5 ways in which WWE can improve Monday Night Raw and SmackDown

#2 More factions

The Shield briefly reunited before Dean Ambrose's injury

There have been some legendary factions down the years including the NWO, D-Generation X, The Nation of Domination, Evolution, Nexus and The Shield among others that have helped elevate talent as well as generate interest to WWE's weekly shows.

Some big names made a name for themselves in these groups. These have included The Rock, Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Being in popular factions allowed some of these stars to flourish and move to the next level, if WWE was to create some new groups then it could be a useful way for talent to get noticed.

Because pay-per-views are generally reserved for big title matches and the big blow off for feuds, the week-to-week episodes or Raw and SmackDown can often feel like previews for the upcoming events. Adding factions to either or both brands could boost ratings for WWE's weekly shows, in much the same way the NWO in WCW and DX in WWE boosted wrestling's popularity in the late 90's.

If Raw and SmackDown were to establish some stables for their shows, then it could add interest to their Raw and SmackDown shows that aren't just a prelude to the pay-per-views but could add compelling stories to their weekly product.

It can be hard to keep even the most ardent of wrestling interested week to week but adding factions can re-energise the product and could give the fans a reason to tune in each week.