Evolution: WWE's greatest ever faction?

Throughout the long history of WWE, there have been many great factions. Is it possible, all things considered, that Evolution is the greatest of them all?

Their original formation took place on the February 3rd, 2003 episode of Raw, when Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista stormed the ring and took out the unfortunate Tommy Dreamer. The Game then went onto discuss the purpose of and meaning behind the faction.

Flair represented the best of the past, Triple H the best of the present and Orton the best of the future. Triple H described Orton as the “coal that will be squeezed into the next diamond”.

Batista was also considered one for the future, but was initially mooted as “the muscle” of the group. Funnily, he is six months older than Triple H despite being cast as his protégé.

During this period, Triple H had changed his look, moving away from the double-denim and leather and into a suit and blow out hair style, very reminiscent of Flair in his Four Horsemen heyday. The group itself was a clear homage being paid to the Horsemen, both in numbers and general style.

The Game has made little denial of his idolisation of the Nature Boy, and on the other side Naitch credits Triple H with rebuilding his confidence and reminding him of who he was.

The faction got off to a rocky start when within weeks Batista tore his triceps, ruling him out for near-eight months. In his absence, Flair and Orton were tasked with helping Triple H hold onto his World Heavyweight Title, which was the true purpose of the group from The Game’s perspective.

Such was his stranglehold over The Big Gold Belt for the next two years, fans dubbing the era “The Reign of Terror”. His title defences included a Hell in The Cell battle with old