When It Reigns...

[MildlyUpsetGerbil]

I want to watch engaging (or at least sexy) characters when I watch television.

So you're saying Roman Reigns isn't sexy?

 

[Grievous 3D]

So you're saying Roman Reigns isn't sexy?

Not to me he isn't...but I know he gets a lot of female fans wet...

 

[MildlyUpsetGerbil]

Not to me he isn't...but I know he gets a lot of female fans wet...

Hey, all you said is that the character has to be sexy. You never said who had to consider that character sexy...

 

[Grievous 3D]

Hey, all you said is that the character has to be sexy. You never said who had to consider that character sexy...

I will amend the article...give me a second...

*A few seconds pass*

Done...

 

[Snowman1]

...I don't buy into Reigns being this awesome force of destruction who's quickly running in to destroy everything so quickly. He's popping around and getting big moment after big moment and... Usually it feels like the story calls for it. Granted WWE has that issue where we all know what's going on backstage, but why is that the only company with that issue?

If I watch a Kazuchika Okada match, I get sucked into the story. I believe if only for a second that EVIL or Bad Luck Fale or obviously one of the heavy hitters of New Japan and in the end, he will be resilient and persevere and I'll applaud the Rainmaker. With Johnny Impact, I can believe he would be the top face of Impact because he's got a big athleticism edge on the rest of the roster. Asuka legitimately felt like she had an intensity, badass aura, and a fighting spirit that the rest of the Women's roster lacked. Prince Puma in season 1 was a good hearted dude you wanted to see succeed that was pulling off 630 splashes and athletic stuff the likes of which you've never seen before!

I'll definitely say Reigns has the most credible, hard-hitting offense on the roster, but I find it really weird how Roman gets so many big star moments but doesn't wind up feeling like a big star, with his matches or aura of anything. There's none of the meat and potatoes behind it that makes it feel filling when you finish with that dessert, that's what makes that cake so tasty at the end as your reward for finishing your dinner. Vince is just that kid that wants cake every day of the week and it's contributing to a product that can use some serious protein

 

[Solid Snake]

There's none of the meat and potatoes behind it that makes it feel filling when you finish with that dessert, that's what makes that cake so tasty at the end as your reward for finishing your dinner. Vince is just that kid that wants cake every day of the week and it's contributing to a product that can use some serious protein

So needless to say, it is down to booking and horrible writing again for Reigns. I am not a Reigns fan by any stretch of the imagination but how does Vince expect someone like him to get over even in the slightest when he keeps giving us the same shtick week after week. He has no chance to actually grow as a character or a performer. His 5 word promo was the highlight of his career to me and that is pretty sad. But you are right. No matter what the dude does, it just doesn't feel fulfilling. Not even a heel turn would get me excited at this point.

 

[Grievous 3D]

His 5 word promo was the highlight of his career to me and that is pretty sad.

Hear Hear!

 

[Grievous 3D]

I'll definitely say Reigns has the most credible, hard-hitting offense on the roster, but I find it really weird how Roman gets so many big star moments but doesn't wind up feeling like a big star, with his matches or aura of anything.

That is because as strong as he's booked & as many big moments he is
given...he doesn't have the charisma or character to support his push.

Roman is so...generic & boring...

That why I hope eventually the WWE allows him to develop as a character
because at the moment he about as engaging as a dead tree stump.

 

[Jacob Fox]

I want to watch engaging (or at least people I find sexy as characters) when I watch television.

That's why I wish Jacob Fox was on television.

Wait...where did that line come from?

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You gave me editorial discretion

 

[Grievous 3D]

You gave me editorial discretion :emoji_grin:

True...hence why I didn't change the line...

 

[Zany Clowny]

Reigns is stuck. He's a very one dimensional character, not a lot of wiggle room on the mic, if he fucks up once the smarks turn it into a meme. Runs into the Cena Orton problem, where Cena was telling you to hustle jack or whatever the fuck, and Orton (being a boring fuck, like 90% of the roster today) would just stand there dripping oil then mutter something about legacy and his erection, leading into a heatless match. Guess what I'm trying to say is Roman needs to be carried and nobody is strong enough to do it in 2017.

 

[Grievous 3D]

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[Snowman1]

So needless to say, it is down to booking and horrible writing again for Reigns. I am not a Reigns fan by any stretch of the imagination but how does Vince expect someone like him to get over even in the slightest when he keeps giving us the same shtick week after week. He has no chance to actually grow as a character or a performer. His 5 word promo was the highlight of his career to me and that is pretty sad. But you are right. No matter what the dude does, it just doesn't feel fulfilling. Not even a heel turn would get me excited at this point.

Definitely true and that last line is why I stopped following. I want to make a big 2018 wish list post but I can't think of anything anymore, though it's fun to put fresh eyes on the product.

Shoot I actually think they've done a... Somewhat decent job tailoring his character to what the fans want it to be, but not one that actually makes sense in storyline or makes for compelling TV. They've tried so hard to get this guy heat but it still sucks

I have to throw a lot of shade at Roman's wrestling though, since you can argue Styles has MUCH less of a character than Reigns does, his character kinda gets developed in his matches. When he counters a suplex by landing on his feet, I feel like I'm watching the best in the world. When he throws his finish it feels like it was at the right strategic moment of the match. The end result is that the guy who's character is simply "I'm the best in the world" feels like it, while the Big Dog going through the motions of superman punch spamming just... Makes all his big spots he gets feel like TV match wins.

I'd love to see what he could do in a less restricting environment and away from the WWE move loop. We all love our signature spots but he's capable of so much better

Back to getting bothered and pestered into oblivion, see you all again in three months

 

[Grievous 3D]

It’s been 3 years since Roman Reigns’ sufferin’ succotash promo

2:

 

[The Sheik]

You should never apologize for being an idiot, that's what forums are for.

By the way, Roman is awesome and the next Universal Champ.