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Paul Heyman wants Big E to challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at WWE’s WrestleMania 38 pay-per-view in 2022. On the latest episode of Talking Smack, by way of WrestleTalk, Heyman discussed the chances of Big E becoming a top headlining star, revealing that he thinks the former New Day member has what it […]

WrestleMania 37 season is officially underway, and WWE will soon start announcing matches and creating storylines for the biggest pay-per-view of the year. Roman Reigns will defend his Universal Championship at the event, and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, has revealed who his planned opponent will be. “At press […]

At the moment, there are only three members in WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns’ stable on Friday Night SmackDown — himself, his cousin Jey Uso, and his manager, Paul Heyman. However, it appears that the former offscreen executive director of Monday Night Raw has plans of adding someone else — former United States Champion Apollo […]

According to Fightful Select, by way of Wrestling Inc, WWE NXT superstar Damian Priest could be on his way to Friday Night SmackDown. Should the former North American Champion make the jump to the blue brand, he could also factor into the “Head of the Table” storyline involving Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Kevin Owens. […]

According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, Lars Sullivan is being kept off WWE Friday Night SmackDown at the moment because of Roman Reigns‘ current push. The report stated that officials are high on Sullivan, otherwise known as “The Freak,” and want to portray him […]

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Bill Goldberg threw shade at Roman Reigns and revealed that he is interested in a showdown with the Universal Champion. The superstars were supposed to face off at this year’s WrestleMania, but the bout was canceled due to Reigns taking time off following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Goldberg […]

A new report has shed some light on WWE’s apparent plans for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37, which is scheduled to take place in March of next year. On Tuesday, WrestleTalk wrote that per sources familiar with the situation, the company is still hoping for a match between Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, though […]

Eric Bischoff took to his 83 Weeks podcast recently and revealed why he feels sorry for Roman Reigns. As quoted by Sportskeeda, the former executive director of Friday Night SmackDown is a fan of the WWE Universal Champion’s recent heel turn, but he feels the timing was unfortunate. According to Bischoff, Reigns’ heel turn was […]

Roman Reigns is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in WWE today, but back in 2006, he was rejected by the company. During the latest episode of Grillin’ JR, by way of WrestleZone, Jim Ross explained why the company turned down the chance to sign Reigns. According to Ross, Reigns had been on their radar […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the F4WOnline.com, by way of WrestlingNew.co, Roman Reigns will reportedly defend his WWE Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan at the next Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The event is scheduled to take place in January. The report highlighted that there have been discussions about the match potentially taking place at next month’s […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens are two of the names on WWE’s shortlist of superstars to feud with Roman Reigns after this month’s Survivor Series event. The Universal Champion is currently without challengers on Friday Night SmackDown. He recently defeated his cousin […]

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE had a completely different plan for Roman Reigns at last month’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Instead of an “I Quit” Match against Jey Uso inside the event’s eponymous steel cage, “The Big Dog” was reportedly booked at first to take part in a […]

The latest episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown saw Jey Uso turn bad and align with Roman Reigns, laying the foundation for a new stable in the process. WrestlingNews.co has since learned the group is going ahead and there are reportedly some big plans in place for them. The team will feature Reigns, Jey, and […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Ringside News, WWE is still interested in booking Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania 37. However, the match hasn’t been set in stone yet. While the showdown between the real-life cousins hasn’t been confirmed, Meltzer revealed that all of the […]

As documented by Sportskeeda, WWE legend Booker T discussed the possibility of Edge facing Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37. According to Booker, the Hall of Famer grappling with the current Universal Champion could be an angle the fans would buy into. Booker also discussed how the storyline would work. The legend said cross-generational angles always […]

The Usos will not break up at tonight’s WWE Hell In a Cell event, according to a report from Ringside News. The article stated that a tenured member of the writing team revealed that there are currently no plans to disband the six-time Tag Team Champions. All reports suggesting otherwise are “fake news.” Jimmy Uso […]

Roman Reigns returned to WWE with a new heel persona at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. Since then, he has won the Universal Champion and criticized some of his fellow superstars. Braun Strowman isn’t a fan of this version of Reigns, however, and he made his feelings about “The Big Dog” clear in an interview with […]

Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have both been teasing a WWE match against each other at WrestleMania 37 in recent weeks. However, the dream showdown could be in jeopardy due to issues with Johnson’s Hollywood career. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of WrestlingNews.co, insurance issues stemming from […]

On the latest episode of his weekly podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson shared his thoughts about Roman Reigns and his recent heel turn, opining that the current Universal Champion should have always been booked as a villainous character on television. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, Anderson made the above comments on Tuesday morning’s edition […]

The WWE Draft is set to commence on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown and fans and pundits alike are wondering which flagship program their favorite wrestlers will end up on. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, by way of Sportskeeda, it’s likely that Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre will be kept […]

According to Wrestling News.co, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will reportedly form and lead a heel stable on Friday Night SmackDown in the coming months. The report stated that Jimmy and Jey Uso will join the Universal Champion’s unit. However, the plans won’t come to fruition until Jimmy has recovered from his current injury. As […]

As documented by Fightful, Roman Reigns was a guest on the latest episode of Complex’s Load Management podcast, and he discussed some of his potential opponents down the line. CM Punk’s name was brought up during the conversation, which led to the “The Big Dog” sharing his real thoughts about the former superstar. According to […]

In a recent interview with After the Bell, by way of Sportskeeda, Roman Reigns revealed when he’ll step away from WWE. According to the Universal Champion, he won’t hang up his boots until there’s a worthy heir to his throne. The superstar equated the situation to his rise to the top. Reigns said that him […]

As quoted by Sportskeeda, Roman Reigns appeared on the latest edition of the After the Bell podcast and took aim at the WWE locker room. According to the superstar, it takes a lot of sacrifices to be a main event player in the company, and he explained why many performers don’t succeed at that level. […]

Roman Reigns took to Twitter this week and confirmed that he wants a match against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania 37. You can see Reigns’ tweet here. The Universal Champion claimed that it’s his “responsibility” to put their family’s name “on the top of the card.” Reigns will defend his title against his cousin […]

In an interview with Hiram Garcia, WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that he’d be “honored” to face Roman Reigns at next year’s WrestleMania. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, Johnson said that the match would be a major box office draw and it makes sense from a business standpoint. The legendary superstar also discussed who […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, WWE officials reportedly view Roman Reigns as Brock Lesnar’s replacement now that “The Beast Incarnate” is a free agent. Meltzer, while discussing Reigns’ upcoming match with Jey Uso for the Universal Championship, noted that Reigns’ wins are similar to Lesnar’s style of […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of WrestlingNews.co, the storyline between Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman will play out differently to the latter’s angles with Brock Lesnar in the past. When Heyman was Lesnar’s advocate, he was portrayed as his business partner and equal. The “Beast Incarnate” was often presented […]

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Paul Heyman opened up about his current partnership with WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. According to the manager, their alliance is the “biggest move” that the company could make with the superstars at this moment in time, and it’s given them an opportunity to redefine themselves. Heyman discussed […]

Although it’s been a few months since he was relieved from his position as executive director of Monday Night Raw, Paul Heyman remains a vital part of WWE’s creative process, as he has reportedly been instrumental in Roman Reigns’ recent transformation into a heelish character. Citing a members’ only report from Fightful Select, Sportskeeda wrote […]

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by way of Sportskeeda, WWE officials turned Roman Reigns heel after the superstar approached Vince McMahon and requested the change. Reigns returned to WWE at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view following a lengthy hiatus. He took time off during the pandemic due to family reasons and COVID-19 […]

In a recent radio interview, Friday Night SmackDown superstar The Miz seemed to hint at a more serious version of his villainous on-air character, one inspired by fellow blue brand star Roman Reigns and his recent heel turn. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, The Miz was interviewed by Hot 97’s The HipHopGamer on his show, where […]

Citing Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, WrestlingNews.co revealed that Roman Reigns was reportedly paired up with Paul Heyman to give the latter something to do. Heyman has been absent from WWE television since serving as Brock Lesnar’s advocate at WrestleMania 36. While he did work in a backstage capacity as the executive director […]

According to Sportskeeda‘s Tom Colohue, Roman Reigns‘ SummerSlam return was kept top secret until the very last minute. The superstars involved in his segment, Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt, didn’t even find out about his appearance until they were getting ready for their Universal title match. “Roman has been in constant contact for the last […]

