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Three debuts, three world champions

The Shield

Formed November 18, 2012 WWE Survivor Series

The Shield debuted at Survivor Series on November 18, 2012, when Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose attacked as a unit. The group disbanded in June 2014 and reunited for runs in 2017 and 2018.

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Why it mattered

Three developmental talents debuted as a single unit and each went on to hold the WWE or Universal Championship. Their matched tactical gear and their entrance through the crowd became a signature look that WWE returned to for years.

The breakup, when Seth Rollins turned on his partners in 2014, set up main-event programs that ran across the roster for the rest of the decade.

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