WWE SummerSlam 2017: Is a Shield Reunion a Possibility?

The last time The Shield worked together was when the trio power bombed AJ Styles at Survivor Series, but could we see a match involving a reunited Shield at SummerSlam?

Ever since The Shield split up, it has nearly been impossible for The Shield to reunite. This is because, for the majority of his singles run, Seth Rollins was a heel while Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose were top babyfaces. So, it just didn’t make sense for the trio to get back together at any point.

Then, when Rollins finally did turn face, the brand split prevented a proper Shield reunion because Rollins and Reigns were on RAW, while Dean Ambrose was on SmackDown Live. Although, they did tease partial Shield reunions with Rollins and Reigns teaming up often on RAW.

Then, the Superstar Shakeup happened. This sent Dean Ambrose over to RAW. Now, all three former hounds of justice are all faces, and all three of them are on the same brand. So, it may be time to pull the trigger on a Shield reunion.

While a second run as The Shield is unlikely due to all three being top singles stars, WWE has a habit of banking on nostalgia acts for big events, and one match involving all three members of The Shield teaming up could provide that factor for SummerSlam.

Also, there is already an angle in place for this to occur. Dean has been involved in what seems like a year long feud with The Miz, and The Miz has called out Seth Rollins as a loser, as well. The Miz has the numbers game on them in individual match ups due to The Miztourage, but Seth has helped when Dean was ambushed, and Dean helped when Seth was ambushed.

Now, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins both have their eyes set on The Miz and The Miztourage. If only there was a third person to help Ambrose and Rollins even out the playing field…

Sure, Roman Reigns is eyeing the Universal Championship at SummerSlam, but what if (and that is a big ‘what if’) Roman Reigns loses to Samoa Joe on next week’s RAW and fails to become #1 contender?

The next logical move would be for Roman Reigns to continue and put an end to his feud with Braun Strowman at SummerSlam after their hellacious bout at Great Balls of Fire that will undoubtedly leave the Monster Among Men wanting revenge.

However, WWE may want to keep Strowman off TV to really drive home how serious that beating from Roman Reigns was, or WWE may insert him into the Universal Championship scene instead of Roman due to his win at Great Balls of Fire.