It's hard to believe that Roman Reigns was born and not built in a lab for the express purpose of WWE greatness.
Even in a group filled with so much talent, Reigns stands out, a beast among men. His power, explosiveness, look and energy make him a captivating force in the ring.
His resume is in the process of being written, so no one knows what it will end up looking like, but one can't help but get giddy thinking of how good he can end up being.
As one-third of Triple H's guard dogs, Reigns is thriving.
This has allowed him, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to be in a prominent position in a story where they are not the central figures. The Shield and Randy Orton serve as Daniel Bryan's obstacles back to the WWE Championship.
They rarely lose, often choosing for a match to descend into chaos rather than allow a defeat.
This has made The Shield look mighty strong since their debut as their loss column remains meager. Reigns has often been the one to gain the decisive pin in their wins thanks to his spear.
That helps him in the future as WWE doesn't have to build him up the way it does so many Superstars. Reigns is already built and ready to go.
The 6'3'', 265-pound former defensive tackle has the most upside in a group teeming with it. Rollins and Ambrose are the more polished products now, but Reigns' physical gifts can make him the one who leaves the biggest impact with WWE.
Blue-Chipper
Much of the praise Reigns has earned has been of the collective kind, aimed at The Shield as a whole.
Chris Jericho called the group "hard-hitting" and “smart," for example. He used the hashtag "future," a word often tossed around when discussing The Shield.
Praise aimed at Reigns individually often suggests that he will only continue to get better.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated sees world title potential in him.
Hall of Famer Jim Ross' compared him to one of the all-time greats. Ross wrote on his blog that Reigns reminded him of The Rock early in his career in terms of "physical frame, intellect, and overall, natural athleticism."
The Rock thinks highly of him as well. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, "The Great One" named Reigns as an up-and-comer to keep an eye on.
Even if The Rock is just giving a plug to Reigns because he's related to him, he's absolutely right.
Reigns is a special talent. WWE Superstars can learn the nuances of the business over time and learn to hone their personalities, but Reigns' strengths aren't given out often.
Roaring Warrior
Reigns looks the part of a WWE Superstar.
He's the guy that stomps into a room and forces an audience to take notice. It's not just that he's a big guy, but he is both intimidating and attractive. Having the female portion of the audience swoon for him is going to be big.
Randy Orton's handsomeness has certainly helped him and a good chunk of John Cena's fanbase is made up of adoring females.
Should Reigns get anywhere near as popular as those men, his career will be deemed a major success. Aside from looking like a Spartan from 300, Reigns intrigues because of his intensity.
From when he roars in the ring to when he barks on the microphone, Reigns is difficult to ignore.
Of his Shield brethren, he's the least refined and least charming but is enthralling, nonetheless. Not all top Superstars have to be comedians or great actors; there's room for monsters and warriors as well.
On most of their promos on WWE Raw, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are much more controlled in their performances, while Reigns just seems to explode with anger.
WWE doesn't need him to become Roddy Piper or anything, but getting him to better channel that aggression will allow him to venture out on his own into the main event scene.
Charging Beast
That intensity is what makes his in-ring performances so mesmerizing. With WWE hiring more and more high-flyers and speedsters, power is becoming more of a commodity.
Not yet 30 years old, Reigns is a brawler who captures our attention, but his athleticism and showmanship is going to be what elevates him past his fellow powerhouses as he continues to grow.
Reigns' version of the spear evokes images of a demolition derby.
He is explosive as he charges at his foe, surprisingly quick for his size. That's evident when he lands his Superman punch as well, soaring like some comic-book character come to life.
Bray Wyatt was once known as "The Army Tank with a Ferrari Engine," but that's a moniker more fitting for Reigns.
It's this part of his game that mixed with his aggression that forced fans to take notice from his first match on.
When Reigns debuted alongside Ambrose and Rollins against Team Hell No and Ryback at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in 2012, he popped on the screen.
Though not the mat wrestler Lesnar is, Reigns is similarly compelling in terms of intensity. When an opponent hits him, he appears to be furious. When he's on offense, he looks to be more focused on destruction than victory.
In a match against Bryan on WWE SmackDown, Reigns also showed off his theatrical skills, grimacing after Bryan's attacks. This kind of drama, along with Reigns' physical ability, is going to lead to some memorable matches.
Ceiling
If you were to have a WWE draft, choosing from the up-and-comers on the roster, a conservative drafter might select another more experienced wrestler, but the aggressive drafter would take Reigns.
He has yet to have a standout singles match, doesn't have elite mic skills and betting on him is to bet on him to grow into greatness.
That's a bet many would be willing to take. Picturing Reigns with the World Heavyweight Championship or WWE Championship over his shoulder is not difficult.
He's just too strong, too athletic and exudes too much "it factor" to be some middling talent. Reigns has the potential to be one of WWE's top guys for years to come.
Beyond that, he has the potential to surpass many of his fellow members of the famed Anoa'i family. He is as compelling as Umaga, but smoother and quicker. He's a better athlete than either of The Wild Samoans and it's easy to understand why Ross sees flashes of young Rock in him.
Should he continue to improve at the rate he has since leaving Florida Championship Wrestling behind, Reigns will be one of the best talents of his generation. Bookers and promoters will then be scrambling to find the scientist who constructed him.So him being tossed around as of late by PG babyface Darren Young might not be BEST FOR BUSINESS,don't you think?
