Roman Reigns in ring skill?

[ninjashoes]

How do you feel about Reigns in ring skills?

I haven't seen him in many full singles matches without interference.

He definitely can get the crowd to pop for his moves. I like the running boot, superman punch and the spear although the spear is so overplayed by now. Edge did it best imo, goldberg made it famous(or was it Rhino?).

 

[Crippler]

He's still got some areas to work on and on occasions he has sell issues but every wrestler has sell issues at times, his comeback and hot tags are on tho. The only real area he needs to work on is the mic.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

I saw him improve workin' with Ambrose and Rollins all last year as they constantly put out great outings. Even with Ambrose and Rollins supposedly being better wrestlers his powerhouse, explosive style has been far superior. I think he has shown he is very competent and The Shield's dominatin' run has given him the confidence to be at the top.

I'd say he is an above average worker already and he isn't gonna just stop getin' these big matches so he's just gonna get better.

 

[Cwalker]

He's still got some areas to work on and on occasions he has sell issues but every wrestler has sell issues at times, his comeback and hot tags are on tho. The only real area he needs to work on is the mic.

I pretty much agree with this. I said it in the RAW discussion thread that he probably has the most exciting babyface comeback outside of Daniel Bryan.

In terms of overall talent, he's pretty good actually. Obviously he's still a little young and has some room to grow but even the most established guys have their faults. His mic skills are the main thing that need work but if you look at where he was when the Shield first started, only being given the chance to scream "Believe in The Shield" and where he is now, you see improvement.

In short, give him some time and he'll probably end up being one of the talents the WWE has. There's a reason why they're pegging him the next guy

 

[ThatGuyFromNukemHigh]

Since he is basically just ending his rookie year, the guy has the potential to be something huge. Injuries & politics aside.

I would give him some time with one of the mid card titles, feud him against guys like Jericho who could really help him with his promo delivery, and guys like Kane who could really help develop his character as the new monster. This is why those vets are still getting tv spots right?

 

[Gimmick]

I think he still needs some improving, but that's to be expected. He has that hot tag/comeback style down to a tee, and his overall mannerisms and presence is very good. I think for a while he'll struggle in long singles matches where he'll be needed to put on engaging action before his babyface comeback. He'd be best to not count on other people carrying the match until that that last stretch, as his matches would quickly start to become kind of bland and repetitive.

Give him the likes of Jericho and HHH to work with over the likes of Orton and Kane within the next year or so and I see him improving a lot.

 

[Deezy]

The guy is still green, he has been in the business for what? 2-3 years? He's done pretty damn well for himself in that short time.

 

[Pepe the Cholo]

The guy is still green, he has been in the business for what? 2-3 years? He's done pretty damn well for himself in that short time.

Connections my friend, connections.

 

[Chris]

I agree with pretty much what's been said already. He's good enough already, and he'll only get better plus he can work a crowd great. Kinda fix those mic skills though, and he is improving at that too it seems. I don't cringe as much when he talks.

 

[PHX]

For the amount of time he has been in the biz I say he is where he should be. I think this time next year he'll be greatly improved from where he is now in the in ring department which I'd say he is currently average to almost above average as a in ring performer. He works best when it is multiple man situations since he gets to hide a little bit and just rely on his exciting spots but looks green when he has to straight up work one on one with somebody. I don't he is going to be stagnant though can only see him getting better.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Seems we have a nice consensus in this thread despite all these ramblings that just equate he's pretty average so far.

 

[Keith]

I think he has a lot to offer already and will just get better, its just a case of not rushing him to the top.

 

[Twitchy]

i just hope they dont launch him up to quick. I think he will make a huge impact later on. For now, he needs to work on mic skills.

 

[SanSooFighter]

I'm pretty much in agreement with everyone here (which is nice to see everyone agree on a wrestling forum lol). I'm fine with how they are kind of testing him as a main eventer, but I hope they allow him to have a much slower burn to actually being a main eventer. He still young and seems pretty healthy so I don't see a need for them to try and push him earlier than need be.

 

[John McHenry]

It's what they should have done with Dolph and Jack before just having them instantly win. It's like they stopped realizing they needed to build these guys up gradually for a bit there.