10. Authority By Association
Roman Reigns has the benefit of being affiliated with one of the most thrilling factions in WWE history. Neither the WWE Creative team nor The Shield itself has missed a step; they've been booked to look good, and they deliver in the ring. That second part is important, because the best writing in the world cannot conceal a wrestler's weaknesses for long. If you're not the real deal, fans will figure it out over time, and The Shield has been in the spotlight for over a year now. These days, when Roman Reigns comes out he is no longer building credibility, but enhancing it. The foundation has been laid. He has been lucky to partner with Rollins and Ambrose, two guys who've run the roads and could mentor him in terms of wrestling. The Shield has sustained their popularity for a long time (in WWE Years), enough for Reigns to fortify himself towards individual greatness.