5 WWE Superstars who should never turn face

It is easier for WWE Superstars to be a heel than a babyface, as it entails more freedom in their promos in search of heat from the fans. Various names who have played both parts have stated how they had more fun as a villain.

And for some Superstars, their charm as a villain eventually leads to an upturn in popularity and they turn face. It has worked for countless stars over the years, as pretty much every major star in WWE started off as a heel, or became one soon after debuting.

However, being great as a heel does not automatically mean one has to turn babyface. There are some stars who would not work in that role. Some have tried it before and it did not work, while others just would simply lose their value as a good guy.

WWE must ensure that these five Superstars do not turn face during their time with the company.

#5 AOP

Aside from their last few months in NXT, the Authors of Pain have been heels the entire time in WWE. Akam and Rezar are two big and menacing men, built on destruction. The babyface/tweener act did not really work for AOP and they quickly became afterthoughts upon their exits from the black-and-gold brand.

They have been bad guys since debuting in WWE on the RAW after WrestleMania 34. AOP's most effective time on the WWE main roster has been when they were the henchmen of Seth Rollins' stable, at the turn of the year.

Unfortunately, Rezar suffered a bicep tear and that halted the team's momentum. But once he and Akam are back, expect utter dominance. Together, the Authors of Pain are capable of being the untouchable super-villains of WWE's tag team division.

They need to stay that way. AOP shouldn't turn face, as they cannot afford any more obstacles on their course.

#4 The Miz

Out of every Superstar on this list, The Miz was the last one to be a babyface. But it did not go well. He essentially was Shane McMahon's punching bag. It seemed like The Miz would be a great good guy thanks to his rising popularity, but WWE stripped him off his edge and cunning brilliance.

And just like that, the former WWE Champion now has two failed babyface runs to his name. Luckily, WWE turned Miz back into a heel and paired him with John Morrison. And it seems like the two could be splitting up in the near future.

While Morrison would be a fantastic face, Miz has to remain a heel. He was phenomenal between 2016 and 2018, one of the most consistent WWE performers of the modern era. Most of The Miz's goodwill with the fans stemmed from his excellent heel work.

The experiment failed, particularly because of how strong Shane O'Mac looked. Nevertheless, WWE should keep The Miz as a villain. He is an A-Lister who is cocky and brash. How he was able to become a babyface is incredible.

#3 Shayna Baszler

A heel during her entire run in WWE so far, it's extremely hard to imagine what Shayna Baszler would be like as a babyface. She found her niche as the dominant despicable former MMA fighter of the NXT women's division, carrying it forward to the WWE main roster.

Baszler is a methodical worker, decimating her opponents at her own pace. Her short stint on RAW so far has seen her dominate the Elimination Chamber match with ease, and it seems like the Queen of Spades might win Money in the Bank as well.

The sneaky and venomous nature of her Kirifuda Clutch befits a villain, one who stands tall at the end of most of her fights. Baszler did an excellent job as the menacing 'final boss' in NXT and the length of her title reign only made her fall at the hands of Rhea Ripley all the sweeter.

Shayna Baszler has a lot of haters among the WWE Universe due to the general style of her matches. There is no way a babyface turn could accommodate the changes in her wrestling style. She has been evil and she will remain evil.

#2 Baron Corbin

It may come as a surprise, but Baron Corbin was actually a babyface at the start of his WWE career in NXT. Needless to say, he turned heel shortly after. He hasn't reverted back since.

Corbin is one of WWE's biggest heels in the modern era, as he does a good job of garnering enough hatred among the WWE Universe. The former United States Champion is pretty good. He can cut a decent promo, has a great look, and is solid in the ring.

However, terrible gimmicks and tiring feuds might make you think otherwise. WWE has given Baron Corbin the short end of the stick many times in the past year, especially with the entire 'King' schtick. While some of the matches were entertaining, his feuds with Seth Rollins, Chad Gable, and Roman Reigns lumbered on and on.

Those who saw his run in the 2019 King of the Ring tournament will know how good Corbin can get. He is a perfectly capable and dependable pro wrestler. But like Shayna Baszler, the WWE fans won't ever get behind him. And that could only help Baron Corbin.

#1 Brock Lesnar

Despite being one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all-time, Brock Lesnar does not get his due from WWE fans. He has been one of the most hated stars in the company, thanks to him being a part-time WWE World Champion.

The work he has done in the past six months proves that Lesnar can be excellent whenever he cares to be. And the way in which he sells for his opponents only really works with him as a heel. Those moments of hope, where the WWE Universe feels like their hero is set to topple the evil gorilla, always work really well.

As a long-standing act that is still not stale, Brock Lesnar has been immense as WWE's final boss before, but mainly after ending the Undertaker's streak. Since then, the Beast was only a face for his matches with Seth Rollins and a vengeful Deadman.

It is safe to say that Lesnar's best career work, even during his original run, was when he was a villain. He is so good at trolling the WWE Universe and that could only happen with him as a heel.

And most importantly, Paul Heyman's repetitive gloating promo template for the Beast only works in this setting. It probably won't happen anyway, but WWE must never turn Brock Lesnar's face. He is pretty much the perfect heel.