In the aftermath of Roman Reigns’ surprise return on Sunday night at SummerSlam, it appears that WWE will be going back to its previous plan of giving him a run with the Universal Championship. According to a new report, there’s a possibility “The Big Dog” might be winning the title as soon as this weekend […]

In a recent interview with TalkSport, Big E revealed that there were rumors of officials wanting to push him as the face of WWE instead of Roman Reigns years ago. The Friday Night SmackDown superstar also stated that he believes the company made the right call in the end. According to Big E, he wasn’t […]

According to WrestlingNews.co, WWE’s move to the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, could also spark the long-awaited returns of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the near future. The reported belief is that the move away from the Performance Center to the larger arena will result in a safer environment. While the company has been […]

According to a report from Fightful Select, by way of Sportskeeda, Roman Reigns was one of several top talents who requested to work with Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, who were collectively known as The Revival, before they were released from their WWE contracts earlier this year. The tag team, who have been renamed FTR […]

Roman Reigns has been absent from WWE television throughout the pandemic, but he will be a guest on The R-Truth Game Show on the Network. As documented by WWE Network on Twitter, he will appear on tomorrow’s episode alongside Drake Maverick. You can view the network’s tweet here and below. While the program isn’t one […]

WWE has abandoned the brand split concept during the coronavirus pandemic, but there are reportedly plans in place to hold another draft at some point. According to Fightful, the COVID-19 situation has caused the company to put off the event for the time being. It was set to host the draft at the end of […]

In an interview earlier this week, former WWE superstar Doc Gallows — who competed for the company under the slightly different name Luke Gallows — opened up on a number of topics, including the improved backstage culture he observed when he rejoined the promotion in 2016. According to the recent Impact Wrestling signee, Roman Reigns […]

Roman Reigns hasn’t appeared on WWE television since before WrestleMania 36, but the superstar has been working hard on his body during his time off. As documented by Sportskeeda, Reigns took to Instagram over the weekend to share videos and photos of his jacked new look, suggesting that he’s preparing for his in-ring comeback. According […]

WWE hoped to have Roman Reigns back in time for SummerSlam in August, but it looks like that won’t be happening, according to Ringside News. The plan was for the absent superstar to face either Bray Wyatt or Braun Strowman at the event, but those plans were nixed after officials learned that Reigns wouldn’t be […]

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Keith Lee credited Roman Reigns as being instrumental for his push in WWE. According to the current NXT star, his showdown with Reigns at last year’s Survivor Series pay-per-view marked the beginning of his ascent in the company. “Roman doesn’t get enough credit for what he means to […]

A WWE Hall of Famer announced on Twitter yesterday that he will be joined by Roman Reigns during tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. “The Big Dog” will be part of a “Roundtable Discussion” segment that Jarrett is hosting to raise money for the Tennessee Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Roman Reigns, Jeff […]

WWE superstar John Morrison will team up with The Miz to face Braun Strowman at this Sunday’s Backlash pay-per-view, but the superstar is also interested in wrestling another top Friday Night SmackDown superstar. During a recent interview with GameSpot, Morrison revealed that he wants to compete against Roman Reigns. During the interview, Morrison noted how […]

Roman Reigns hasn’t appeared on WWE television since April. The superstar withdrew from WrestleMania 36 at the last minute because he didn’t want to put his family at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. However, he recently revealed that he can’t wait to return to action. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, Reigns opened up about his current […]

Roman Reigns is currently on hiatus from WWE after withdrawing from this year’s WrestleMania. The superstar has since revealed that he’s taking time off to be with his family, as his wife recently gave birth to twins. Reigns’ absence has led to reports that he has backstage heat, but his friend Seth Rollins supports his […]

Roman Reigns hasn’t appeared on WWE television since before WrestleMania 36. The superstar was scheduled to face Goldberg for the Universal Championship at the event, but he withdrew at the last minute to remain at home with his family during the pandemic. There is no telling when the former World Champion will return to action, […]

Roman Reigns hasn’t appeared on WWE television since WrestleMania 36, and there’s currently no telling when he’ll return to action. The superstar withdrew from this year’s pay-per-view to spend time with his family, which has resulted in reported backstage heat for the superstar. However, he doesn’t appear to have upset his peers. In an interview […]