Unveiling the Hidden Truth: Shocking Secrets About WWE Factions You Never Knew!

   WWE factions have always been a part of the professional wrestling industry, adding excitement, drama, and intrigue to the storylines. From the legendary Four Horsemen to the modern-day New Day.
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   WWE factions have been an integral part of the industry. However, there are some shocking secrets about WWE factions that you might never have known.
​   In this article, we'll explore some of these secrets that will leave you surprised.

1. The Shield Wasn't the Original Plan

  The Shield was one of the most dominant factions in WWE history, consisting of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose. However, the Shield wasn't the original plan

    WWE had initially planned to form a faction called The Ascension, consisting of Conor O'Brian, Kenneth Cameron, and Raquel Diaz.
​   The group was supposed to be modeled after The Road Warriors, but the idea was scrapped, and the three wrestlers were released from their contracts.
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2. The nWo Almost Included Sting
 
   The New World Order, or nWo, was one of the most influential factions in professional wrestling history, consisting of Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash. However, the nWo almost included Sting, who was one of the biggest stars in WCW at the time. Sting was approached to join the faction but turned down the offer, which led to him becoming the leader of the rival group, The Wolfpac.

3. The Four Horsemen Had a Fifth Member
 
  The Four Horsemen is one of the most iconic factions in professional wrestling history, consisting of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, and JJ Dillon.
   However, many people don't know that there was a fifth member of the group. Ole Anderson, who was a founding member of the group, was replaced by Windham in 1988.
   Anderson was later brought back into the group as a "consultant," but he never officially became a member again.

4. DX Almost Included Owen Hart

   D-Generation X, or DX, was one of the most controversial factions in WWE history, consisting of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chyna, and X-Pac.
​   However, the group almost included Owen Hart, who was supposed to be a part of the faction after Michaels left in 1998. However, Hart's tragic death in 1999 prevented the formation of the group.

5. The Brood Was Almost Called The New Brood
 
   The Brood was a faction consisting of Edge, Christian, and Gangrel, who were known for their vampire-inspired gimmicks.
​   However, the group was almost called The New Brood, as they were supposed to be a successor to the Hardy Boyz, who were known as The Brood at the time. However, WWE decided to go with The Brood instead.

  ​In conclusion, WWE factions have always been a significant part of professional wrestling, and they continue to be so.
​   However, these shocking secrets about WWE factions show that there is always more to the story than what meets the eye.
   From missed opportunities to last-minute changes, these secrets add a new layer of depth to the already fascinating world of professional wrestling.