10 Reasons WWE Are Smart To Book Roman Reigns Vs The IWC

6. Freshness

Roman Reigns versus AJ Styles in a WWE Title main event at Payback. How refreshing is that?

The booking is a welcome change from the usual suspects being in the challenger spot, and WWE should be commended for giving Styles the gig. There were far safer bets, such as another Triple H match or Chris Jericho, but instead they are putting Reigns in there with a new and bold opponent.

It is smart booking, because while it puts the IWC crowd against Reigns, it also makes them invested in his feuds.

The freshness of the main event with Styles means that the naysayers can't help but be caught up in Reigns' narrative. And maybe, with the freshness of the bouts, begrudging respect will finally head Roman's way from the IWC.