5 WWE Superstars That Should Be Repackaged

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Throughout the past decade or so, the famed creative writers of WWE have managed to entertain us with intriguing storylines and A-plus bouts but the first few months of 2018 hasn't been that transcendent. In fact, it has been quite awful.

Just check this recorded video of fans leaving during the match between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe in the recently-concluded Backlash Pay Per View. And with that being taken into consideration, Sportskeeda will look at five wrestlers which badly need to be repackaged by WWE in order to remain in the upper rungs of the wrestling hierarchy.


5. Becky Lynch

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The moment Becky Lynch became the inaugural SmackDown women's champion the 2016 Backlash pay per view, it seemed like that the Irish Lass Kicker was primed to reign the women's division for a long time.

The 31-year-old Irish had the necessary ingredients of becoming a successful WWE superstar possessing the looks, great in-ring ability, and decent mic skills. At one point, she had the makings of becoming the next Lita. But things started to nosedived for Lynch ever since she lost the SmackDown women's title to Alexa Bliss in the Tables Ladders and Chairs PPV in December of the said year.

Lynch had opportunities to reclaimed her title but eventually fell short and since then has been linked in plots with the Riott Squad. Currently, the Irish Lass Kicker is involved in a storyline between the now-defunct Absolution members Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose. To make matters worse, Lynch is undergoing a losing slump, most recently suffering a shocking defeat to Rose last week. With how things are going right now, its highly unlikely that WWE will put her in the main event picture soon this year.

Suggestion: Turn Lynch from face to heel and insert her into some matches with Charlotte Flair. More like Lita vs. Trish Stratus again with a twist.

4. Baron Corbin

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At six-foot-eight, Baron Corbin is one of the tallest WWE superstars on the current roster. But apparently, his rise to the top hasn't been quick as we have imagined.

Following a decent stint in NXT, the 33-year-old Corbin took WWE by storm when he won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in his main roster debut at Wrestlemania 32. The Lone Wolf then erected his status as one of the most-sought-after superstars when he beat five other men to win the 2017 Money In The Bank briefcase, becoming the most dangerous wrestler in the entire roster.

However, the Kansas native failed to take full advantage of his Money in the Bank contract after losing to Jinder Mahal in the August 15 edition of SmackDown. Corbin managed to redeem himself when he defeated AJ Styles and Tye Dillinger in last year's Hell In A Cell for the U.S. title before losing it to Dolph Ziggler, 70 days later at the Clash of Champions.

Ever since the former football superstar hasn't regained his momentum and has recently gotten into a feud with No Way Jose which will obviously not help Corbin in the long run.

Suggestion: Put Baron Corbin in the Intercontinental Title picture. A feud with Seth Rollins could do a world of good for the Lone Wolf.

3. Asuka

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Whether we like it or not, every streak has an end but much of the WWE Universe were in utter disbelief when Asuka tapped out to Charlotte Flair's figure-eight submission maneuver at Wrestlemania 34, thereby ending the former's undefeated streak at 914 days.

It was just too early for the streak to end. Everyone wanted to see Ronda Rousey versus Asuka in next year's Mania. But what's done is done and WWE must, should and need to reintroduce the Empress back into the WWE Universe.

Recently, Asuka who joined forces with Becky Lynch lost to The Iconics but was able to recover in the May 1 episode of SmackDown after picking up a victory in a six-women tag-team match. Her loss to Flair definitely humbled Asuka from being a cocky superstar to becoming a protagonist. A testament to that was Asuka's recent move to save Lynch and Flair from the heinous attack by The IIconics.

Suggestion: More matches between Asuka and Flair. Let the Empress play the Nakamura part in the women's division. With the exception of low blows of course.

2. Finn Balor

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Just like fellow Irish Becky Lynch, who was mentioned earlier in this list, Finn Balor was also an inaugural champion. The Demon King became the first ever Universal Champion when he defeated Seth Rollins in 2016 Summer Slam PPV.

And with that victory, it was clear cut that Balor could be the franchise, the next John Cena, the face of the WWE.

However, a labrum tear injury which would require surgery enabled Balor to relinquished the title. Since then his status in the WWE has spiraled down and Balor was even sent to NXT last year.

But fortunately, the former NXT Champion was able to recover thanks to an A-plus performance in the Greatest Royal Rumble and his most recent victory against Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match which could be an opportunity to revive his career.

Suggestion: Let Finn win the Money in the Bank contract or put together more matches between him and Rollins.

1. Roman Reigns

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Analysis: When you get the distinction of being the Most Hated Wrestler of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, then it is without explanation that you need a full revamped.

Take the case of Roman Reigns. As good as he is, Reigns has been a failed experiment and WWE should move on from him instead of putting him in main events. While he has continued to rise into the occasion providing kids of all ages a Cena-like character, the Big Dog hasn't generally received positive reviews from the rest of the WWE Universe.

And the hate just continues to grow against The Big Dog as fans reportedly headed for the exits just in time for the recently-concluded Backlash main event between Reigns and Samoa Joe. While he was able to finally rebound from a string of losses, his victory against Joe did little to sway the WWE Universe back on his side.

Suggestion: 3 words. TURN ROMAN HEEL!

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