League of Nations (professional wrestling)

The League of Nations was a multinational villainous professional wrestling stable in WWE. The stable was active from November 30, 2015, to April 28, 2016, and composed of Sheamus from Ireland, King Barrett from England, Rusev from Bulgaria, and Alberto Del Rio from Mexico. The concept of the group came from the idea that all of its members were immigrants to the United States and banded together to represent their respective nations while displaying anti-American sentiments. Formed during a time when WWE was attempting to push and establish Roman Reigns as the face of the company, critics panned the group for being created by the company solely for the purpose of being defeated by Reigns. Former members of the group have since voiced similar criticisms.