5 WWE NXT 2.0 dream matches for Roman Reigns

Ever since assuming the role of Head of the Table, Roman Reigns has been tearing through the WWE roster like a hot knife through butter.

The current WWE Universal Champion holds wins against the likes of Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Edge, and even in kayfabe, sending Daniel Bryan to a far off distant place under the alias Bryan Danielson.

The journey hasn't always been as smooth sailing, however. Roman Reigns has had to endure adversity and undergo mammoth change to get on the right track in WWE.

Roman Reigns was introduced to WWE fans as the powerhouse of The Shield, along with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The dissolution of the faction saw Roman Reigns break off into the role as the WWE Champion elect.

The issues with the sudden leap in trajectory were plain to fans; Roman Reigns was seen as a corporate construct designed to be the face of the company.

Fans rejected his ascent - vehemently, at times - and it was only after his absence, when he returned to destroy Braun Strowman and The Fiend for the WWE Universal Championship, where he was at last embraced by the fans.

Although Roman Reigns has had one of the most storied tenures in this modern era of WWE, many tend to forget his short stint in NXT.

Roman Reigns is the prime example of a talent that WWE wants to see produced at NXT. That reason is the exact implication behind the reboot of NXT, NXT 2.0.

So it remains a valid question to ask: what would it be like if Roman Reigns were to return to his forgotten foundation, NXT? Who would await the Tribal Chief on NXT 2.0? Here's 5 ideas.

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#5 Roman Reigns vs Solo Sikoa

Roman Reigns belongs to a legendary wrestling dynasty hailing from Samoa, the Anoa'i Family. Roman Reigns has a bloodline connection to Hollywood heavyweight and WWE legend The Rock, as well as Rikishi, Jacob Fatu, Umaga, and The Usos.

Solo Sikoa is the latest in his bloodline to step inside the walls of WWE. He has been gradually introduced to the audience of NXT 2.0, and has yet to make his full in-ring debut.

But as the younger brother of SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos, Solo Sikoa is seemingly destined for greatness in the business.

Roman Reigns has beaten The Usos into submission and servitude, and now they serve as his enforcers. Maybe on a trip back to NXT, he would like to add the third brother to The Bloodline.

#4 Roman Reigns vs Pete Dunne

The Bruiserweight Pete Dunne has enjoyed quite the meteoric rise during his time with NXT, in a way very similar to how Roman Reigns rose through WWE.

Much like Roman Reigns has done with the Universal title, Dunne reigned supreme as the NXT UK Champion in a dominant and destructive run.

They both share similarities as brawlers who like to batter their opponents before taking the W, and share the same chip on their shoulder that has driven them to success.

Should Roman Reigns invite anyone to the Island of Relevancy, maybe Pete Dunne will answer the call. Until then, at least, we can eagerly await to see Pete Dunne's right hand man Ridge Holland take on Roman Reigns on SmackDown.

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#3 Roman Reigns vs Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker is a legitimate hot prospect in NXT 2.0, and more than likely the first homegrown face of the developmental vision of NXT 2.0.

Roman Reigns, like Bron, was also selected to be the face of WWE after his run as the raging bull of The Shield.

Roman Reigns was hotshotted into the WWE Championship picture in a similar way to Bron Breakker.

The main event push is a device used by WWE to test the waters with them in the title picture, and see whether they are ready to carry the burden and work the expected level of a main eventer.

It is indicative that WWE sees both Bron Breakker and Roman Reigns in a similar light, as if they can legitimately sit on the WWE throne and represent the brand as the face of the company.

Reigns is an example of the formula played out, and Bron Breakker can be the next of his type.

A battle between the two would be an athletic and devastating contest pitting two of those cut from the same cloth against one another.

#2 Roman Reigns vs Johnny Gargano

Roman Reigns' dominant run as the Tribal Chief works best when stood opposite a loveable underdog. That's why Roman Reigns vs Daniel Bryan worked so well. Roman Reigns is the Bloodline behemoth backed by his cousins, The Usos, and capable of beating any opponent into submission.

Johnny Gargano was once the most over babyface in all of WWE. His series with best friend turned nemesis Tomasso Ciampa delivered one of the most compelling and heartfelt storylines in the history of the company.

All of his success so far with NXT can be attributed to his emotionally gripping and convincing character work, combined with his unbelievable in-ring work rate and performative storytelling.

Roman Reigns vs babyface Johnny Gargano in NXT 2.0 would be the ultimate David vs Goliath tale, the Tribal Chief of WWE vs the most endurant superhero of NXT.

Roman Reigns could try to devastate Gargano with his savage brutality and Johnny Wrestling would be tasked with the steepest of uphill battles.

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#1 Roman Reigns vs Tomasso Ciampa

Tomasso Ciampa is the current face of NXT 2.0, as the first NXT Champion in the new era.

Roman Reigns and Tomasso Ciampa share a sweet spot of similarities and differences that makes for an intriguing battle.

They are both brutal, capable of going beyond the rulebook to keep their obsession: the throne.

Where they differentiate is the approach they are taking with their championship reigns.

Roman Reigns is a champion, believing he is levels above the rest of the roster to the point where he feels he doesn't need to defend the title against any of his peers. Whereas Tomasso Ciampa is a champion keen to protect the legacy of the black and yellow iteration of NXT, and usher in the new generation of NXT 2.0.

Roman Reigns takes no greater pleasure than smashing his challengers down, whereas as seen with his match against Bron Breakker, Tomasso Ciampa is capable of making his challengers look like a million bucks.

Both sharing a mean streak, Roman Reigns and Tomasso Ciampa would engage in a war of undying sadism. Both men lead the brand they represent, Ciampa as NXT Champion and Roman Reigns as Universal Champion.

Maybe one day we can see Roman Reigns try to stamp his SmackDown authority on the face of NXT.

Who is currently on the NXT 2.0 roster that you'd like to see square off against the Tribal Chief. Let us know in the comments.