10 Things WWE Stole From The Indies
5. The Club
Bullet Club are professional wrestling's hottest stable, so it's no surprise they caught WWE's attention a long time ago. They're a global phenomenon, and while it's unlikely that Vince McMahon's promotion will ever be able to bring the authentic BC to Raw and SmackDown, they've constantly tried to recreate the group's themes and motifs over the past few years.
It started in NXT, where 'Balor Club' came into existence soon after former BC leader Finn Balor joined the company, though the idea has never been another more than a t-shirt design. WWE took things a step further soon after signing AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows in January 2016, though. The ex-NJPW wrestlers were put together as 'The Club' soon after joining, and while their union was brief, it was a clear throwback to their days in wrestling's most popular stable.
Bullet Club is one of the sport's biggest brands. In constantly flirting with the stable, WWE are attempting to grab a slice of the hype for themselves, though it's unlikely they'll ever bring BC's full ensemble cast to the company. That won't stop them from cashing in, though.