The esteemed figure in the world of professional wrestling, Roman Reigns, known as the Tribal Chief, has solidified his status as one of the premier superstars of this era. Holding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship for an impressive 1202 days, Reigns has proven his dominance, leaving fans in anticipation of who could potentially dethrone him. However, criticism has arisen due to his irregular title defenses and part-time schedule.

Speculation is mounting that Reigns might miss out on another significant international WWE Premium Live Event following WrestleMania 40. Scheduled for May 3rd and 4th at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, WWE is set to host SmackDown and the Backlash PLE, respectively. Notably absent from the early promotional material is Reigns, raising doubts about his participation in this premium live spectacle.

Having last graced the ring at Crown Jewel in 2023, defeating LA Knight and retaining his title, Reigns has participated in a mere 11 matches this year, a notable decline from the previous year’s figures. Key moments of his 2023 reign include successful title defenses against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 and Jey Uso at Summerslam.

While a Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 40 appearance seems likely, rumors suggest that the returning Randy Orton could be Reigns’ next challenger for the coveted title. The WWE Universe awaits with bated breath to witness whether Orton can topple the Tribal Chief or if Reigns, once again, secures victory with the backing of the formidable Bloodline.

Braun Strowman’s Unfinished Business with Roman Reigns

The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, engaged in a fierce rivalry with Roman Reigns during the latter’s ‘Big Dog’ era, propelling Strowman to newfound success. Despite their last encounter three years ago in a Steel Cage bout for the Universal Championship, Strowman believes his feud with the Tribal Chief is far from over.

Speaking to Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, the 40-year-old expressed his eagerness to reignite the intense rivalry. Strowman deems the feud with Reigns as the pinnacle of his career, stating, “Never, I’m never finished with Roman Reigns. He is my arch-nemesis and my greatest rivalry of my career, and hopefully one of these days I’ll get back in there and get these hands on The Tribal Chief.”

Following his release from WWE in 2021, Strowman made a triumphant return under Triple H’s regime in late 2022. Forming a tag team with high-flyer Ricochet, the duo had notable success, culminating in a victory over The Alpha Academy on Raw after the Draft. Unfortunately, a neck injury has sidelined Strowman since then. The Monster Among Men remains optimistic about his recovery, targeting a return to the ring in 2024.

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The wrestling world is abuzz as the acclaimed “Best in the World,” CM Punk, marked his resplendent return to WWE a fortnight ago, setting off a whirlwind of excitement within the WWE Universe.

The accomplished WWE Superstar, Randy Orton, recently shed light on his successful tag team stint alongside the controversially released Matt Riddle. Orton, known as “The Viper,” endured a hiatus of over 500 days due to injury before teaming up with Riddle to form the formidable RK-Bro.

In a candid interview on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, Orton acknowledged Riddle’s pivotal role during their partnership. He emphasized that his ability to compete in the ring was largely attributed to Riddle’s willingness to bear the physical demands of the matches until Orton was tagged in.

“Last year, before my departure due to back issues, I was in a tag team with former WWE superstar Matt Riddle. I have to give him credit because during that year, I could not have been in that ring unless I was alongside someone like him. He skillfully absorbed the brunt of the physicality, allowing me to come in and execute my moves,” stated Orton.

Together, Orton and Riddle clinched the Tag Team Championships, attaining significant success until Orton’s unfortunate injury. Subsequently, Riddle faced a release from WWE due to budgetary constraints.

Orton’s Reflections on Working Under McMahon and Triple H

During the interview, Orton extended his appreciation not only to Riddle but also to rising talent Dominik Mysterio. The duo, under Vince McMahon’s leadership, experienced a notable tag team alliance. Orton further delved into his experience working under the guidance of Triple H within the WWE organization.

Randy Orton Acknowledges Seth Rollins for WrestleMania 31 RKO

Randy Orton, renowned for his devastating RKO move in professional wrestling, recently discussed one of the most iconic moments in his career on the Impaulsive podcast. He praised Seth Rollins for their WrestleMania 31 encounter, highlighting Rollins’ crucial role in executing the move.

“All credit goes to Rollins for providing me with the hangtime needed to execute the move. While I take credit for the timing, Seth played a crucial part by running towards me, redirecting, going straight off the back, and creating enough hangtime for a seamless execution,” explained Orton.

Orton emphasized the precision required for such maneuvers, expressing gratitude to Rollins for the flawless execution. He acknowledged that even a slight timing discrepancy could have jeopardized the move. Despite his reputation for delivering spectacular RKOs, Orton humbly attributes his success to the collaboration with his opponents.

Notably, The Apex Predator continued to showcase his prowess with a remarkable RKO in the WarGames match against JD McDonagh this year.

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