The Club Expanding?

[jg_awesome1]

So if The Club is expanding who would be good options?

Raw- I think the most obvious choice is Balor , but some other names could be Cesaro , Sheamus , KO , and Lesnar.

Smackdown - Ambrose , Dolph , ADR , and The Ascension(New Gimmick)

What do you think , any of these guys fit with The Club? Or is there anyone else who could join?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

It should've expanded by adding Balor to the existing trio. Balor slowly overtaking and then outing Styles is a natural storyline.

As it stands, who cares? Gallows and Anderson are nobodies.

 

[Papa Pillman]

If Styles is hinting at reality by teasing expansion in the wake of the brand split, then obviously the Raw solution seems clear, with Finn joining up with Gallows and Anderson and assuming the leadership role that AJ has occupied. As for Smackdown, I'd like to see them take advantage of the Bullet Club extended family ties and have the Usos take on the role as the WWE's answer to Tama Tonga. With American Alpha in the Smackdown roster mix to take on the babyface role of the division, the company can afford to experiment with the Usos' image and try to present a version of them that is less stale. Adding Jimmy and Jey seems more organic than just adding random Smackdown roster members.

 

[GameOver]

soon we'll have The Club Black and White and The Club Wolfpac 4 Life. obvious
with Balor going to RAW he'll take over as leader of Gallows and Anderson pulling a Hoganesque heel change (albeit on a hugely diminished scale) sooner or later and if they get in the soon to be out of contract other members currently residing in ROH to join AJ or he recruits people that are or will be on that roster then they will fight over the name just like nWo did, just like DX did

 

[TheBadGuy92]

I don't want a 'black and white' 'red and black' Club. I want the same club just on both shows, Raw Finn Balor, Gallows and Anderson and Cesaro and on Smackdown. AJ maybe the Ascension? American Alpha? Dolph? And have like back stage video packages of them all hanging out on off days or back stage shoots at cross joint PPVs. And if WWE really invested in them, have them do video packages with the Young Bucks or anyone else from NJPW.

 

[Dagger Dias]

I do not think there should be an expansion. AJ is good enough to be on his own so with him being on Smackdown now, I could see Finn forming a Balor Club with the other two over on Raw. I'd even predict Balor debuts tomorrow to form The Balor Club costing AJ the match against Cena/Enzo/Cass. There's no point in adding random midcarders to this stable. Keep it as the guys who were in the original group in Japan. Why ruin this by adding too many people? AJ on his own on Smackdown, Balor and the others on Raw. An eventual showdown between AJ and Balor down the line on one of the Big 4 shows. Simple solution.

 

[johnnysherman55]

Smackdown: I would like to AJ take in someone like Baron Corbin and then one day The Young Bucks join them. Maybe Ziggler but i'd like for him to become todays shawn or flair.
Raw: Finn, Anderson, and Gallows but when Tama and Bad luck Fale contracts are up they need to be signed.

 

[Aquaman6686]

Without Styles, Gallows & Anderson are nothing. It's a shame that WWE wasted a TV draft pick on them when so many vastly superior talents were undrafted at that point, it was like deflating a balloon in the middle of a kids' magic show. I don't see them lasting long on a separate brand, they'll either wind up traded to SmackDown or getting released.

 

[jg_awesome1]

I think that the Ascension are in serious need of a new gimmick they could be the SD version of Gallows & Anderson. As far as Raw Balor is too obvious of a choice. I think that KO or Cesaro are better options. Cesaro could use the shoot interview to turn "heel" and be a more edgier , cockier gimmick to go to the next level.

 

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I don't even care, The Club hasn't had any significant impact in WWE yet. Gallows and Anderson have yet to have a good tag team match with anyone so why would anyone really care what they do? They are as generic as The Usos right now.

