Make no mistake about it: WrestleMania 32 is the Roman Reigns show. Love him, like him or hate him, Reigns is the recipient of a major push that will culminate on the grandest stage in the sport, with a win over Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It is the closest thing to a lock that exists in today's WWE, but that does not mean Reigns and his journey to the top of the industry will not be intriguing to watch. How will fans react to Reigns? Will they boo him? Will they cheer or be indifferent to the second-generation star? We know he will work hard, busting his ass as he has so many times to prove that he belongs. The biggest question mark is whether or not booking will support him. It is off to a bumpy start, with the decision to book him in a Triple Threat match at Fastlane, against two Superstars indisputably more popular than him. How he weathers that storm will go a long way in determining whether or not his quest is as satisfying as him, his fans and management hopes it will be.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
