Roman Reigns has consolidated its legacy in WWE as one of the most entertaining superstars that have stepped on the quadrilateral. Its 1316 days with the universal title could not be replicated in decades. The OTC is currently involved in an intense rivalry against Seth Rollins and CM Punk, and are scheduled to face in Wrestlemania 41 in a triple threat fight. They will close the first night of the event.
This year marks the tenth star event of Reigns in Wrestlemania. It has an impressive record of nine wins and three losses in the shows shows, with only defeats against Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes.
However, despite having an impressive curriculum in Wrestlemania, the undisputed tribal chief has had great failures in Mania. This article analyzes the five greatest failures that the OTC has had in the shows shows.
#5. The “theft of the century” by Seth Rollins in Wrestlemania 31
In Wrestlemania 31, 2015, the winner of Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns, confronted Brock Lesnar champion in an individual fight for the WWE title. The encounter was intense, since both superstars were determined to destroy each other.
The incarnate beast dominated Reigns, brutally shaking it with its characteristic supplex city, and also opened his head, covering the blood challenger. Many thought Roman would finally overcome adversity and beat Lesnar.
However, when Reigns began to win impulse, things took a quick turn, and Seth executed the “theft of the century”, exchanging his Money in the Bank contract, turning the fight for the title into a triple threat.
Rollins finally came out victorious and became the new WWE champion. According to reports, the OTC was scheduled to win the fight, but the plans changed at the last moment because fans were not receiving Roman well. This is considered one of Roman Reigns's greatest setbacks.
#4. Roman Reigns breaking Undertaker's streak
The WrestleMania streak of The Undertaker is one of the largest records that cannot be replicated in a long time. The phenomenon and WWE made history, since the dead man was undefeated in the shows shows for almost three decades.
Wrestlemania XXX saw the shocking final of the streak at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Although fans were upset with the decision, having a monstrous heel in the figure of Lesnar was relatively acceptable.
In Wrestlemania 33, Reigns faced The Undertaker and became the second star to defeat the member of the Hall of Fame in the shows shows. However, fans strongly criticized the idea and turned against Reigns.
Many felt that the company was forcing Roman in the fans' throat, even though it could not connect organically. In addition, experts and analysts believed that the headquarters in Stamford fogged the legacy of the dead man by making him lose against Reigns at that time.
#3. The fight against Triple H was disappointing
Reigns faced Triple H in Wrestlemania 32 in the star fight for the WWE championship. The great dog came out victorious. Despite a great victory like Babyface, fans were not happy with combat.
Fans and experts believed that WWE forced the rivalry in their throats. The story was not well built and lacked intensity, and the place of the star event could have been given to someone else, since the result was predictable.
#2. Fight against Brock Lesnar in 2018
Reigns and Lesnar have been an important part of the other races and have starred 'Mania three times together. Their fighting in Wrestlemania 31 and 38 captured attention and were well received by fans.
However, his meeting in 'Mania 34 turned out to be a nightmare for the company. 2018 was a year in which the promotion based in Stamford, under the creative direction of former CEO Vince McMahon, fought to connect with fans, and many felt that the company's stories were not as fascinating as they used to be.
Fans rejected star fight between Roman Reigns and Lesnar. They chanted “boring” and even played with a beach ball during combat, showing their disinterest in the confrontation.
#1. Lose the title against Cody Rhodes in Wrestlemania 40
Rhodes ended with the four -year reign of Roman Reigns in Wrestlemania XL, creating a massive moment. Fans were very involved in rivalry and supported The American Nightmare, wanting to see him leave victorious after having previously lost in WM 39.
However, a part of fans had a different opinion: Roman Reigns should have retained the title and had his dreamed against The Rock. For many, the OTC should not have lost the title, since it massively affected his character and, according to some, he derailed his impulse. In addition, the dream combat between Rock and Reigns is unlikely to occur in the predictable future.
