5 Reasons why Roman Reigns should turn heel in WWE

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Roman Reigns can find new opponents as a heel

One of the biggest drawbacks of Roman Reigns’ run as the babyface is the limited set of opponents whom he can face in WWE. Time and again, he has squared off against other good guys but those names are a handful.

With a heel turn, there will be a whole new world of opportunities to have the ‘Big Dog’ square against some of the best in-ring workers in WWE.

As previously stated, Reigns has improved inside the ring and now he needs opponents who can help bring attention to his skill-set. For that, he needs someone like Daniel Bryan to share the ring. If he moves to RAW, he can feud with Kevin Owens or Aleister Black and they will help create engaging rivalries.

He can even feud with Braun Strowman upon his return as the latter won the Universal Championship only after the ‘Big Dog’ backed out from the match. They also have history but this time, things could be different with Reigns being on the wrong side of the story.

Do you remember the SmackDown episode after WrestleMania 33 where he beat The Undertaker? Reigns walking into an arena echoing with boos and that went on for over 10 minutes. In the end, he just said ‘This is my Yard’ before leaving the ring. That was the best time for Reigns to make a heel turn. The second-best time is now.

The question remains, will WWE take their chances?

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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.

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