11 Career Defining Matches of Roman Reigns

No other pro wrestling megastar has shown more dominance currently than Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief’s impressive sovereignty over WWE & the profession demands legendary respect for crushing such impossible goals during his career.

The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion & leader of wrestling’s presiding stable, “ The Bloodline “ (Jimmy & Jey Uso, honorary member Sami Zayn, now add new member Solo Sikoa & special counsel/ wise man Paul Heyman. Roman has altered WWE’s Universe as Champ! This wrestling company centers around Reigns. His current days as Champion are 741 days in counting. 

Let’s list his Top 11 matches:

1. Clash at the Castle 2022, WWE Undisputed Championship Match: Roman Reigns versus Drew McIntyre:

The Tribal Chief defended the Title against Britain’s native hero from Scotland, “ The Scottish Warrior, “ in Cardiff, Wales. UK fans made Clash at the Castle feel reminiscent of a WrestleMania atmosphere. Two gladiators fought to resolve their destiny that momentous night within Principality Stadium. Broken Dreams sounded as thousands of passionate fans chanted, Go, Drew McIntyre! What a homecoming indeed. Roman Reigns entered with thunderous disapproval from the crowd, there were some Roman supporters & by comparison, it was overwhelmingly Pro-McIntyre. Wait, no Heyman, Jimmy & Jey Uso, or honorary Uce, Sami Zayn.

Reigns went into battle alone & his body language told another chapter. Drew showed pose & heroic bravery. The Champion created self-doubt about a legitimate concern. This main-event bout delivered magnificently. McIntyre’s determining expressions had countered Reign’s astounded reaction toward the people who naturally favored his opponent. Roman demonstrated greatness & Drew as well. I came away thinking headliner anywhere on the planet. The Head of the Table doesn’t have to be overly dominant & it is about a surviving technique. Solo Sikoa mysteriously appears by interfering and aiding his cousin. Sikora pulled the referee out of the ring before he counted three. McIntyre had Reigns best after hitting a Claymore Kick! He attacks Drew & Roman levels, McIntyre, via the spear. Roman Reigns retains.

2. WrestleMania 38 ( 2022) Winner Takes All Unification Match/ Champion versus Champion Reigns faces Lesnar

AT&T Stadium, wrestling fans jam-packed the Dallas Cowboys’ home for WWE’s two-night spectacle. Roman & Brock have quite a history of competing. Each reinvented themselves & we got Cowboy Brock & Tribal Chief Roman this time. Paul Heyman was an integral component that pieced a compelling story. Heyman & Lesnar’s relationship goes back to when Brock debuted for the company. Reigns’ character was changing, and Paul Heyman fit correctly with his leader. They devised a master plan of betrayal concerning Lesnar. ‘ The Beast Incarnate’ proved them wrong at times. The spotlight was on both men at WrestleMania 38. The Universal Champion endured multiple belly-to-belly suplexes from the WWE Champion. Reigns won by spearing Brock. 

3: Wrestlemania 37-Triple Threat Universal Championship Match: Reigns versus Edge versus Daniel Bryan (2021)

When the Champion is not to cite an overconfident one at that. 2 new contenders will respond. WWE Hall of Famer Edge & Daniel Bryan both desire another golden opportunity. They are growing tired of Roman & his cousins running SmackDown & WWE overall. Each individual has problems with the other. The Rated R Superstar & Bryan targeted Roman. The island of relevancy proved its success rate whenever Reigns wisely separated Bryan & Edge. He quickly isolated one, evening up aggression & opposing two respected in-ring leaders. Roman does a Conchairto to Edge, and The Champ pins Bryan and Edge. 

4. Royal Rumble (2022) -Universal Championship Bout/ Reigns confronts Rollins

Roman Reigns wrestling Seth Rollins manufactured itself perfectly. The former friends who debuted as members of The Shield would meet again. If one person knows Reigns, it would be Seth.

Rollins introduces mind games brilliantly. Everything from their Shield theme music & to him sporting the old ring attire is just genius. I appreciated Roman’s facial expressions of frustration. Seth was getting the better of Reigns. The Champion displayed vulnerabilities during this encounter. You watch two wrestlers that know each other. What more can one ask? Reigns put Rollins in a Guillotine submission & refused to let go & referee Charles Robinson disqualified Roman Reigns. Champion’s advantage-Winner by DQ: Reigns.

5. Universal Title Match: Roman takes on John Cena SummerSlam (2021)

16-time WWE Champion John Cena stunned fans as he came out & starred at Reigns circa Money in the Bank 2021. It would lead to an incredible showdown between generational stars. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas housed “ The Biggest Party of the Summer! “ Cena flourished respecting film acting. Talk about box-office Cena challenges Reigns for the Championship and where else SummerSlam! 

