Hey guys!

After watching CM Punk’s New Nexus take shape on Raw, and the rise of Wade Barrett’s new group, the Corre, on SmackDown – I’ve been bit by the faction bug!
For quite a while, I’ve been thinking up Factions that I would like to see form on WWE TV, as well as potential tag teams to give new life to the near-death WWE Tag Team Division of today.

As follows, each faction and tag team will have details on NAME/MEMBERS/FORMATION/TAGLINE/GROUP TAG TEAMS/HEEL OR FACE/BRAND.

FACTIONS

REGAL EMPIRE
William Regal (Leader/Mentor) (*William Regal recently stated that he will soon retire from in-ring competition, putting him in more of a mentor-like role)
Wade Barrett
Sheamus
Drew McIntyre
Mason Ryan
Layla
FORMATION: Former 2008 King of the Ring, William Regal, feels as though he has always been held down by the WWE, due to the fact that he isn’t American – much like many of WWE’s top stars throughout history. Regal then promises the WWE Universe that he will build his “own empire” to rise to the top of the WWE. Aligning himself with fellow King of the Ring winner, Sheamus, William Regal then forms a team of fellow UK-born superstars on the WWE Roster. He aligns himself with fellow Englishmen Mason Ryan and Wade Barrett – as the muscle and accomplice, respectively – “the Chosen One” Drew McIntyre as the future star, and the lovely Layla as a valet for the faction. Together, they will take what they want with brute force!
TAGLINE: Fall before the Empire!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Wade Barrett & Drew McIntyre (*Trivia: under the alias Stu Sanders, Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre once teamed up in FCW as “The Empire”)
Sheamus & Mason Ryan
HEEL
BRAND: Monday Night Raw

CENATION SOLDIERS
John Cena (Leader)
R-Truth
JTG
Eve
FORMATION: Having sometimes fought single-handedly against such powerful groups as Legacy and the Nexus – and with new and more dangerous factions on the rise – John Cena enlisted the help of close friends; R-Truth, JTG and Eve Torres as “soldiers” to fight alongside him, and to fight the good fight for the WWE Universe!
TAGLINE: YOU CAN’T SEE US! (*In reference to their camouflage attire/group colours)
GROUP TAG TEAMS
R-Truth and JTG
FACE
BRAND: Monday Night Raw

A-LIST
David “A-List” Otunga (Leader)
Michael Tarver
Brodus Clay
FORMATION: A-List Superstar ‘wannabe’ David Otunga, is now his own man and has enlisted the help of former Nexus stable member Michael Tarver as his personal trainer/sparring partner, and former A-List celebrity bodyguard, Brodus Clay, as his own personal bodyguard. With his own team, Otunga hopes to achieve fame and become the biggest superstar in WWE History!
TAGLINE: If You Aren’t A-List…You Aren’t On The List!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Brodus Clay & Michael Tarver
HEEL
BRAND: Friday Night SmackDown

THE FORTUNATE SONS
Ted DiBiase (Leader)
Brett DiBiase (From FCW, Currently)
Husky Harris
Bo Rotundo (From FCW, Currently)
Michael McGillicutty
FORMATION: In order to keep their WWE Tag Team Championships intact, brothers Brett and Ted DiBiase put their check-books together and “bought” the favour of fellow “Next Gen” tag team, the Rotundo Bros and the son of WWE Hall of Famer Mr. Perfect – Michael McGillicutty.
TAGLINE: Everyone Else Is Just Unfortunate!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
The DiBiase’s – Brett and Ted
Rotundo Bros – Husky Harris & Bo Rotundo
HEEL
BRAND: Monday Night Raw
(*It’s highly likely that Bo Rotundo will have a very different name if or when he get’s called up to the main roster)

THE ISLANDERZ
The Usos – Jimmy and Jey
Roman Anoa’i (From FCW, Currently known as Roman Leakee)
Donny Marlow (From FCW, Currently)
Tamina
FORMATION: When Tamina introduced Roman Anoa’i – son of Sika to the WWE universe – and Donny Marlow – son of Haku – she and the Usos promised that their new group will finally do their Samoan heritage proud and become dominant in the WWE!
TAGLINE: For Samoa!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
The Usos
Roman Anoa’i and Donny Marlow
HEEL
BRAND: Monday Night Raw