 

[HBK-RVDFan92]

I've been wondering the same as far as choices go for either RAW or Smackdown. Tbh I woundn't mind if Gallows & Anderson go recruiting as well as AJ. But the inevitability here is that Finn comes into the fold, but until that happens I was looking at both show's rosters to come up with a quick list:

RAW
Kevin Owens - He doesn't need to be in a stable and to be honest he's been doing amazing on his own, but as far as some star power KO would be a great way to go, but he seems to always turn on whoever they team him with so.... lol yeah. Two things though is A, I don't see him taking orders because no one tells him what to do, so logically him and Finn would beef over leadership. and B. With the news of Sami being on the same show (despite billing battleground as their last fight), I think they are gonna squeeze that storyline a little bit for the rest of this year.

Cesaro - This one is more for me than him, I'm a huge Cesaro fan and was a bit taken back by not only being drafted to RAW but also how long it took for him to get drafted. He already had his shoot going off on the decision, what better way to bring him in as the disgruntled employee so to speak. If The Club is gonna go against the grain, as heels of course, what better way to make his shoot interview an onscreen statement than to join the team that is going against The Authority/Commissioner/GM.

Sheamus - Again just another need for credible star power here. If Finn takes the lead, and he will, it would be easy for him to recruit his fellow irishman on the team. Though not a fan of Sheamus' promo work I do enjoy his in ring work and poses a serious threat, but I also think he's another case of doing better by himself. Not too mention that they wouldn't really need the extra muscle with Gallows already there but if this is gangland mentality then Sheamus would be a great addition to former BC Army.

Paige - She's been getting kind of royally screwed for a while now, not too sure why or if she's in the doghouse, but if The Club is there to terrorize and takeover then why not side with the winning team? Same case as Cesaro, not too pleased with being on RAW, but could use her frustration with the brass plus the lack of opportunities as a reason to join The Club.

SMACKDOWN
Baron Corbin - Easily could be AJ's new heater since his boys are on RAW, it would give Baron something to do of actual substance instead of wrestling Ziggler every pre show and having squash matches on SD. I know he's a lone wolf and he has an on-screen hate for indy guys but I can easily see AJ convincing the young go hard as to why there's always strength in numbers.

Dolph Ziggler - I can see Dolph getting a recharge by maybe joining the likes of The Club, with his obvious endless losing streak to put guys over, AJ could talk to him about 'guys who bury guys like you'. Plus it seems only plausible that with the way WWE soured on him as being a top guy it seems it would be easy for him to have that continued chip on his shoulder. AJ could remind him of the felonious misuse of his talent and potential to drive the point home. Besides its about time he's a heel again or at least cocky 'tweener, he's so much better as a heel than busting jokes backstage.

The Ascension - Yeah, yeah I know I'll get some flack on this one, but again this is just a case of giving a once prominent talent something more credible to do. I can see either a gimmick change or change in how they present themselves, but you can't deny what they've done in NXT. it just sucks that they can't seem to translate it across to the main roster audience, this may be the answer.

Alexa Bliss - Yes I know she just split from a faction with Blake & Murphy but I could easily see Alexa becoming a WWE stamped Bullet Babe of sorts. I think she has the ability to do well in that type of role. She's already a great heel, she picked that up quick when they turned her in NXT. I can definitely see her coming out to the ring accompanying AJ Styles. Only problem is the Women's championship is on RAW so this would give her something to do other than wrestling the only 3 other girls not currently on injured reserved, seemingly for no reason at all but to wrestle them. Ideally with the Tag Team Title, US Title, Womens Title & the reintroduced Cruiserweight Title on RAW, and the IC Title & World Title on SD! I could see The Club wanting to run every division.

 

[Vanilla Midget]

Is it cool to crap all over Gallows and Anderson now? They're far from terrible. If anything their WWE career has been lack lustre and the nomenclature has been a mouthful. The Club just lacks the bang that Bullet Club had.

Club expansion sounds fine, with Balor joining on Raw seeming the logical move. I could see them wanting to sell the whole AJ is alone thing on Smackdown as they build to the final AJ vs Cena match at an interbrand ppv where undoubtedly the Club will be involved.

Having the tension between Finn and AJ build for a long time is a great move. Styles will grow jealous over Balor leading to an eventual match.

There are other ways to keep the Club together. There are the afformentioned interbrand ppv events. Then there's still the question of what happens with titles. Are they on the show they're on, do others debut?

