave up on that kind of storytelling after WrestleMania 35, but the end of the PG Era could end up changing that. In fact, between the spectacular moment that took place at the start of Raw, to later in the night when Maria Kanellis announced her pregnancy, WWE had a reality-bending edge to it last week.

Now all WWE needs to do is further blur that line between reality and fiction until the fans are so sucked in, that they don't know the difference. WWE also need to experiment with playing with fans emotions more, which will only serve to sharpen the impact of each storyline and really get fans into the experience.

WWE needs more moments like the sort they created between Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Ronda Rousey leading into WrestleMania 35. That undeniable clash between reality and fiction made you question if they really wanted to kill each other. That's the kind of storytelling WWE needs to do now that the PG Era is over.

#3 Avoid going too far

WWE needs to take a very cautious approach to The Firefly Funhouse.

Let's be honest here.

WWE has been doing a great job with programming for a while now and deserves a lot of praise. They also deserve credit for the jam-packed episode of Raw that took fans by storm last week, which have left fans wondering what will happen next. With that in mind and WWE's weekly programming getting edgier by week, one has to wonder what will happen next.

Unfortunately for fans dying to see how far WWE can go, there is such a thing as good taste and they need to realize where to draw the line. In fact, with today's political culture the way it is, WWE will need to be very careful with how they toe the line and what kind of content they air.

Of course, that doesn't mean WWE can't plunge into more sensitive subjects, or even put a few controversial spins on them, but they must do so with tact and self-awareness. Above all else, They need to keep their eyes on the social norms and really take some time to think about what they air next.

#2 Use cliffhangers

WWE needs more cliffhangers like the Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman incident.

There's nothing like a good cliff hanger!

Maybe it's a surprise swerve that fans didn't seem coming, or maybe it's an out of nowhere injury angle, but the company needs to start implementing storylines that feature some kind of cliff hanger to keep fans glued to their screens. Beyond that, they need to do it in a way that is organic and won't look forced at all.

For example, what if Roman Reigns finally turned heel on Seth Rollins one night? Not only would the entire WWE Universe be completely stunned by the move, but they would also probably be very anxious to see what happens next. So interested, that they will tune in next week to actually see how it plays out!

How WWE implements this measure is up to them, but one has to admit that leaving fans on cliffhangers would be a great way to get them watching. It's also something that can be built upon and can maybe lead to a huge payoff down the line.

#1 Turn Roman Reigns heel

It's time for WWE to make a tough decision.

While Roman Reigns has made historic strides as a babyface since returning from his battle with Leukemia, the end of the PG Era might be the right time to finally turn the superhero heel. At least that way, it would be something that fans would never see coming, and would give WWE a lot of booking options moving forward.

If nothing else, Roman Reigns turning heel would be one of the few things WWE could do to capture fans attention and make them interested in what happens next. It also gives Reigns a chance to channel his inner bad guy and create a heel that fans remember for years to come.

Maybe WWE ultimately won't decide to go with a Reigns heel turn and do something else instead, but one can't deny the benefits of finally making him a bad guy. It might even be the defining moment in Reigns's career and finally, unshackle him from the restraints put on him by previous pushes.

What do you think WWE might do now that they are heading towards an edgier era in wrestling? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!