An idea for Roman Reigns

**Mr. Nerfect** · 02-19-2014, 11:22 AM

I had a random idea whilst thinking about the WrestleMania XXX card before, namely how The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family could go down at Elimination Chamber. This got me thinking about an idea that I haven't seen suggested anywhere else.

The WWE is clearly building Roman Reigns up to be a huge deal. And it seems to be going quite well. The WWE wants Reigns to eventually turn face, but the question is when and how. Right now the WWE seems to be in a stage where the WWE is building the credibility of Reigns -- to the point where the audience wants to get behind him as a solo star.

But what if the WWE could keep this going through WrestleMania, build future match-ups and yet not blow their load with Reigns whilst also making him a force to be reckoned with? What if the WWE could keep Reigns' star on the rise, give him main event exposure, yet keep people sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for that face turn? How could this be done?

What if Dean Ambrose's apparent insecurities with Reigns led to him selling out his "brother" to Bray Wyatt at Elimination Chamber?

Think about it: Defeat of The Shield is not merely enough for Bray Wyatt, and his character has been searching for monsters. Earlier this year there were clearly plans for a top babyface to join The Wyatt Family and be the guy that the fans were dying to see break free and turn against the master. Daniel Bryan was put into that role, but he was just too over for it at the time. Roman Reigns, however, is in the process of getting over. He could be perfect as the badass that people want to see break the shackles and cut loose, but disappointingly reaffirms his loyalty to the sinister Bray Wyatt and his mission.

Roman Reigns would become Bray Wyatt's "ultimate weapon." He'd have the powerhouse of The Shield, "The Punisher," and a man that can stand toe-to-toe with anyone in the WWE on any day, and he's backed by Harper & Rowan -- monsters in their own right. Can you just imagine Bray cackling with Reigns by his side. Reigns could even adapt Rowan's line as his own occasionally -- "Run." Perhaps he could even say "Believe in The Family."

John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt has been heavily rumored for WrestleMania XXX, and on-air movements were made towards this storyline, with it seemingly being delayed only for the Elimination Chamber. But whilst Wyatt is a fascinating character, his ring chemisty with John Cena remains untested. Perhaps Bray Wyatt could send Roman Reigns into battle against John Cena instead? Perhaps Roman Reigns could actually defeat John Cena at WrestleMania? I'm sure The Wyatt Family could get involved to back him and Bray up.

This would also add heat to Dean Ambrose. He's not only jealous of Reigns, but he sold him out, arguably just out of spite. It's quite the epic act of betrayal, and it's one that Seth Rollins might not take too lightly. Whilst Reigns is not an issue for Ambrose (whose ensuring that Bray Wyatt takes Reigns captive could also be seen as an act of cowardice -- avoiding confronting Reigns over his intended betrayal), Rollins would be free to take exception to Ambrose, disagree with his treachery and Ambrose trying to crawl back to Rollins ("we were the real stars of The Shield"), who goes to battle for his former partner and his friend, Roman Reigns. Heading into WrestleMania, Rollins could even team occasionally with Cena to do battle with members of The Wyatt Family, and at WrestleMania XXX, Rollins can get his shot at Dean Ambrose, who has hidden behind Bray Wyatt and his monsters for so long.

How long Reigns remains in The Wyatt Family is anyone's guess, but it could be a prolonged thing. Rollins could try and snap Reigns out of it, only for them to have a feud. There could be a moment where Reigns seems like he is about to snap out of it, only for Bray to sick Harper & Rowan on him, leading to a Handicap Match where The Family manage to beat Reigns and he remains subservant. Or maybe Reigns even manages to sneak out the win, but still remains aligned with The Family. Perhaps The Rock could even return later in the year (depending on how his health is doing and how he is doing film schedule-wise) and try to remind Reigns of the family that really matters. If they could keep this going until WrestleMania 31, Reigns vs. The Rock could be a huge match that is the catalyst to Reigns' huge face turn. But that's a long time to build an angle.

Or it could end as early as at WrestleMania itself. Reigns beats Cena and then The Wyatt Family look to take Cena as their own and begin a beat-down of him, only for Reigns to turn on The Family and take them out to (presumably) a massive pop, even from the smarky fans.

