At Saturday night’s WrestleMania 40 (Night One) pay-per-view event, Roman Reigns and The Rock defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event.
During the post-show media scrum, the Tribal Chief commented on how it feels to become the superstar with the most WrestleMania main events in WWE history, what it means to attract The Rock back to WWE, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the media scrum below:
On how it feels to become the superstar with the most WrestleMania main events in WWE history: “I’m already thinking about 10. Thinking about the next night. We’re going to smash tomorrow and then we’re going to move on, that’s how it is, that’s what greatness is, we don’t sit in it or worry about the next goal, write that down.”
On Pat McAfee saying during the WrestleMania 40 broadcast that Roman Reigns is currently suffering from leukemia: “I’m still on oral chemotherapy, it’s a medication that I’m going to have to remain on for my entire life, most likely, so that’s just part of my personal battle. It doesn’t effect, thank God, I’m still able to perform. I think anybody in my position would say that health is wealth and as long as I can continue to perform and then you already know that that’s at bay, so we’re good, it’s in remission, but it’s something that is still a part of my life.”
On what it means to attract The Rock back to WWE: “I feel like what we did tonight started in August of 2020. In order to attract a global superstar like my cousin, you gotta have your shit together, you gotta be on the up and up, you gotta have something special going on because he always has something special being offered, so this had to be something even greater than even Hollywood could offer, and he does all kinds of stuff now, he’s that successful, so for him to pay attention to us and want to be involved with what we’re doing, it just speaks to how special the Bloodline is and how we primed this place and made this place a destination for everybody. There is no question now, this is the place to be and it’s because of us, through the most turbulent times, COVID, no fans, everything that has gone on, Tribal Chief and the Wise Man keep it steady around here.”
On what it meant to be in the ring with The Rock: “This is what I’ve been dreaming my whole life. When I got in the business, I didn’t even think, it wasn’t even a thought it would be possible, because either he has moved on, or it was going to be more of an appearance based situation, but I’ve used the same mindset the whole time, in the high tide I lift up everybody, and the first thing I wanted to do was lift my family, the Usos, Solo, and Dwayne is no different. We primed this thing perfectly, we set the launchpad, and we placed The Rock in it and now we took off. Everything we do doesn’t happen if we don’t get to this point and if I don’t make the choice to, because I could have easily been like, man, we got it, we don’t need anybody, but we chose to put the Usos in a spotlight, we chose to put Solo in the spotlight, we chose to lift everybody up, that’s my M-O man, I’m not messing around with this Bloodline thing, it’s for real to me.”
On learning to use silence and tell deeper stories: “When we were in the middle of the pandemic, we hadn’t even gone into the Thunderdome, and I’m watching these guys in an empty warehouse, and I’m like, they’re wrestling the same, they’re trying to do the same thing. I had the advantage of being on the sideline at the time, but I knew exactly what I needed to do, it was time to change the game, to use this silence, and allow your voice to be boosted, allow yourself to take it into different dialogue, you don’t just have to be sitting in the middle of the ring shouting above people chanting. Now we can tell stories, now we can get into deeper dialogue, Game of Thrones style, you better pay attention, you better listen up, because next week more info is coming, and we said it from the very beginning, we didn’t stumble upon this, we knew exactly what we were doing, pay attention because layers are coming, information is coming.”
Roman Reigns and The Rock made history at WrestleMania 40 (Night One) by defeating Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event. This victory not only solidified their dominance in the wrestling world but also marked a significant milestone for Roman Reigns. In a post-show media scrum, Reigns discussed his feelings about becoming the superstar with the most WrestleMania main events in WWE history, attracting The Rock back to WWE, and his personal battle with leukemia.
Reigns expressed his focus on the future and his determination to continue achieving greatness. He stated, “I’m already thinking about 10. Thinking about the next night. We’re going to smash tomorrow and then we’re going to move on, that’s how it is, that’s what greatness is, we don’t sit in it or worry about the next goal.”
During the WrestleMania 40 broadcast, commentator Pat McAfee mentioned that Reigns is currently battling leukemia. Reigns clarified that he is still on oral chemotherapy and will likely have to remain on it for his entire life. However, he emphasized that his health does not hinder his ability to perform. He acknowledged the importance of health and expressed gratitude for being able to continue doing what he loves.
One of the highlights of WrestleMania 40 was the return of The Rock to WWE. Reigns discussed the significance of attracting such a global superstar back to the company. He credited the success of this achievement to the Bloodline, a group he is a part of, and their ability to create something greater than what Hollywood could offer. Reigns stated, “There is no question now, this is the place to be and it’s because of us.”
Being in the ring with The Rock was a dream come true for Reigns. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted the importance of lifting up his family members and fellow wrestlers. Reigns emphasized that the success they achieved would not have been possible without the support and collaboration of everyone involved.
Reigns also discussed the importance of using silence and deeper storytelling in wrestling. He recognized that during the pandemic, with no fans in attendance, there was an opportunity to change the game and tell more meaningful stories. Reigns stated, “Now we can tell stories, now we can get into deeper dialogue, Game of Thrones style, you better pay attention, you better listen up, because next week more info is coming.”
Overall, Roman Reigns’ victory at WrestleMania 40 and his subsequent comments during the media scrum showcased his determination, gratitude, and commitment to elevating the world of professional wrestling. With his record-breaking achievements and his ability to attract global superstars like The Rock, Reigns has solidified his status as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.