The terrain of WWE shifted dramatically at WrestleMania 40 as Roman Reigns, the seemingly invincible “Tribal Chief,” finally met his match.
After a dominant reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion, Reigns fell to the surging challenger, Cody Rhodes, in a chaotic “Bloodline Rules” match.
The main event itself was a spectacle, featuring run-ins from various legends and current superstars, including The Rock, John Cena, The Undertaker, and the Usos.
Despite the star power involved, it was ultimately Rhodes who emerged victorious, dethroning Reigns and ushering in a new era in WWE.
Following this monumental shift, WWE legend Kevin Nash took to Instagram to offer some cryptic yet intriguing words for Reigns. “Thank you for putting the business back on track.
Sooner or later we all have our next Day one,” Nash wrote. This message sparked discussion among fans, with some interpreting it as an acknowledgement of Reigns’ contribution to a resurgent WWE product, while others saw it as a veiled criticism of his lengthy reign.
Adding another layer to this narrative is a recent revelation from Reigns himself. During the “A&E Biography: WWE Legends” series, Reigns confessed to experiencing a period of professional dissatisfaction during his early face run as “The Big Dog.”
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He described this period as the “most miserable time” of his career, attributing it to a misconceived notion of what being a “top guy” entailed.
“I think I was just trying to make everything easy,”
Reigns reflected.
“That’s what being a top guy is, right?”
This self-imposed pressure ultimately led to a decision to step away briefly from WWE at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Reigns now expected to take a hiatus from WWE television for a few months, speculation runs rampant about his future. Will he return as a hungry challenger, seeking to reclaim his lost championship? Or will he embrace a new role within the company?
One thing remains certain: the professional wrestling world is witnessing a changing of the guard. Cody Rhodes now stands atop the mountain, and Roman Reigns’ next chapter is yet to be written.
Whether Nash’s cryptic message hints at a potential future rivalry between Reigns and Rhodes remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: fans eagerly await Reigns’ return and the impact it will have on the ever-evolving landscape of WWE.
