The Empire

 is a heel stable consisting of C.M. Punk, Ryback, Damien Sandow, Curtis Axel, and Stardust.

Positions
C.M. Punk - Leader Ryback - Second In Charge Damien Sandow - Member Curtis Axel - Member Stardust - Member

Feud with John Cena
On EP1, The Empire attacked John Cena during a match between him and C.M. Punk, the leader.