Key Takeaways:
– Roman Reigns has returned to WWE after his sabbatical.
– Reigns lost his Universal Champion title to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL.
– An ongoing feud with John Cena and a potential match with The Rock await Reigns.
– Reigns roasted John Cena tit-for-tat as Cena makes his WWE comeback in 2021.
Roman Reigns: The Tribal Chief's Comeback
After a sabbatical following his defeat at WrestleMania XL, WWE's Roman Reigns, affectionately known as the Tribal Chief, finally returns to the ring. Reigns witnessed a significant downfall when he lost his Universal Champion title against Cody Rhodes, paving the way for the American Nightmare to finish his story arc.
As the WWE Universe eagerly anticipates Reigns' comeback, the Tribal Chief appears to have more family affairs to deal with in the ring. More specifically, Reigns prepares to face his cousin, The Rock, in a top-billed feud that has WWE fans waiting with bated breath.
Tradition of Verbal Feuds in WWE
In WWE history, verbal feuds between wrestlers have always been a strong element of storytelling. These intense, often amusing sparring sessions serve as perfect hype-promotion, and in Reigns' case, his ongoing feud with WWE veteran John Cena is no exception. Known for his successful acting career and wrestling prowess, Cena also marked his presence at this year's WrestleMania.
Deeper into the Cena-Reigns Feud: The Contract Signing
Rewind back to 2017 during a contract signing event on RAW, when John Cena delivered numerous insults to Roman Reigns in conventional trash-talk fashion. Reigns, at that time, was not the force to be reckoned with that he is known as today. This confrontation led up to their awaited match at No Mercy.
SummerSlam 2021: Reigns' Hilarious Revenge
Reigns retaliated impressively when Cena made his WWE return in 2021. The Tribal Chief did not mince his words as he comically pointed out Cena's repetitive style. Reigns remarked that Cena's music, entrance, ring run, outfit, promo, and insults were all the same, drawing a scathing comparison to “2005 John Cena.”
Cena's Legendary Insults and their Impact
Despite facing each other in the ring eleven times, with Reigns emerging victorious each time, Cena has consistently outwitted Reigns in their verbal duels. The 2017 No Mercy promo exemplifies Cena's well-rounded knack for jabbing remarks. Cena accused Reigns of being a yes-man, asserting that he, despite being a part-timer, performed better than Reigns could entirely.
This mic-drop moment by Cena led to Reigns signing the contract for the ensuing No Mercy match, marking a legendary moment in their rivalry.
Reigns' WWE journey has been remarkable, filled with ups, downs, and mind-boggling feuds. With an ongoing feud with John Cena and a highly speculated clash with The Rock on the horizon, it's evident the Tribal Chief isn't quite done yet. As the saying goes in WWE, “the stage is yours, so make it count”- it'll be interesting to see what Reigns has in store for his fans next.
