10 Things WWE Fans Need To Admit About Hating Roman Reigns
If we're going to be critical, let's at least be honest with ourselves.
Well, here we are.
In the late dawn of that prophesied dark age known as the Roman Empire, the majority of WWE viewers (particularly that sober-minded bunch, the IWC) are none too optimistic about the future of the championship scene.
After nearly two years of contrived, convoluted and condescending booking masterminded by a hopelessly opinionated septuagenarian, Roman Reigns is officially the top dog in WWE.
You could write a 400-page book about the psychology at work in the whole Reigns saga. From fan polemics to the company's creative reactions, this thing has surpassed the Yes Movement as a multi-layered , full-scale clash of mentalities.
Speaking as a self-avowed critic of Roman Reigns' meteoric push, there are plenty of strong arguments as to why it was never a good idea. This writer has also found, however, that it's time to step back and adjust our binoculars. Certain criticisms need to be corrected, and certain realities need to be acknowledged.
It's not about defending Reigns, but simply keeping the arguments against him in proper perspective; we just need to admit certain things before all this dissent ends up swallowing its own tail.
10. We Used To See It Vince's Way
For those who need a reminder of why Reigns seems to be farting rocket fuel, let's just say that Vince McMahon has a type. Basically, picture Greek statues everywhere coming to life and growing an extra twelve inches and that's the world Vince wishes he lived in.
The thing is, that's pretty much the way we all see the ideal wrestler's physique. The difference is that Vince seems to value little else, while even casual fans can see that there are other ingredients in a well-rounded superstar. The result is a fanbase that feels like Chef Ramsey watching Vince bake a cake with nothing but a dozen eggs.
But when Reigns first burst on the scene with The Shield, it was pretty much consensus that damn, he looks the part. He had the body, the long hair, and he seemed like he could tackle a steamroller, and we like to forget that his five-star physical presence helped him get over with fans.
Back then, we looked at Reigns and saw the future. Just like Vince.