10 Potential WWE WrestleMania 31 Opponents For Stone Cold Steve Austin
7. Roman Reigns
What would be even better than Austin taking on The Rock one last time? Taking on the next Rock once. Though he may not have the microphone skills of "The Great One," Reigns is undoubtedly the future "Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment" -- he's got an unflappable cool and an overpowering charisma that have made him hugely popular with the WWE Universe, just like his megastar cousin. The best part about Reigns is that he wouldn't have to turn heel to take on Austin -- some minor quibble between the two men can escalate until they're at each other's throats. Sure, the fans would likely be behind Austin, but Reigns's straightforward demeanor and willingness to stand up for himself would ensure that he still had the crowd's respect, if not their support. Unlike other babyfaces, Reigns never comes off as pandering, and that counts for a lot. The match would be a hard-hitting brawl, but in the end, the Spear would put the young superstar on top. After the match, Austin would raise Reigns's hand, showing the world that the former leader of the Shield is the real deal.
Scott Fried is a Slammy Award-winning* writer living and working in New York City. He has been following/writing about professional wrestling for many years and is a graduate of Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/scottfried.
*Best Crowd of the Year, 2013