WWE SummerSlam 2019: 5 reasons why Ricochet should team up with DX to face The OC

D-Generation X is one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history. Whenever they step inside the ring, entertainment is guaranteed. Recently, we've been seeing more of the Hall Of Famers on WWE programming.

DX (Shawn Michaels and Triple H) reunited last year to take on the Brothers Of Destruction at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia last November. The team registered another win at the PPV after the dream match.

Earlier this year, the whole faction was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. Their most recent appearance was at last week's RAW Reunion. DX helped Seth Rollins fend off The OC, after the match between AJ Styles and Seth Rollins. However, the original plan was for DX to help Ricochet against The OC, but it was scrapped due to Ricochet suffering from an elbow infection.

In this article, let's take a look at five reasons why Ricochet should team up with DX to take on The OC at SummerSlam.

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#5 To put over a new faction

The OC backstage

Let's be honest, WWE hasn't been able to produce a dominant faction since The Shield imploded. Not taking anything away from The New Day, but they're more of sports entertainers than wrestlers and they appear to be more of a tag team than a faction, despite having three members.

DX and Ricochet facing The OC at SummerSlam can lead to the start of a dominant heel run for The OC. As DX already got a huge win over The Undertaker and Kane last year, a loss wouldn't hurt them much. A win for The OC would establish them as a dangerous heel faction.

Moreover, WWE can also go with an angle where The OC attacks DX after the match, and Ricochet saves them to heat up the Styles/Ricochet rivalry even more. It can also establish Ricochet as a strong babyface.

If WWE goes for this match and books the right winners at SummerSlam, they can get a three-man faction, which they've needed for years.

#4 Makes SummerSlam star-studded

DX doing their pose

DX is one of the most decorated tag teams in WWE history. Bringing them for a short period of time will do wonders for WWE. In addition, Canadian fans usually don't get to see big matches at WWE events, so this might be the time WWE brings something exciting for them to see in the Scotiabank Arena.

DX is a legendary team which doesn't come around that often, so both old school and new wrestling fans will tune in on the rare occasion when they're actually on TV or pay-per-view.

SummerSlam is the second biggest pay-per-view of the year, and WWE hasn't announced any male legends for the show as of yet. Recently, The Undertaker was rumored to compete at the event, but his disappearance from programming suggests otherwise. Bringing in DX as an alternative will definitely add a lot of star power to the show.

The match-card of SummerSlam will have more potential, therefore creating more hype. We can also expect a better performance from DX in the match, as compared to their last match because more young talent will be involved in the match.

#3 To spike viewership

DX after announcing their return in 2018

One thing that is a virtual certainty is that the return of DX will boost WWE ratings, albeit temporarily. WWE hasn't been getting good numbers in case of TV ratings from the past couple of months. The RAW Reunion show was the highest-rated RAW of 2019, which is a hint that WWE still needs some legends until their viewership is stable.highest rated

Bringing back DX isn't a difficult task for WWE. Both Triple H and Shawn Michaels are already there. The Game is there backstage almost every week, while the Heartbreak Kid is helping out talent in the WWE Performance Center.

SummerSlam is only two weeks away. WWE should just make the decision and call the two legends back to the ring. DX working on the road to SummerSlam will accomplish the goal of briefly increasing interest in the product, which may turn into a permanent one if WWE continues with good storylines.

#2 Fill the Scotiabank Arena

WWE Universe

WWE has been going through difficulties in case of ticket sales for several events from the past couple of months. WWE house shows are the most affected ones. Even pay-per-view events are sometimes not sold out till the last minute these days.

According to a recent report, WWE is offering a "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" promotion on tickets to fans for the post SummerSlam shows in Canada.

DX participating at the biggest party of the summer will definitely spark some interest among the fans, and push them to attend the show. Moreover, since they are a special attraction for Canadian fans, more of them will be interested in the show.

RAW Reunion was a sold-out show, where fans showed the nostalgia they had for the former tag team champions. It is a team well-loved by the fans, with its special charisma that just attracts the fan-base. In addition, Shawn Michaels wrestling is a very rare sight in this era, so Canadians will consider it a must-see show (despite 'the incident' in Montreal all those years back).

#1 Brings something fresh for the fans

The OC after beating down Ricochet

Ricochet and AJ Styles have been feuding for almost two months now. The rivalry turned into a three on one feud when Styles turned heel and reunited with Gallows and Anderson, to reform The OC. Following that, Styles defeated Ricochet at the Extreme Rules PPV for the United States Championship.

Although it has been a pretty exciting rivalry, adding DX to the mix will add a new element to it. Most of the fans these days are demanding to see something unique in WWE. DX and Ricochet against The OC will definitely persuade them to tune in to the show.

The experience of DX will also help Ricochet and The OC. Styles has been in one-on-one feuds for the majority of his WWE career. Now that he's back with Gallows and Anderson, WWE can put him in a rivalry against DX, which will be something fresh for the fans of AJ Styles.

DX and Ricochet vs. The OC will be a dream come true for many wrestling fans. It will also prove to be a great match, with the amount of talent we'll be able to see in the ring if the match happens.