5 things we learned from WWE Backlash

Modified May 07, 2018 21:39 GMT

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Ent — Roman Reigns had another main event opportunity at Backlash

It's no secret that WWE's powers-that-be desperately want you and I...and everyone else to not only accept Roman Reigns as 'The Guy', but they want us to practically worship this guy.

Sure, the man has a great look, but aside from that, Roman is very rough around the edges and it was proved once again at Backlash, that he lacks that ever-elusive it-factor needed to deliver on the main event stage.

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Reigns went head-to-head against Samoa Joe at Backlash in what was supposed to be the main event of the evening. What was supposed to be the climax of a big show, ended up looking more like a dark match after a Monday Night RAW event.

This match was set up for Roman to take control and prove once-and-for-all that he is WWE's alpha Superstar.

Unfortunately for everyone watching, the match fell quite short of those expectations. Reigns and Joe absolutely no chemistry together, which was sort of expected.

But, even with the lack of chemistry, someone who is the caliber of Superstar that Roman is, is expected to rise above and carry the match, which would subsequently prove all of the naysayers wrong. Sorry, Vince, maybe it's time to look elsewhere for your prize stallion.

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Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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