Which WWE legend replaced Roman Reigns in The Shield following their reunion?
The Shield is one of the most dominant factions in WWE history. While their alliance ended in 2014 after a heartbreaking betrayal by Seth Rollins, the faction reunited at TLC 2017 to settle differences with The Miz and his group. Unfortunately, the reunion met an unexpected turn when Roman Reigns was replaced by a WWE legend due to his unceremonious absence.
The WWE legend who replaced him was Kurt Angle. Just two days before the pay-per-view, it was announced that Reigns would be unable to compete due to a viral illness. As a result, the Olympic gold medalist turned out to be the third member of The Shield, much to the surprise of the fans, who had eagerly anticipated the reunion of the faction.
The Hall of Famer's addition was a major hit, giving fans an unforgettable moment despite the circumstances. The team of Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Kurt Angle went toe-to-toe with The Miz, Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Sheamus, and Kane in a 3-on-5 Handicap Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match. In fact, it also marked Angle's first WWE match in over a decade, adding even more significance.
Although Roman Reigns was absent, The Shield came out victorious against all odds with the assistance of the WWE legend. Moreover, the Olympic gold medalist even took various bumps throughout the match, showcasing his resilience and legacy in WWE. Besides, it was a significant moment in the faction's history, marking a new chapter in their legacy.
Moreover, Kurt Angle also kicked off his final run in WWE following this match in 2017, which ended with him retiring at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.
When did The Shield last compete in a WWE match together?
The Shield had a decent run after their reunion in 2017. Although there were massive twists and turns in their journey thereafter, they delivered an incredible stint upon their resurgence. However, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose had their last match together at the Fastlane Premium Live Event in 2019.
All three superstars reunited for one last time to battle the team of Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre, and Bobby Lashley in a Six-Man Tag Team Match at the spectacle. The WWE Universe witnessed Reigns, Rollins, and Ambrose in their iconic attire together for the last time ever, followed by callbacks to some iconic moments.
The closing moments of the Fastlane 2019 PLE witnessed the fist bump of three men, marking the end of an era. After a short while, Dean Ambrose (now known as Jon Moxley) left WWE to kick off a new chapter of his career in AEW, while Rollins and Reigns continued with WWE as babyfaces on RAW.
The Shield has engraved a legacy in WWE that no other faction could ever come closer to. It remains to be seen whether Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose ever come under the same roof for the resurgence of the iconic faction.