10 Ways WWE In 2017 Could Have Been COMPLETELY Different
5. Blood Hounds
WWE were uncharacteristically patient with the 2017 reunion of The Shield, so much so that they effectively had 'The Architect' rebuild his original creation from scratch after shattering it to pieces nearly three years earlier.
It wasn't until Seth Rollins showed contrition for his treachery during his WrestleMania programme with Triple H that the fans finally latched onto the 'Kingslayer', with their newfound support helping reestablish a dormant bond with Dean Ambrose shortly before their SummerSlam Tag Team Title match with The Bar.
Their union ultimately resulted in glory, with the pair scooping gold and eventually linking arms with Roman Reigns to yet again assemble as the 'Hounds Of Justice'.
The conclusion to their triumphant trip back to the top may still be a long-pondered heel turn for Dean Ambrose, but WWE could have been particularly devilish with 'The Lunatic Fringe' had they pulled at that same thread when fans least expected it.
Turning on Rollins as he'd done on him all those years ago, Ambrose's unhinged side showing itself at SummerSlam would have generated a red hot return to an old rivalry for the remainder of 2017. A rivalry reborn by switched alignments, the story may yet be told in 2018.