Even in a group filled with so much talent, Reigns stands out, a beast among men. His power, explosiveness, look and energy make him a captivating force in the ring.
His resume is in the process of being written, so no one knows what it will end up looking like, but one can't help but get giddy thinking of how good he can end up being.
As one-third of Triple H's guard dogs, Reigns is thriving.
This has allowed him, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to be in a prominent position in a story where they are not the central figures. The Shield and Randy Orton serve as Daniel Bryan's obstacles back to the WWE Championship.
They rarely lose, often choosing for a match to descend into chaos rather than allow a defeat.
This has made The Shield look mighty strong since their debut as their loss column remains meager. Reigns has often been the one to gain the decisive pin in their wins thanks to his spear.
That helps him in the future as WWE doesn't have to build him up the way it does so many Superstars. Reigns is already built and ready to go.
The 6'3'', 265-pound former defensive tackle has the most upside in a group teeming with it. Rollins and Ambrose are the more polished products now, but Reigns' physical gifts can make him the one who leaves the biggest impact with WWE.
Blue-Chipper
Much of the praise Reigns has earned has been of the collective kind, aimed at The Shield as a whole.
Chris Jericho called the group "hard-hitting" and “smart," for example. He used the hashtag "future," a word often tossed around when discussing The Shield.
Praise aimed at Reigns individually often suggests that he will only continue to get better.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated sees world title potential in him.
Hall of Famer Jim Ross' compared him to one of the all-time greats. Ross wrote on his blog that Reigns reminded him of The Rock early in his career in terms of "physical frame, intellect, and overall, natural athleticism."
The Rock thinks highly of him as well. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, "The Great One" named Reigns as an up-and-comer to keep an eye on.
Even if The Rock is just giving a plug to Reigns because he's related to him, he's absolutely right.
Reigns is a special talent. WWE Superstars can learn the nuances of the business over time and learn to hone their personalities, but Reigns' strengths aren't given out often.
Roaring Warrior
Reigns looks the part of a WWE Superstar.
He's the guy that stomps into a room and forces an audience to take notice. It's not just that he's a big guy, but he is both intimidating and attractive. Having the female portion of the audience swoon for him is going to be big.
Randy Orton's handsomeness has certainly helped him and a good chunk of John Cena's fanbase is made up of adoring females.
Should Reigns get anywhere near as popular as those men, his career will be deemed a major success. Aside from looking like a Spartan from 300, Reigns intrigues because of his intensity.
From when he roars in the ring to when he barks on the microphone, Reigns is difficult to ignore.
Of his Shield brethren, he's the least refined and least charming but is enthralling, nonetheless. Not all top Superstars have to be comedians or great actors; there's room for monsters and warriors as well.
On most of their promos on WWE Raw, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are much more controlled in their performances, while Reigns just seems to explode with anger.
WWE doesn't need him to become Roddy Piper or anything, but getting him to better channel that aggression will allow him to venture out on his own into the main event scene.
Charging Beast
That intensity is what makes his in-ring performances so mesmerizing. With WWE hiring more and more high-flyers and speedsters, power is becoming more of a commodity.
Not yet 30 years old, Reigns is a brawler who captures our attention, but his athleticism and showmanship is going to be what elevates him past his fellow powerhouses as he continues to grow.
Reigns' version of the spear evokes images of a demolition derby.
He is explosive as he charges at his foe, surprisingly quick for his size. That's evident when he lands his Superman punch as well, soaring like some comic-book character come to life.
Bray Wyatt was once known as "The Army Tank with a Ferrari Engine," but that's a moniker more fitting for Reigns.
It's this part of his game that mixed with his aggression that forced fans to take notice from his first match on.
When Reigns debuted alongside Ambrose and Rollins against Team Hell No and Ryback at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in 2012, he popped on the screen.
Though not the mat wrestler Lesnar is, Reigns is similarly compelling in terms of intensity. When an opponent hits him, he appears to be furious. When he's on offense, he looks to be more focused on destruction than victory.
In a match against Bryan on WWE SmackDown, Reigns also showed off his theatrical skills, grimacing after Bryan's attacks. This kind of drama, along with Reigns' physical ability, is going to lead to some memorable matches.
Ceiling
If you were to have a WWE draft, choosing from the up-and-comers on the roster, a conservative drafter might select another more experienced wrestler, but the aggressive drafter would take Reigns.
He has yet to have a standout singles match, doesn't have elite mic skills and betting on him is to bet on him to grow into greatness.
That's a bet many would be willing to take. Picturing Reigns with the World Heavyweight Championship or WWE Championship over his shoulder is not difficult.
He's just too strong, too athletic and exudes too much "it factor" to be some middling talent. Reigns has the potential to be one of WWE's top guys for years to come.
Beyond that, he has the potential to surpass many of his fellow members of the famed Anoa'i family. He is as compelling as Umaga, but smoother and quicker. He's a better athlete than either of The Wild Samoans and it's easy to understand why Ross sees flashes of young Rock in him.
Should he continue to improve at the rate he has since leaving Florida Championship Wrestling behind, Reigns will be one of the best talents of his generation. Bookers and promoters will then be scrambling to find the scientist who constructed him.So him being tossed around as of late by PG babyface Darren Young might not be BEST FOR BUSINESS,don't you think?
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