Top WWE star to lead a faction, Face turn after 3 years - 3 stars who could turn heel and 2 who could turn face in 2024
The year 2024 has been amazing for WWE thus far! The superstars have truly excelled and made this year an absolute triumph.
Some of these top performers could switch to being a heel to take their persona to the next level, while others could switch to revitalize their performance and give complexity to their characters.
There are plenty of strong characters on WWE RAW and SmackDown. While The Judgment Day and The Bloodline excel as heels, Cody Rhodes thrives as a face. However, some wrestlers on the roster are getting stale and could use a fresh start.
Let's look at three superstars who might switch to being villains and two who could become fan favorites:
#5. WWE SmackDown superstar Randy Orton could turn heel
Randy Orton has been killing it as a beloved good guy since he came back, but let's not forget that deep down, The Legend Killer has always had a wicked streak. Now that The American Nightmare has moved to SmackDown during the 2024 Draft, it only makes sense for Orton to embrace his darker side fully.
The creative team could work on an exciting storyline that focuses on The Viper and the Undisputed WWE Champion. This storyline could be based on their past connection in the Legacy faction, which could lead to a fierce rivalry between the two. This would establish Orton as the main villain of the blue brand.
#4. CM Punk could turn heel and lead a faction
CM Punk's shocking return to WWE in 2023 had a massive impact on the company.
While the Chicago native is very popular as a face, drawing huge audiences to the show whenever he shows up, the nice-guy persona won't last long, and frankly, it doesn't fit The Second City Saint.
Especially, considering Seth Rollins' accusation of Punk being a hypocrite for running away and then returning to the same company he criticized.
CM Punk's presence as a heel could elevate any brand he's on. He could form a fresh alliance and completely transform WWE, just like he did with The Shield. Alternatively, he might surprise everyone by aligning with The Judgment Day and taking over as their supremo.
#3. Rhea Ripley could return as a face
Rhea Ripley has gone through a string of tough weeks lately. She was forced to vacate her Women's World Championship due to an injury.
While Ripley became arguably the biggest heel in the company under the Judgment Day faction, fans still genuinely wanted to root for the former champion.
The Eradicator swiftly climbed the ranks to become the primary antagonist in the company alongside The Judgment Day group, but fans couldn't help but cheer the former champion. Upon her recovery from the injury, her character might take a different path, possibly leading her to become a babyface.
She could make a triumphant return in 2024, fueled by the unwavering support of her fans. The Australian megastar could soar above the competition in the WWE women's division and reclaim her championship by the end of the year.
#2. Roman Reigns could turn face and wage war against The Bloodline
Roman Reigns' historic run as the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship concluded at WrestleMania 40. While it marked the end of a chapter in The Bloodline saga, the events that have followed since he left suggest that there are many more stories left to tell.
The Tribal Chief decided to step back for a bit following his tough defeat at The Grandest Stage of Them All. In his absence, Solo Sikoa has been making bold moves to seize control of The Bloodline, bringing Tama Tonga into the fold and kicking out Jimmy Uso.
Solo and Tonga appear to be working for a new undisclosed Tribal Chief. It could be revealed that this new Bloodline leader is The Rock. Perhaps the endgame is to orchestrate an epic clash between The Great One and The Big Dog in the future.
Roman is on the verge of turning face after three years once he returns, and the journey to this change can be linked back to the subtle clues dropped on SmackDown lately.
#1. LA Knight could use a heel turn to reinvigorate his character
LA Knight rose to prominence in 2023. The Megastar skyrocketed to incredible fame in no time, only to face a few setbacks before the close of the year.
The return of CM Punk and Randy Orton overshadowed LA Knight's status as a fan favorite. He could embrace his villainous persona once more to bring fresh energy to his character, sparking feuds with stars like Rhodes and securing the top spot on the roster.