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2. Roman Reigns Unified The World Title Straps So He Could Regularly Appear On BOTH Shows

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While it certainly looked good on the graphic heading into WrestleMania 38, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar's Winner Takes All Undisputed WWE Universal Championship main event did leave some nervous fans wondering what this meant for the future.

It soon became clear that the 'Tribal Chief' leaving the 'Show of Shows' with both world titles would set the stage for his already dominant run as SmackDown's top champion to continue across both brands... when he opted to stop by, that is.

Hilariously, though, WWE reportedly gave the double-champ that additional title in the first place "with the understanding it would allow Roman Reigns to appear on BOTH shows more regularly", according to WrestleVotes.

But, despite holding the two biggest prizes in the company, Roman's dates actually began to decrease in the time post-'Mania 38, with the champ signing a new deal around that time that would involve him working fewer events than before.

In fact, this latest chapter in his never-ending reign as WWE's 'Head of the Table' has seen him wrestle on TV just 14 times once this year's SummerSlam is in the books.

However, despite not being present on WWE programming anywhere near as much as the company were likely hoping when they double-strapped him up, there's no denying that Reigns' special attraction presence within an increasingly compelling Bloodline saga has been one of the key reasons why the company is currently enjoying one of its most successful periods ever.

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