THE HART DYNASTY
Bret “Hitman” Hart
David Hart Smith
Tyson Kidd
Natalya
FORMATION: When the Fortunate Sons begin to torment WWE Hall of Famer, Bret Hart, and try to persuade his nephew and niece – David Hart Smith and Natalya – to join their group of “Next Gen” WWE Superstars, Bret reforms the Hart Dynasty to do battle with Ted DiBiase and his new group and win back the WWE Tag Team Championships!
TAGLINE: The BEST is BACK!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd
FACE
BRAND: Monday Night Raw

THE ROCK BAND
John Morrison (Leader)
Heath Slater
Joey Mercury
Melina
FORMATION: After shockingly turning his back on the fans, John Morrison reunited with ex-girlfriend and fierce WWE Diva, Melina. Soon thereafter, the so-called “Rock Star” took former Nexus stable member “the One-Man-Rock-Band” Heath Slater as his apprentice, and gained former MNM tag team partner, Joey Mercury, as an ally. With his own “Band” of superstars watching his back, John Morrison hopes his new group will lead him straight to the very top of WWE!
TAGLINE: We Will ROCK You…Whether You Like It, Or Not!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Heath Slater and Joey Mercury
HEEL
BRAND: Friday Night SmackDown

DOMINATION
Mark Henry (Leader)
Ezekiel Jackson
Titus O’Neil
FORMATION: After forming a colossal tag team with Ezekiel Jackson on SmackDown, Mark Henry looked to take the “blue brand” by storm. But after he felt underappreciated and overlooked by friend and SmackDown GM, Theodore Long, Mark Henry, along with Ezekiel, began a reign of chaos throughout the show! But when Henry took on the big and strong Titus O’Neil as his apprentice – the domination of SmackDown had truly begun!
TAGLINE: It Ain’t About Race or A Nation – It’s About Total Domination!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Mark Henry and Ezekiel Jackson
HEEL
BRAND: Friday Night SmackDown

PERFECTION
Dolph Ziggler
“Dashing Cody Rhodes
Byron Saxton
Jacob Novak
Maryse
FORMATION: After breaking up with SmackDown Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero, many believed Dolph Ziggler was a changed man. But many were wrong. After quickly taking on Maryse as his new girlfriend, Dolph became cockier than even before! His cockiness and self-confidence attracted the attention of fellow self-loving WWE Superstars “Dashing” Cody Rhodes and Ziggler’s two former NXT Season 4 Rookies: Bryon Saxton and Jacob Novak. Now that this group of supremely cocky young stars is complete, one question remains: can one team contain this many egos???
TAGLINE: Read The Name!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Byron Saxton & Jacob Novak
HEEL
BRAND: Friday Night SmackDown

VLAMARELLA
Santino Marella
Vladimir Kozlov
Beth Phoenix
FORMATION: After Beth Phoenix returned to Santino’s side as only an ally, the former WWE Tag Team Champions began to fight for the affections of the “Glamazon”. But this dominating team continues to provide the WWE Universe with slid competition, and great entertainment!
TAGLINE: COBRA! RUSSIA! GLAMAZONA!
GROUP TAG TEAMS
Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov
FACE
BRAND: Monday Night Raw

THE DEL RIO-GUERRERO UNION
Alberto Del Rio
Vickie Guerrero
Ricardo Rodriguez
Rosa Mendes
FORMATION: After breaking up with boyfriend Dolph Ziggler, Vickie Guerrero became depressed. That is…until she met the “man of her dreams” in the wealthy and confident, Alberto Del Rio. When Del Rio charmed the Official Consultant of SmackDown, she believed Del Rio would eventually dump her, just like all of her former boyfriends in WWE. Vickie even went as far to admit that she is ‘fat’ to the entire WWE Universe. After hiring fit WWE Diva Rosa Mendes as her personal trainer, Del Rio lifted Vickie spirit’s up and finally convinced her to be his girlfriend. Now, this new power couple on SmackDown looks to make sure nothing will ever come between them.
TAGLINE: Excuse Me! But You Already Knew That!

McMAHON-HELMSLEY FAMILY
FORMATION: It’s finally happened! WWE Chairman Mr McMahon has given 100% ownership (*kayfabe) to daughter Stephanie McMahon, and son-in-law Triple H!
Now, these two will rule over the WWE with an iron fist – much like Mr. McMahon did before them.
(*With Mr. McMahon now exclusively working behind the scenes, Hunter and Stephanie will take over Mr. McMahon’s role on TV as the owners and almighty authority figures. Also, Triple H will no longer chase after WWE Championships!)
TAGLINE: You STILL Got No Chance In Hell!
‘TWEENER’
BRAND: Monday Night Raw