They shouldn't let the Club grow arbitrarily large. The Club can't repeat the mistakes of nWo, so new members must be deliberate and organic. Shoehorning in guys that are going no where on their own is just illogical.

Have Finn complete the trio on Raw then give AJ a bodyguard for Tuesday nights. Apollo Crews is going nowhere with his current gimmick. It would be great to see some non-white dudes in the WWE Club. Apollo is a bit random though and might not fit.

I like the idea of brining Samoa Joe into the Club. Joe wraps up in NXT as he heads to the main roster after SummerSlam. Joe and AJ have the TNA connection and Joe can stand in for Tama and Fale.

 

[noTORRIEus]

As someone mentioned earlier, I see this being like an nWo type thing where you have a large faction on different shows still showing up and supporting each other / hanging out back stage or doing run-in's.

RAW: Finn, Doc & MGKA and maybe Braun Strowman who is still green and can be the muscle for the team. Throw some face paint on him and I smell $$$ for this crew that I will call "Balor Club"

Smackdown: AJ, Usos and Baron Corbin (playing the silent muscle on this side). We call them "Bulletproof"

Together the entire crew would be know as "Bulletproof Balor Club" or "The Club"

 

[Deoxyribonucleic A.C.I.D.]

I see Balor taking over The Club on RAW, while AJ will do his own thing for now at Smackdown.

This was a money move really. AJ sells merch on his own. The Club don't. But what will sell merch is "Balor Club". By adding AJ on SD and Balor on RAW with The Club, they're actually rooting for more merch sales.

Plus I can see a very interesting storyline playing out between Balor and The Club. Human Balor wanting to be with his friends, while Demon Balor going berserk and be unstable. Club wanting Balor to leave his Demon self.
Or maybe a good vs evil battle inside of Finn. Demon luring him to do harm with the Club while his human self wanting to do some good, after seeing what good for nothing his "buddies" have become.
We never had a character with double personality again on WWE TV I think and it could be a very interesting storyline. It can add great depth to the Finn Balor character and connect him with the fans.

Plus, the Demon is a goldmine in regards to merch. They can release some sick t-shirts and masks and other stuff. Add in there Balor Club stuff, and AJ Styles stuff and WWE can make a shitload of money when it comes to The Club.

As far the original question goes, I don't see Styles recruiting anyone on SD at the moment. Styles will do his thing and when the time comes and all 4 members of the Club reunite on the same show, that's when Styles, Anderson and Gallows will turn on Finn and a big rivalry will begin. (or maybe Finn will turn on Styles)

 

[Spencesc11]

If they are going to be the "New" version of the NWO why not have the guys go on both shows as a sign of we will do whatever we want to. Main Raw group - Balor, Gallows, & Anderson and for Smackdown - Styles, Orton, & B. Corbin. Yes RANDY ORTON!!! At Summerslam when Lesnar is about to get the win the whole group hits the ring and decimates Lesnar.

 

[nWo2]

Plus I can see a very interesting storyline playing out between Balor and The Club. Human Balor wanting to be with his friends, while Demon Balor going berserk and be unstable. Club wanting Balor to leave his Demon self.
Or maybe a good vs evil battle inside of Finn. Demon luring him to do harm with the Club while his human self wanting to do some good, after seeing what good for nothing his "buddies" have become.
We never had a character with double personality again on WWE TV I think and it could be a very interesting storyline. It can add great depth to the Finn Balor character and connect him with the fans.

great ideas especially for finn balor's inner conflict and utilizing "the demon". you would most def be booking my shows.

As someone mentioned earlier, I see this being like an nWo type thing where you have a large faction on different shows still showing up and supporting each other / hanging out back stage or doing run-in's.

your idea and the guys you selected were the best booking wwe could do especially including braun strowman as a stand-in for Bad Luck Fate.

the only other option i see would be Enzo & Cass because #funfact Enzo does Finn Balor's Demon makeup (and you can teach that possibly) but Cass is 7ft and... well ... you already know that though.

which brings me toTHE ONLY OTHER WWE GUY i'd be interested in seeing representing the club . Alberto Del Rio! (if ONLY to split him off later in an "latino world order" offshoot from the club much like eddy did with nWo.)