Future Hall of Famer; a tormented paragon of positivity - 4 WWE stars who need to turn heel before the end of 2024
Former WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY and Damage CTRL recently turned face on RAW. The creation of The Pure Fusion Collective necessitated a change for the once-dominant faction. SKY is easy to cheer for due to her in-ring skills and aura. Kairi Sane is also better suited to being an undersized babyface.
Ivy Nile and the Creeds turned heel on RAW while battling Alpha Academy. The Creeds were never too friendly with Otis and Akira Tozawa. Nile, however, was Maxxine Dupri's closest female ally on the roster.
Brutus, Julius, and Ivy all needed a heel turn to refresh their prospects. The next four WWE stars should also turn heel before the end of 2024.
#4. Xavier Woods needs a change in WWE
Even if Odyssey Jones was supposed to help facilitate a heel turn for Xavier Woods, his sudden release shouldn't stop it from happening.
The former King of the Ring needed a big change for a few years, which has been heavily teased by Karrion Kross since WrestleMania 40. Kross tried to open Woods' eyes, but he's remained loyal to Kofi Kingston.
While the WWE fans love The New Day and their fun-loving nature, a heel turn could propel Woods further. He has the mic skills to match any star on the roster and has plenty of history to back up a potential turn.
#3. Raquel Rodriguez is better suited as a heel
When Raquel Rodriguez debuted in NXT, she was a no-nonsense powerhouse backing up Dakota Kai. She rarely lost and was one of the most formidable women on the roster.
The former NXT Women's Champion then turned face and has stayed a hero on the WWE main roster. While her performances in the ring have been fine, it's her lack of a defined persona that has held her back.
She incessantly smiles on her way to the ring. Rodriguez needs to turn heel and go back to being an imposing monster. Rhea Ripley is now a face and can battle a villainous Rodriguez. It would make sense since Mami had a hand in injuring both Morgan and Rodriguez last summer.
#2. Jade Cargill would get massive heat by turning on Bianca Belair
Jade Cargill's alliance with Bianca Belair has benefitted both parties. The Storm gets to continue learning on the job, while Belair gets to learn how to play the face in peril instead of constantly overpowering her foes.
Their similarity as uber-athletic performers, however, is also a big problem for the tag team Champs. Neither is known for their mic skills but more for being powerhouse super faces. Both women are extremely confident, and that's a trait better suited for heels.
Since The EST is extremely popular with the crowd, it'd be easy for The Storm to turn on her friend. Seeing them run through the women's tag division has already gotten old, so something has to change before the year ends.
#1. Randy Orton hasn't been a villain in a few years
While he's done so numerous times in his illustrious career, Randy Orton is better suited to play a remorseless villain. His lack of regard for opponents truly sells his destructive acts.
WWE has enough gallant heroes, and Kevin Owens is a better face than The Viper. For those reasons, Orton should turn on Cody Rhodes to kickstart an eventual program for the title.
Having The Legend Killer turn on Rhodes would be extremely effective because Cody considers Orton his friend and mentor. His return at WarGames last year meant the WWE Universe would receive him as a returning hero. It's time for a change.