Roman Reigns made a spectacular return at WWE SummerSlam by taking out his cousin, Solo Sikoa, during the latter’s main event match against Cody Rhodes. Reigns has made it clear that he’s targeting this new version of The Bloodline.
However, a few weeks ago on SmackDown, The Original Tribal Chief was brutally attacked by Solo and the rest of the group. Since then, Reigns has been absent from WWE programming. Recently, during his time away, he sat down for an interview with Bloomberg Live, where he discussed various WWE-related topics.
Here are four important takeaways from that interview:
1. Paul Heyman is Still The Wiseman to Roman Reigns
Since Solo Sikoa has taken charge of The Bloodline, fans have seen major changes, including a shocking attack on Paul Heyman. Heyman was put through an announce table, leading to his absence from television for months. Despite his disappearance, Heyman appeared alongside Reigns during the Bloomberg interview, confirming that he is still The Wiseman to the Tribal Chief. As always, Heyman was in peak form, praising Reigns and discussing various WWE matters.
2. The Secrets Behind WWE’s Recent Success
WWE has been on a major upswing recently, with record-breaking shows and events. During the interview, Paul Heyman shared three key reasons behind WWE’s resurgence. First, he pointed to the business acumen of company President Nick Khan. Second, he praised Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque for his creative vision. Finally, Heyman emphasized that Roman Reigns remains the biggest box office attraction in sports entertainment history.
3. WWE’s Netflix Deal: What to Expect
Starting in 2025, WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW, will move to Netflix. Roman Reigns described this deal as the biggest in WWE’s history, offering the company a chance to reach a wider audience. Reigns hinted that the relaxed content restrictions on Netflix could allow WWE to present edgier content, including stronger language and more intense matches. However, he stressed the importance of balance, ensuring WWE remains accessible to all fans.
4. Roman Reigns’ Preference Between Being a Heel or a Babyface
When asked if he preferred being a babyface or a heel, Roman Reigns reflected on his 2020 heel turn, which launched his historic 1,316-day reign as WWE Champion. He admitted that playing the good guy is easier, but being a heel was more fun. As The Bloodline saga continues, it will be interesting to see which direction WWE takes Roman Reigns in the future.
Roman Reigns’ interview shed light on some critical behind-the-scenes dynamics in WWE, offering fans insight into both his character and the company’s ongoing success.