Earlier in his career, Roman Reigns was a typical babyface. However, he went on a record-breaking run as a heel. Since his return at WWE SummerSlam, Reigns has resumed his role as a babyface. Given his recent success as a heel, it’s fair to wonder whether Reigns has a preference.
Roman Reigns recently appeared alongside Paul Heyman at Bloomberg Power Players New York. In one highlight, Reigns was asked to share his thoughts on whether being a babyface or a heel was easier. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription)
“Well, the business is its most successful with me as a heel. But, the future looks bright so we’ll see, we’ll see,” he said. “It’s much easier — I think babyface is an easier side to actually perform in. But, it’s so much more fun as a bad guy.”
Roman Reigns Responds To John Cena
During the interview, Roman Reigns also responded to John Cena calling him the GOAT.
“The numbers don’t lie,” Roman Reigns said. “I wish I could say, ‘I’m Taylor Swift out there,’ but we have a great team. I have a Wiseman. Business has been really good. It’s one of those weird situations. This is where I would normally be like, ‘Paul, brag about me.’ At the end of the day, it’s subjective.
“There are some objective metrics involved that we can measure. If there’s 60 people over here that are like, ‘No, Roman Reigns is the GOAT.’ Then there’s two people who go, ‘No way. The Undertaker is the Greatest of All Time.’ How do you argue with those two people that believe in their soul that the Undertaker is? That’s the weird part of our job, and that’s the beauty of it. It’s where objective and subjective meet. It can really be whatever you feel it is.”
Reigns continued, “As long as you are connected to whose ever product in WWE you are connected to, I think you have the right to claim that superstar being the greatest of all time, to you. As far as what John said, I kind of witnessed and observed his early reign as WWE’s top guy and face of the company. Nobody knows better about everything that it takes to get to that point and be in that conversation. I guess I’m just going to agree with him.” [H/T: Fightful]
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