10 Reasons Re-watching WrestleMania XXX Is A Recipe For Depression
3. Roman Reigns, Then And Now
Roman Reigns singles saga may feel like its been going since Jesus walked, but watching the Shield in action at the Superdome, you remember that it hasnt even been two years since we had a Reigns we could get behind.
And that is just depressing.
Watching Ambrose and Rollins doesnt stir up nearly as much bitter nostalgia, because theyve been extremely well received since The Shield broke up. But when you look back at Reigns knowing what Vince and co. are about to do with him for the next forever, you just shake your head.
Not that Reigns hasnt grown in many ways since then, and not that it wasnt necessary to make it as a singles star. But as far as general character lines, watching Mania XXX just reminds you how over he used to be, and how poorly his reinvention has gone since.
He used to show up, look mean, clean house, and leave. No promos, no emotional struggles, just hurt and lots of it. Its a good bet that fans would have backed that guy for world champ.
Those were the days. Way back when, in 2014.