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Ever since turning heel at the end of 2019, Seth Rollins has been on a roll. He adopted a brand new gimmick, becoming the 'Monday Night Messiah'. Rollins immediately allied with the Authors of Pain, while Buddy Murphy joined him after interfering in a 6-man tag team match on a January episode of RAW.
The faction was going strong, with Rollins and Murphy even winning the RAW Tag Team Championship. However, around the "extra bumpy" road to WrestleMania 36, the 'Messiah' lost his disciples and faced Kevin Owens at The Show of Shows with no back-up.
But things have changed again. Murphy reunited with Rollins a couple of weeks ago, taking a bullet in the form of a Claymore Kick for him as well. And this week on RAW, Austin Theory shifted stables and joined forces Seth Rollins and Murphy, less than an hour after getting kicked out of Zelina Vega's group.
So with the Messiah's disciples growing in numbers, here are five WWE Superstars who could join Murphy and Theory in Seth Rollins' faction.
#5 Akam
Seth Rollins began his journey as a heel by aligning himself with the Authors of Pain, with Akam and Rezar doing some of his dirty work for him. However, when Rezar suffered a bicep injury, both of them were sidelined from WWE TV.
It's a shame, as AOP was really starting to gain some steam on Monday Night RAW. It was not necessary for WWE to pull Akam from TV along with his Albanian partner, even if they are a unit. He could have ended up as the sole muscle of Seth Rollins' faction, acting as a proper bodyguard.
WWE could still add Akam back into the mix, as they did with Murphy after the Monday Night Messiah's faction seemingly dissolved ahead of WrestleMania. It would be a great role for him, helping him grow as a performer in a productive way instead of not using him while Rezar is out as well.
The most entertaining product comes from when every available Superstar has a defined role on their brand. And that is something which Akam currently lacks.
#4 Nia Jax
If WWE is insistent on not booking Akam without Rezar being available, there are more options who could become the bodyguard of Seth Rollins' faction. Nia Jax is the largest female wrestler in WWE and is capable of manhandling almost anybody on the roster. Her appearance in the 2019 men's Royal Rumble match proved it.
She is a menacing figure who could gift Rollins and his disciples a massive advantage as a unit. While Jax has currently set her sights on Asuka and the RAW Women's Championship, she could eventually join the Monday Night Messiah.
If she wins the title, Seth Rollins has a champion among his disciples. But even if Jax does not win the title, she would be excellent as the muscle of the group. Having a woman in that role is an interesting concept, one that was done superbly by Chyna as a part of DX.
Nia Jax would do a great job as the female enforcer for the group, attacking their opponents with the intensity and ferocity that very few others possess. Her dynamic with Seth Rollins would be interesting as well, with the bad blood that brewed between her and his fiance Becky Lynch in 2018.
#3 Humberto Carrillo
It has been over seven months since his WWE main roster debut, but Humberto Carrillo has stagnated after some initial promise. He looked like he was getting a push on RAW, but the former 205 Live man needs a new direction. Despite his fantastic in-ring skills, Carrillo has not been able to click on the Red brand.
He has not been given much of an opportunity to speak, further distancing himself from any character development. Right now, Carrillo simply feels like a jobber to the stars. Last night on RAW, he faced Murphy and lost. There has to be a breaking point for him following his lack of direction.
Whether he joins Seth Rollins and his disciples, or Zelina Vega's Latino faction, Carrillo is in desperate need of a change in character. He would benefit from a heel turn and being a part of a group. Rollins could help light the way for the Mexican, unlocking the potential which was very evident when he first started on RAW.
In an interesting tidbit, Humberto Carrillo's first match on the Red brand was against Seth Rollins. So maybe, the 'Monday Night Messiah' could welcome him into his faction with open arms. It would be a rewarding piece of long-term storytelling.
#2 Ruby Riott
Seth Rollins' faction is all about seeing the potential in others and giving them direction. One Superstar in desperate need of some direction is Ruby Riott. Here's an embarrassing fact, she has not won a single match since her return to WWE in February. Riott has had some great showings against the likes of Liv Morgan and Asuka, but she ended up losing all those matches.
It is gross underutilization of her talents on WWE's part, as the former leader of the Riott Squad has the potential to be a main eventer in the women's division. Pairing her with Seth Rollins would boost her stock, along with giving her a purpose.
In a reversal from Nia Jax's potential role in this group, Riott could use Rollins, Murphy, and Austin Theory to intimidate her opponents en route to a RAW Women's Championship match against Asuka. She even seems like somebody would be a part of a cult, either as a leader or as a follower.
Out of every female on RAW and SmackDown, Ruby Riott might be the one who has the most to gain from becoming one of Seth Rollins' disciples.
#1 Rey Mysterio
On last week's episode of RAW, Seth Rollins brutally attacked Rey Mysterio and pushed him eye-first into the edge of the steel ring steps. Last night, the Monday Night Messiah said that what happened to him was a blessing in disguise and he will eventually come to understand that.
This could signal a monumental shift in Mysterio's character, as long as he re-signs with WWE. He could shockingly turn heel and align with Rollins, giving himself up to WWE's resident cult-leader. Rey Mysterio has never turned heel in the company, so this could be an intriguing prospect.
If this does happen, we may get to see what would have happened had Mysterio joined the Straight Edge Society ten years ago. His role as a disciple of Seth Rollins could just be a temporary thing, with a spectacular blowoff match in the waiting.
This could even be a way to bring Rey Mysterio's son, Dominick into the fold further down the line if he is ready. As Rollins guides Mysterio towards the light following his return from the eye injury, Dominick could show his father the true light and rescue him from the dastardly Monday Night Messiah.
A story like this would be perfect for Dominick to have his first match in WWE. There is a lot of storytelling potential in Rey Mysterio joining Seth Rollins and his disciples.
