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After hinting at it on numerous occasions, WWE finally pulled the trigger somewhat and had Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins reunite The Shield for a brief moment at Survivor Series. The trio combined to put AJ Styles through a table via triple powerbomb, inspiring flashbacks to a time when the militant trio terrorised the entire WWE.
It may only have been a fleeting reunion, but it has increased the desire from fans to see The Shield return in a full-time capacity. Going back to the well isn't always the best idea in professional wrestling, but there is always going to be a feeling that The Shield's well still has plenty of water in it.
The Shield were one of the great success stories of modern WWE, a faction that managed to create three new stars and stay interesting throughout their tenure. WWE benefited hugely from putting The Shield together, and whilst the split has created those stars and given us some interesting stories the three may well be better served together than divided.
WWE needs The Shield right now, and here are eight big reasons why...