Roman Reigns is the main attraction right now because The Rock and Cody Rhodes are vying for a matchup with the Bloodline leader at WrestleMania 40. Reigns, however, has been in the spotlight before. He was quite the babyface in the ring years ago, and he even made headlines once by almost being arrested.
Reigns was previously suspended, but he defied the decision to stay out of the ring. Former Shield member Reigns showed his tenacity by refusing to back down when WWE management enlisted the help of the police in response to his ignoring orders.
When Roman Reigns wrestled with the police on WWE RAW
Roman Reigns has risen to prominence in modern wrestling as the current WWE Universal Champion. His growth in the ring is on full display as he goes from being beloved by fans to a villainous Tribal Chief. Even if fans weren’t always rooting for Reigns, it’s interesting to think about his past as a heroic figure.
Even though he was referred to as “The Big Dog” at the time, not everyone welcomed Reigns into the ring. As a result, leading up to his WrestleMania match with Brock Lesnar, there was a shocking incident on an edition of WWE Raw in March 2018. After being placed on suspension the week before, Reigns made a bold appearance on Raw, only to be “arrested” during a brawl with Lesnar and an altercation with U.S. Marshals.
Reigns got into a violent confrontation with the Marshals when they tried to touch him, even though he seemed prepared to take the penalties. Their intense enmity was on full display as Lesnar finally stepped in and attacked Reigns brutally, leaving him bleeding and bleeding out on the canvas.
Why does Roman Reigns work part-time in WWE?
Over the last year, Roman Reigns has been criticized for his rare appearances while being the champion. Reigns’ minimal title defenses have frustrated fans, particularly given his long reign. But that was then, and this is now—Reigns’ championship reign is on track to shatter records.
Reigns has been on a curtailed schedule since early 2022, which has caused some fans to feel distant from his reign. He’s been less visible for a purpose. In 2024, at the Royal Rumble, Reigns demonstrated his supremacy by successfully defending his championship in a tough, fatal four-way match. With Cody Rhodes and maybe The Rock in his corner, he will be wrestling for the fourth year in a row at WrestleMania.
A number of years ago, Reigns was forced to take a break from WWE as a result of his ongoing fight against leukemia. Reigns later decided to skip WrestleMania 36 to focus on getting well amid the COVID-19 epidemic. Reigns continues to be a top attraction for WWE while working a reduced schedule, and his choice to work fewer hours helps him maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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