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Roman Reigns has found himself in a dangerous situation as far as the defense of his WWE World Heavyweight Championship is concerned. In a twist to the ongoing feud between Roman Reigns and 'The Authority', WWE chairman, Vince McMahon, announced on RAW that Reigns would have to defend his title against 29 other superstars in the Royal Rumble match!
Will he win the match? It will be his second Royal Rumble win in a row if he does! Share your opinion in the poll below....
Here are my Top 5 feud picks for Roman Reigns in 2016. I'm not sure if you'll agree but these are the feuds that will add some zing to his reign. For a truly memorable run as WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns must be booked in feuds that are extra-ordinary and unpredictable.
1. TRIPLE H
The battle-lines are drawn and a massive feud between Roman Reigns and Triple H is in the making after what went down at TLC. The ferocious attack on the company COO by Roman Reigns sets the stage for a possible showdown between the two at WrestleMania 32. For the time being, expect to see a big build-up with the McMahons doing everything in their power to stifle Reigns.
Surprised? Don't be! Family feuds rarely go wrong. This is the kind of feud Roman Reigns needs to make his run as WWE Champion unforgettable. The Rock and Roman Reigns are cousins. Seeing them going at it in a pay-per-view like Summer Slam would be awesome!
3. SETH ROLLINS
It's inevitable. When the 'Architect' returns, he'll be staking claim to the title he vacated due to injury. While not in the same league as a feud with 'The Rock' and Triple H, it's got to happen to bring their rivalry to a conclusive end. There can't be a 'Shield' reunion otherwise.
4. STING
A Sting vs Roman Reigns feud will work best after a 'Shield' reunion where the 'Hounds of Justice' could be seen as hunting down the 'Vigilante'.
5. BROCK LESNAR
Roman Reigns put up the fight of his life against Brock Lesnar in the main event at WrestleMania 31 but he was clearly on the receiving end. When the two face-off again, mountains will tremble. I can't think of a bigger power-packed feud than one involving 'The Beast' and 'The Powerhouse'.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 FEUD PICKS FOR ROMAN REIGNS IN 2016?
What an awesome moment! WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, may not have been in the main event on RAW, but he sure made his presence felt during the match.
'The Powerhouse' provided much-needed reinforcement for Dean Ambrose who was locked in a ferocious battle against Sheamus (and interfering members of the 'League of Nations') in a Steel Cage match.
And guess what? At one point during the brawl, Roman Reigns threw a steel chair over the top of the cage and it landed as though it had a mind of its own!
Roman Reigns closes out 2015 as the new WWE champion. In an awesome rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship a night after TLC, 'The Powerhouse' wrested back what was rightfully his. The sun will rise on the Roman Empire in 2016. BELIEVE THAT!
Roman Reigns traveled down the grinding road to being WWE champion. But his grit and determination got him there eventually. Here's a look at some of the defining moments of that incredible journey -
Roman Reigns - Royal Rumble 2015 Winner
Roman Reigns won the 2015 Royal Rumble in the midst of a whirlwind of boos. Fans couldn't digest the fact that their favourite, Daniel Bryan, had been eliminated. The red carpet to Wrestle Mania had just become a pathway of thorns for 'The Powerhouse'. Even an appearance by family member, The Rock, did nothing to boost his achievement.
The Daniel Bryan Factor - Fastlane 2015
The outrage that engulfed the WWE Universe when Reigns emerged as the Royal Rumble 2015 winner, pushed Daniel Bryan into the Wrestle Mania equation. At stake was the WrestleMania title shot that Reigns had earned by winning the Royal Rumble. In a hotly contested match at Fast Lane, Roman Reigns defeated Bryan and defended his "right".
Roman Reigns on the Road to Wrestle Mania
It seemed impossible to think that Roman Reigns could become the new WWE Champion at Wrestlemania 31. The WWE Universe, for the most part, was against the idea. Reigns, however, refused to melt. Speaking of the Herculean task of conquering the 'Beast, Reigns commented, "You're looking at the man who's going to do it. I can...and I will...Believe that!"
Boy, did he put on a match! I can't imagine anyone watching it and not appreciating his audacity. Unfortunately, Seth Rollins cashed-in and turned the one-on-one encounter into a triple threat match. The juggernaut was stalled in his tracks; the dream would have to wait. Seth Rollins owned the night and walked away from the spectacle as the new WWE Champion.
Roman Reigns' shadow lingered over the WWE title throughout 2015. A failed opportunity against WWE Champion, Seth Rollins, at Payback, was a dampener, but interference by Bray Wyatt, that cost him the lucrative Money-in-the-Bank contract at MITB 2015, made the hopes of a title run seem dead.
On October 26, in the lead-up to Survivor Series 2015, Reigns won a fatal-four-way match on RAW to become the No.1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. But if the past was anything to go by, 'The Powerhouse' would not have it easy. An injury to Seth Rollins led to the title being vacated and the institution of a tournament to determine the new WWE Champion. Reigns speared his way to the final and clashed with Dean Ambrose for the gold.
Roman Reigns - WWE Champion....Momentarily
At Survivor Series 2015, Roman Reigns defeated Dean Ambrose to win the vacated WWE Title. But only for a while. Sheamus cashed-in his Money-in-the-Bank contract and snatched the grand prize.
Roman Reigns vs Sheamus.....and the 'League of Nations' at TLC
Interference by members of the 'League of Nations' in his rematch against Sheamus at TLC, cost Reigns a chance to win back the WWE Title. But what followed was a turning point. Roman Reigns erupted like never before and attacked the League of Nations as well as Triple H. The conquest of the Roman Empire had begun. And it's not going to end anytime soon.
The night following TLC 2015 will go down as one of the most memorable nights of the year for Roman Reigns and his Roman Empire. Vince McMahon agreed to give him a rematch against Sheamus with the underlying clause that he would be fired if he lost. In an awesome encounter that saw Superman punches fly, 'The Powerhouse' did it in style.
What do you predict for Roman Reigns in the new year? Who will he fight at WrestleMania 32? Share your comments and feedback!
TRIPLE H WINS THE ROYAL RUMBLE...AND THE TITLE!
Roman Reigns was robbed off the WWE World Heavyweight Championship when he was made to defend his title against 29 other superstars in the Royal Rumble match. Never before had that happened!
Surprise entrant Triple H won the match and began his ninth reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
ROMAN REIGNS ON THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA 32..
It's going to be Roman Reigns vs Triple H in the main event of WrestleMania 32. Roman Reigns won a wild and intense Triple Threat match against Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose at Fastlane to earn a shot at the title.
'The Powerhouse' is well on his way to becoming a three-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. BELIEVE THAT!
