5 reasons why Roman Reigns should beat John Cena in the Universal Championship match at WWE SummerSlam 2021

#1 Roman Reigns emerges as the greatest heel champion and begins an unparalleled dominance

Roman Reigns could lead a new era in WWE after beating John Cena

Roman Reigns has already established himself as one of the best heels in WWE. He is comfortable at the top and has convinced former critics to root for him during his recent run on SmackDown. Any boos directed towards him currently prove one of the two things – fans are either hung up on his previous bookings or are confused by his convincing portrayal of a villain.

No amount of “fight” will prepare you. No amount of “hope” will deliver a win. You will be beaten. You will be pinned. You will acknowledge me. And they will celebrate me. TONIGHT and FOREVER. #MITB #AndStill #ReignsvsEdge pic.twitter.com/VpFydRhLuS
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) July 18, 2021

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On the other hand, we have John Cena, who has been cruelly booed by the audience more times than we count. If you think fan chants directed at Reigns are cruel, you should look up the insults hurled at Cena. Yet he has consistently stayed at the top of the WWE roster and worked through floods of criticism.

It was a little surprising to see the deafening pop that marked John Cena’s WWE return this week, but it mentally transported a lot of us to the late 2000s. He was even taken aback by the positive reaction from the WWE Universe.

"Now that I've given you what you want, it's time to give me what I want."BOTH @WWEUsos acknowledge @WWERomanReigns. #MITB @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/0MGzj9QQAL
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 19, 2021

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Thus, the feud between Roman Reigns and John Cena could potentially help establish Reigns as the greatest heel in WWE history. The Tribal Chief can pick up a convincing victory, forcing the former great to “acknowledge” his dominance.

This would also mark the beginning of an age that could boast of Roman Reigns’ unapparelled dominance alongside Jey and Jimmy Uso, especially now that The Bloodline has all the gold.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das