5 Reasons why Roman Reigns should turn heel in WWE

#4 Roman Reigns gets heat naturally

WWE have had Roman Reigns headlining WrestleMania on several occasions. This has highlighted the amount of trust that Vince McMahon has in his Superstar. Despite everything he does for the company, one can’t deny that a considerable portion of the WWE fanbase won’t waste a second in showing their displeasure with him.

One of the reasons behind this organic heat from the fans towards Reigns can be traced back to a few years when he was being billed as the top guy of the company – something that hasn’t changed much.

At the time, many felt that his counterparts deserved the spotlight instead of him but WWE were adamant about pushing him towards the top. This ultimately resulted in a negative reaction towards the ‘Big Dog’, which has now reduced considerably owing to his dedication and hard work towards honing his craft.

Yet, there are instances when it seems like he will gain heat even if he is the babyface in the given storyline. He needs heels like Baron Corbin to put him over. On the contrary, if he goes up against someone like ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt or AJ Styles, he will again be perceived as the heel. The best way to deal with this would be to make him the heel which will then allow the creatives to book him strongly without hurting his gimmick.

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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