02-19-2014, 11:22 AM	#1
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,634	An idea for Roman Reigns I had a random idea whilst thinking about the WrestleMania XXX card before, namely how The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family could go down at Elimination Chamber. This got me thinking about an idea that I haven't seen suggested anywhere else. The WWE is clearly building Roman Reigns up to be a huge deal. And it seems to be going quite well. The WWE wants Reigns to eventually turn face, but the question is when and how. Right now the WWE seems to be in a stage where the WWE is building the credibility of Reigns -- to the point where the audience wants to get behind him as a solo star. But what if the WWE could keep this going through WrestleMania, build future match-ups and yet not blow their load with Reigns whilst also making him a force to be reckoned with? What if the WWE could keep Reigns' star on the rise, give him main event exposure, yet keep people sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for that face turn? How could this be done? What if Dean Ambrose's apparent insecurities with Reigns led to him selling out his "brother" to Bray Wyatt at Elimination Chamber? Think about it: Defeat of The Shield is not merely enough for Bray Wyatt, and his character has been searching for monsters. Earlier this year there were clearly plans for a top babyface to join The Wyatt Family and be the guy that the fans were dying to see break free and turn against the master. Daniel Bryan was put into that role, but he was just too over for it at the time. Roman Reigns, however, is in the process of getting over. He could be perfect as the badass that people want to see break the shackles and cut loose, but disappointingly reaffirms his loyalty to the sinister Bray Wyatt and his mission. Roman Reigns would become Bray Wyatt's "ultimate weapon." He'd have the powerhouse of The Shield, "The Punisher," and a man that can stand toe-to-toe with anyone in the WWE on any day, and he's backed by Harper & Rowan -- monsters in their own right. Can you just imagine Bray cackling with Reigns by his side. Reigns could even adapt Rowan's line as his own occasionally -- "Run." Perhaps he could even say "Believe in The Family." John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt has been heavily rumored for WrestleMania XXX, and on-air movements were made towards this storyline, with it seemingly being delayed only for the Elimination Chamber. But whilst Wyatt is a fascinating character, his ring chemisty with John Cena remains untested. Perhaps Bray Wyatt could send Roman Reigns into battle against John Cena instead? Perhaps Roman Reigns could actually defeat John Cena at WrestleMania? I'm sure The Wyatt Family could get involved to back him and Bray up. This would also add heat to Dean Ambrose. He's not only jealous of Reigns, but he sold him out, arguably just out of spite. It's quite the epic act of betrayal, and it's one that Seth Rollins might not take too lightly. Whilst Reigns is not an issue for Ambrose (whose ensuring that Bray Wyatt takes Reigns captive could also be seen as an act of cowardice -- avoiding confronting Reigns over his intended betrayal), Rollins would be free to take exception to Ambrose, disagree with his treachery and Ambrose trying to crawl back to Rollins ("we were the real stars of The Shield"), who goes to battle for his former partner and his friend, Roman Reigns. Heading into WrestleMania, Rollins could even team occasionally with Cena to do battle with members of The Wyatt Family, and at WrestleMania XXX, Rollins can get his shot at Dean Ambrose, who has hidden behind Bray Wyatt and his monsters for so long. How long Reigns remains in The Wyatt Family is anyone's guess, but it could be a prolonged thing. Rollins could try and snap Reigns out of it, only for them to have a feud. There could be a moment where Reigns seems like he is about to snap out of it, only for Bray to sick Harper & Rowan on him, leading to a Handicap Match where The Family manage to beat Reigns and he remains subservant. Or maybe Reigns even manages to sneak out the win, but still remains aligned with The Family. Perhaps The Rock could even return later in the year (depending on how his health is doing and how he is doing film schedule-wise) and try to remind Reigns of the family that really matters. If they could keep this going until WrestleMania 31, Reigns vs. The Rock could be a huge match that is the catalyst to Reigns' huge face turn. But that's a long time to build an angle. Or it could end as early as at WrestleMania itself. Reigns beats Cena and then The Wyatt Family look to take Cena as their own and begin a beat-down of him, only for Reigns to turn on The Family and take them out to (presumably) a massive pop, even from the smarky fans.