5 WWE Superstars who could challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship

#3 AJ Styles could rekindle some magic with Roman Reigns

In the famous words of @JoeyStyles, "OH MY GOD!!!" #ExtremeRules #WWEChampionship @WWERomanReigns @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/fJ6C6JIw0Q

— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2016

This is solely contingent on whether AJ Styles and Paul Heyman would be willing to work together, after the Phenomenal One claimed that Heyman was a liar and that he played a part in the firing of the Good Brothers from WWE. If not, then it is likely that the 2-time WWE Champion will move back to RAW. That would be a shame, considering the in-ring chemistry Styles has with Roman Reigns.

But if the two can co-exist in a storyline together, there is visible money to be made. Styles and Reigns have only ever faced each other twice, but both matches were absolutely brilliant. The former leader of The OC sold like a madman for the Big Dog, who proved his excellence as a wrestler during this series of matches after WrestleMania 32.

Heel Roman Reigns vs babyface AJ Styles could be a phenomenal feud, especially if WWE plays into the real-life heat between Styles and Paul Heyman. It would only make for more compelling TV. A hot angle followed by an excellent match makes for a great feud.

A lot being speculated about AJ Styles potentially wanting to head back to RAW in the draft now Heyman is with Reigns on SmackDown.I mean, Reigns and AJ Styles is fireworks. Add the real Styles/Heyman issues into the mix and you've got a great angle... Just saying 😬

— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) August 30, 2020

There are many arguments for Roman Reigns and AJ Styles to feud over the Universal Championship, but the one argument against it might be enough to ensure it does not happen. Hopefully, WWE can book this program amidst the issues between Styles and Heyman. But it would be understandable if it doesn't happen.