Roaring cheers for Cena. Roman is lifting that World Title. Heyman, Jimmy, & Jey stand near them. We call it a classic presentation. 

Cena & Reigns tested the waters early. Natural tactical methods tell who is in control. John Cena has won critical matches. Roman is a unique case study because Cena never wrestled someone like Reigns. Sure, he’s battled guys his size & bigger. This specific antagonist demands acknowledgment. The Tribal Chief lands a Superman punch & spear combination on Cena. Roman defeating John Cena only elevates his proven game further.

6. SummerSlam (2022 ) Last Man Standing Match; Undisputed WWE Championship Matchup/ Roman Reigns defends opposite Brock Lesnar 

People in Nashville, Tennessee, saw a WrestleMania 38 rematch in a sense. Nissan Stadium was excited.

Lesnar made his anticipated WWE return to avenge that WrestleMania loss. He surprised The Bloodline by coming back. The Master of Suplex City waged war on this group. Every rival of Roman Reigns must overcome the unfavorable odds. 

Brock drove a tractor to the ring & that was appropriate. Matches need logic but some unpredictability too. Reigns with Heyman are in shock. Tables and steps, alongside several other things, were used in afflicting pain. Brock involving the tractor was tremendous. That visual of a ring lifted by this machine. Witnessing Roman fall out with regards to the incident remains unreal. The Uso’s assist Reigns & the Champion nails Brock with his title repeatedly, and Money in the Bank Briefcase & also spears him. The Bloodline buries Lesnar under more tables & steps. 

7. WrestleMania 32-WWE Championship Match: Triple H defends against Roman Reigns (2016)

The mentor educated his pupil & established Roman into the main-event picture. The WWE Champion Triple H & Stephanie McMahon. They represent “ The Authority! “ NXT’s founding father & future Hall of Famer taught Roman, How to play the Game. 

The crowd in Dallas supported the Champion. Roman was not well-received by fans. The Big Dog era transitioned into a forced Roman Empire and began struggling. A monumental win over Triple H could help. Roman Reigns evades a Sledgehammer & hits “ The Game via a Spear. “ Roman wins the WWE Championship. 

8. ( 2014 )WWE SummerSlam Roman faces Randy Orton: 

Orton helped make a superstar in Roman Reigns. The Viper brought out his opponent’s intensity during the match. The third-generation wrestler combats the second-generation wrestler in a memorable contest. Orton competed flawlessly, with in-ring ability. Realistically, Roman was not going to out-wrestle Randy. So, magnify your strengths & limit your weaknesses. Reigns adjusted a winning mentality by defeating Orton in Los Angeles! He countered the punt kick finisher & connected it with his signature spear.

9. WrestleMania 33-No Holds Barred Match/ Roman meets The Undertaker (2017)

A respected Icon awaits Roman in his yard ( wrestling ring) & its WWE Hall of Famer Undertaker kept evolving yearly. Long before Reigns claimed his territory, out of the darkness came wrestling’s prolific talents. If Roman chose to be that beneficiary, Everybody dreams of beating the phenom. Taker reminded us why he possesses intangible qualities & for Reigns to be the next main-event wrestler. Pinning Taker epitomized arriving at the next level.

Roman proved his worth & he impressed when wrestling the legends. The Big Dog overwhelmed Undertaker. Repeated Chair shots & spears took this renowned athlete down.

10. Friday Night SmackDown (2022) Universal Championship bout; Roman versus Matt Riddle

Minneapolis had seen Matt Riddle bring the intensely rapid offense keeping the Champ off-balance. Riddle proved himself in NXT & his extraordinary run as one half of RK-Bro reenergized Matt’s main-roster push. After Orton suffered an injury, Riddle gained momentum in wrestling singles matches. The Rivalry with The Uso’s programmed Riddle challenging Roman. 

Roman showed viewers more of his polished wrestling style after years of experiencing the genre’s best. The Champion gave back in allowing Riddle to shine here. Roman slowed the match tempo down comparing previous contests. Every great wrestler gives & takes for their competitor. Reigns obtained that gesture, and Matt Riddle looked stronger because of it.

11. (2020) Hell in a Cell- I Quit Match Universal Championship Match; Roman versus Jey Uso

Roman Reigns wasn’t bashful about disciplining family members. He manipulated people into carrying out deeds against disrespectful threats. Failure is shameful & The Head of the Table listens before acting.

Jey Uso learned a new meaning to the phrase tough love after Reigns brutalized his cousin inside Hell in a Cell! The Tribal Chief punished Jey while being dominant. Reigns used Jey as an example to get the message across. Bloodline loyalty defines greatness. The Universal Title holder won by locking in the Guillotine choke submission. Jimmy pleaded & Roman expressed conflicting emotions before Reigns choked him out with a Guillotine! Jimmy uttered the words, “ I Quit “ saving his brother.

There are the Top 11! We acknowledge Roman Reigns.

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