“Roman Reigns Names the One WWE Superstar Who Changed His Career Forever—And It’s Not Who You Think”
Roman Reigns has spent over a decade at the very top of WWE, battling a list of legends most wrestlers can only dream of—John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H, Seth Rollins, and countless more. The “Tribal Chief” has headlined WrestleMania after WrestleMania, held the Universal Championship for a jaw-dropping 1,316 days, and dominated everyone from Cody Rhodes to Goldberg.
But when asked to reveal his favorite opponent of all time, Reigns shocked fans by choosing someone who not only tested him in the ring but also completely transformed his career.
In a rapid-fire Q&A on the REIGNSSECTION X account, Roman didn’t hesitate:
“Brock Lesnar. My whole career changed once I got in the ring with him.”
Why Brock Lesnar?
Their story began in 2015 at WrestleMania 31, when Reigns—fresh off a Royal Rumble win—stood toe-to-toe with “The Beast Incarnate” for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The brutal clash ended in chaos when Seth Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank, but the seeds of a career-defining rivalry were planted.
From there, Reigns and Lesnar went to war:
- 2018: WrestleMania 34 saw Lesnar demolish Reigns, only for Roman to come back months later at SummerSlam and finally dethrone him—ending Lesnar’s 504-day reign. Sadly, Reigns had to vacate the title soon after due to his leukemia battle.
- 2022: In one of WWE’s wildest matches ever, Reigns and The Usos buried Lesnar under tables, chairs, and anything they could find to win their Last Man Standing match at SummerSlam.
- 2025: Lesnar made a shocking return at SummerSlam, attacking John Cena—sparking rumors that this legendary feud might not be over.
It’s rare for WWE’s biggest stars to openly praise their rivals, but for Roman, Brock Lesnar wasn’t just another opponent—he was the one who forged him into the Tribal Chief we see today.
If Lesnar and Reigns lock horns again, fans know one thing: it won’t just be a match—it’ll be a war.
