Roman Reigns, hailed as one of the greatest pro wrestlers ever, continues his unstoppable reign in WWE, leaving a trail of defeated opponents in his wake. However, the latest revelation from former WWE star Stevie Richards has added a new layer of intrigue and concern to Reigns’ dominance. Richards boldly asserts that entering a feud with Roman Reigns is a perilous path that could lead to the demise of a wrestler’s career. This shocking claim comes on the heels of Reigns’ recent triumphs, prompting a closer examination of the potential repercussions for those who cross paths with the Tribal Chief.
Roman Reigns, also known as the Tribal Chief, has been a force to be reckoned with since his triumphant return to WWE in 2020. His dominance has been highlighted by a series of victories and title defenses, solidifying his status as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the industry. However, as Reigns continues his unstoppable path, a startling claim from former WWE star Stevie Richards has cast a shadow over the potential consequences of facing the Universal Champion in the ring.
It’s lonely at the top. #TribalChief
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— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 3, 2023
The recent main event at Crown Jewel on November 4th saw Roman Reigns defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against LA Knight. The match, characterized by the classic babyface vs. heel dynamic, drew the audience’s sympathy towards Knight. Despite the fervent support, Knight fell short of victory, leaving fans disheartened. This disappointment echoed a similar sentiment felt when Reigns secured a win over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39.
During a discussion on the Smackdown/RAW Review Show, Stevie Richards expressed deep concern about the aftermath of losing to Roman Reigns. He went beyond individual matches, making a sweeping statement that anyone who engages in a feud with Reigns is bound to experience a severe hit to their career. Drawing comparisons to iconic moments in WWE history, Richards questioned the long-term impact of such encounters on a wrestler’s popularity and success.
“[Stone Cold Steve] Austin was probably the most over character outside of The Rock during that time and probably in the history of the company. So, if Austin jobs to Shawn Michaels at WrestlMania, are you saying that Austin’s as over as he would be if he won? That’s the general consensus you’re talking about a blanket one-to-one analogy to LA Knight or Cody or anybody else.
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You’re getting to the point they all fall short and here’s your consolation prize. So, you’re less over after that. Like, I wouldn’t want an angle with Roman Reigns right now because it would kill my career.”
This bold declaration by Richards raises questions about the potential consequences of facing Roman Reigns in the squared circle. As Reigns takes a temporary step away from the ring, the impact of his dominance lingers, leaving fans and the wrestling community to ponder the implications of Richards’ eye-opening statement.
While Roman Reigns’ supremacy remains unchallenged for now, the wrestling world grapples with the intriguing notion that feuding with the Tribal Chief might come at a hefty cost—a potential career downturn for those who dare to step into the ring against him.
He has been able to stay as champion due to having the others in the bloodline interferes with his opponent, he can not win without by being alone at any match, every match he has loss yet the narrative continues to put him at the top.