In a recent stint on the “SI Media” podcast, Roman Reigns shared an insider’s perspective on the shocking decision to use a steel chair on Seth Rollins in their match against Cody Rhodes at Wrestlemania 40. Despite his aggressive strategies, Reigns could not secure victory, resulting in the Undisputed WWE Championship falling into the hands of Rhodes.
In the wrestler’s own words, “Any time I have the opportunity to thrash him, I’m all in. That’s my sentiment towards him. I’ll seize any opening to deal with him head-on. His existence perpetually schools me about whom to trust and how to nurture such trust. It’s an art to maintain him in my crosshairs, preferably at an arm’s length bolstered by a chair.”
Interestingly, on another episode of the “SHAK Wrestling” podcast, Paul Heyman put forth a stellar endorsement for The Bloodline as the pinnacle of wrestling narratives.
This saga powered by the alignment of Roman Reigns and Heyman has been a highlight of WWE television for more than four years. “The Wise Man” had an unequivocal take: “The sheer dedication shown to this storyline over an extended period, compels me to crown it as the topmost. The glory period of the Horsemen or the NWO, or even dramas like (Steve) Austin vs. (Vince) McMahon or (Hulk) Hogan’s tussles with (Randy) Savage or (Roddy) Piper didn’t extend this long. Reading between the lines and absorbing influences from the surroundings, watching the characters grow instead of simply reacting, has truly raised the bar. Take Roman Reigns, whose transformation in 2022 won’t be forgotten in 2024. Each year, his past shapes his present, and every sudden shift is absorbed into the continuum of growth, lending to the storyline’s consistency. Hence, I consider this narrative as the most significant, lucrative, enduring and intriguing. There’s a reason it’s number one, without feigned modesty.”