10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (April 8)

4. Roman Reigns Felt More Relaxed Leading To 'Mania 32 Than 'Mania 31

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Roman Reigns is part of an elite club of men who have headlined back-to-back WrestleMania cards. The likes of Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Steve Austin can claim the same, and now Reigns has been added to that list. Given the company he's keeping, it'd be understandable if the man was feeling a lot of pressure. 

Remarkably, Roman told Ring Rust Radio that he was far calmer for WrestleMania 32 than he had been for 'Mania 31 the previous year. In 2015, WWE cameras followed the then-challenger to Brock Lesnar around, filming much of his preparation for the WWE 24/7 show. This proved a distraction for the wrestler, who thankfully didn't suffer the same problem in 2016.

Reigns must have still felt the weight of expectation, especially with the knowledge that there would be fan backlash towards his WWE World Heavyweight Title victory. In his words, he didn't, because he was simply focused on turning in a good performance with Triple H and pleasing those who do cheer for him.

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