3 Roman Reigns dream matches we would have loved to see

Modified Feb 27, 2019 09:20 GMT

#1 Roman Reigns vs Hulk Hogan

A match that could have transcended generations

This is a sure shot WrestleMania calibre match if there ever was one.

Hogan is considered to be the wrestler who was responsible for bringing wrestling to the mainstream media with the help of his Hollywood connections. He is quite probably the most recognizable wrestler on the planet.

The visual of Hogan eating a thunderous Superman Punch, and immediately hulking up, would have been a moment to remember. Hogan was able to break the generation barrier and battle The Rock in one of the most famous matches in WrestleMania history.

Unfortunately, Reigns came in too late and we were deprived of one of the biggest dream-matches a wrestling fan could ever imagine. The fans almost got to see John Cena vs Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 25, but Hogan's sudden injury prevented it from happening.

A decade later, an ageing Hogan is unable to put a proper wrestling match, and the bout that could've easily sold a WrestleMania will always be a pipe dream.

About the author

Abhilash Mendhe is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda with nearly five years of experience. He completed his MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management in 2016 and worked with multiple banking institutions, including Tech Mahindra. While he started writing WWE articles for Sportskeeda in 2019 as a hobby, it eventually became a significant part of his professional journey.

Abhilash checks his articles thrice before sending them to the editing team, ensuring his work is highly accurate and reliable.

He has interviewed prominent pro wrestling personalities like Noam Dar, Angry Miz Girl, Brendan Cobbina, and Jesse Lambert. Abhilash is a big fan of AEW star Orange Cassidy, as he believes the former International Champion’s on-screen gimmick of an extremely lazy guy resonates with him.

Given the opportunity to script WWE’s next big storyline, Abhilash would treat fans to the second installment of The Bloodline Civil War. He would book Roman Reigns to re-form The Bloodline with The Usos and Sami Zayn upon his comeback. The angle would see The Tribal Chief-led group go head-to-head with The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu in a blockbuster family feud.

When not reporting on pro wrestling, Abhilash likes to work out, go on walks, read, and explore new eateries.

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Edited by Anirban Banerjee