5 things WWE must do to shock fans in the 'new era'

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There's always room for improvement and while WWE is pretty much at its best right now, there are still a few things they can do to make things even better. Furthermore, there are various things the company can do that will propel them further and take the audience for a ride as well.

If nothing else, trust is going to be a big thing between WWE and its fans over the next couple of months, which is why the company needs to continue to come out with good content. Beyond that, they need to utilize some of the storytelling they have already done in order to help create more layers and intrigue.

With that being said and WWE giving it their all in order to bring in more fans, here are five things the company must do to shock fans. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us what storylines WWE needs to capitalize on in the future.

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#5 Put Roman Reigns in the title picture

Is it time for Roman Reigns to be champion again?

How much longer can WWE keep Roman Reigns out of the title picture?

While Roman Reigns receiving title matches has angered the WWE Universe in the past, it feels like that's the only option the company has left after Reigns's success in the mid-card. Whether that has to do with the fact that he's working against Shane McMahon or fans just warming up to him remains to be seen, but the crowd is behind Reigns more than ever!

It seems like Roman Reigns has that special kind of polarizing buzz around him that will eventually lead to another successful title run. He has even gotten much better on the microphone, has been booked to look more like a badass and is someone fans legitimately want to see succeed.

Make it happen WWE!

#4 Have Kevin Owens drop a pipebomb

Kevin Owens is the best thing about Smackdown Live right now.

WWE hasn't done pipe bomb type promos in a long time now and fans have really missed them. That became insanely evident during last week's episode on SmackDown Live, where Kevin Owens proceeded to drop a mini pipe bomb on the microphone in front of the entire WWE Universe.

What made the point even more genius was the fact that WWE was taking legitimate criticisms and using that to curate a storyline around. It's honestly a trick the company hasn't tried since The Summer of CM Punk and is something that fans will love to see play out again.

Maybe it shouldn't become a focal point in WWE, but what could it really hurt to let Kevin Owens air his grievances in a tell-all to start SmackDown Live? WWE could even have Roman Reigns sneak into the production truck, take out the staff, and then allow Kevin Owens to talk to fans uninterrupted.

#3 Have Finn Balor join The Club

Finn Balor joining The Club would be Too sweet!

AJ Styles, teamed up with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to reform The Club a few weeks ago, but they are still missing a key member of their faction. In fact, they seem to be missing a bit of their mojo as well, but reuniting Finn Balor with The Club would ultimately help to solve that problem.

It also gives the group an extra bit of angst to them, which will be perfect in attracting teen fans. The newly formed group could even interrupt a main event title match one night and demand to be taken seriously again. At least that way, WWE can put Balor and Styles in the title picture and have the whole Club along for the ride.

Maybe this is wishful thinking, especially with WWE's record on pushing Finn Balor, but there is still a portion of fans that are hoping this is his time. Or maybe this isn't his time, but it could end up leading to his time. Either way, the company will hopefully do something with him in the future.

#2 Have Shane McMahon cancel The Firefly Funhouse

Should WWE cancel The Firefly Funhouse?

What if Shane McMahon canceled The Firefly Funhouse to further his own ego? It would be an interesting choice, especially given how much fans have loved the segments and missed its absence lately. This angle could help create another anti-hero in Bray Wyatt. Maybe not to the same degree as Owens, but enough to give him a legitimate transition to television.

Furthermore, what if he claimed he was canceling the show in order to give himself more television time? This would be a great way for WWE to explain Bray Wyatt's segment being unaired recently and finally give Wyatt a way to transition to television. Maybe it could even be what finally establishes Wyatt again.

That doesn't mean WWE focuses on Bray Wyatt versus Shane McMahon long term, but putting the kid's show host up against the boss's son gives Wyatt a chance to be a sort of anti-hero. It also gives WWE the opportunity to create an anti-censorship narrative that will be fun for them to explore.

#1 Eventually have Shane McMahon win the WWE title

Shane McMahon is that rare kind of heel WWE needs right now!

It's time for WWE to do the unthinkable.

Shane McMahon is the biggest heel in WWE right now and while some fans have a problem with that, the heat he receives on a nightly basis is unmatched. That probably has to do with it being based on the real-life anger of the WWE Universe, but WWE has truly created something brilliant here!

And that's exactly why WWE needs to finally put the WWE title on him and let his reign of terror begin. At least that way, WWE can finally put Roman Reigns into the title picture, let Kofi Kingston look strong while taking a loss and create nuclear heat on Shane McMahon in the process.

From there, all WWE has to do is let Kevin Owens or Roman Reigns beat him and they will be the biggest star of the new era! Who WWE decides to give the honor to remains to be seen and will depend on what's best for business, but one would have to imagine Owens being the better choice right now.