Is Roman Disappearing From His Own Story? Ask WrestleJuice

[@Mr_Oggie]

When they unified the tag titles it made a lot of sense because between RAW and SmackDown they only really had 2-3 good tag teams at the time... there are a lot more decent ones now and not just the thrown together "can they coexist" kind

[@Tajonxv]

Definitely agree and since they were unified both titles have been simultaneously elevated so which ever teams have them will definitely have good runs on both shows

[@user-im8ru2bt7u]

100% agree with being patient in this era of wwe. JD mcdonough joining judgment day after he was drafted was drawn out for a bit and the seeds for Drew’s heel turn started being planted months ago when he was in a tag team called “ Mcgriddle “ and you could tell he was lowkey sick of matt riddle 💀

[@tonythepokemonguy751]

I cant be the only only one that said “Jericho” really loud the first ten words of that step back question

[@ericsmusic5927]

You're not special lil guy

[@WujuFightLars]

The tag titles should be gold to some extent. Calling them like "holding all the gold" when they're silver or bronze in color is something dumb.

[@gcgc6381]

I know, and isn't silver considered 2nd place? Wtf.

[@klawstecno2083]

In my honest opinion, Guys like Moxley, Jericho,The Young Bucks,Adam Page and Orange Cassidy should definitely take a step back, specially because Tony Khan still doesn't have starpower enough on the show when it comes to babyfaces and heels. In WWE, i think more people should do the exact opposite and step in! Where is Cameron Grimes? Where is Dexter Lumis? Why is Dragunov,Cora Jade,Roxanne Perez and Dijakovik still on NXT? Step in people!!!!

[@IceKumaX13]

Re the Roman question: No, I believe it has been intentional to have Rocky overshadow him and for Cody to get caught up in dealing with him as well. Tribal Chief Roman is super insecure and when he asked the Rock to acknowledge him weeks ago he seemed so desperate for approval but he like us notice Roman isn't the center of attention, he's been lil bro'd even tho he's the most dominant and longest reigning world champ in wrestling today. Roman has a segment on Smackdown with Cody they address it there. But by no means is this bad cuz it's a wrinkle last year's Mania match didn't have and more of an interesting story IMO.

[@NORWOODShadow]

All part of the bigger story arc

[@bashamd96]

You mean the story arc of Rock stealing the spotlight from something he's a secondary character in

[@SteveM7Nexus]

​@@bashamd96"Stealing the spotlight" from Roman is kinda the whole point. It's part of the catalyst that sets up the Rock-Roman feud. It's also been made crystal clear that The Rock is in a higher position (High Chief / Board of Directors) than Roman (Tribal Chief / World Champion).

[@WearyKawhi]

@@bashamd96I think that’s the point bruh lol

[@bashamd96]

@@WearyKawhi Doesn't make it better to claim it's intentional

[@SmittyCity15]

These people are slow lol

[@JimmyDoesGames]

I think that Rock overshadowing Roman is kind of the point at the moment. Also I would love the tag teams to come out and the belts hanging above are revealed as brand new belts. I cant stand the current designs.

[@versaillestheband5178]

the Wrestlemania match we need is Steve Here vs his evil twin brother Steve There

[@eastsidereviews727]

Tomorrow is going to be key for getting Roman to where he needs to be. Roman has taken a backseat to Rock and seems comfortable being lil bro and to me, that has to change. Maybe they've let Rock re-establish himself for a bit of time and Roman will be heated up going into Mania.

[@andu1854]

Problem is Rock is superior in mic skills and Roman when he talks makes me change the channel…

[@thegreenpianist7683]

​@@andu1854sounds like that's more of a you problem. Roman is what kept many many people FROM changing the channel these past couple years.

[@stranger21077]

i think that rock taking the spotlight away from roman is driving him crazy on the inside. and he is probably gonna snap. this is cinema

[@agustin__]

Roman Reigns is currently more like the Rock's cousin than he was in 2015.

[@goatbrook9065]

Thats the thing with how wwe uses s characters. For a while a character wont do nothing or be too interesting like Candice or santos someone like that but eventually they seem to have their shine to do something bigger and show people that they take their time with doing bigger things with characters so i am confident that eventually wwe will do something major with jade you just have to be patient with them

[@gusfring9194]

So you'll stomach the repetitive matches/segments that stall until a significant progression im the story is mase

[@Rcurtis777]

Iron claw was excellent, saw it with my brother and it hit different

[@gernblanston2652]

The fact that Roman hasn't really even been a part of this is just makes me believe even more that he's retaining. They can't end a story that has been going on this long with the main character as an afterthought.

[@kod_talks4188]

Exactly. Lulling people to sleep on Roman, only for him to reassert dominance. Then the fans will cry about that, too

[@Keeperodd]

@@kod_talks4188 A terrible reign continuing and a storyline that is years on overtime still not ending... No, surely people wont complain about that...

[@gernblanston2652]

@khesipresents1885 I'm not saying it's good or that it's something that I want to see. But, I was already 60-40 thinking Roman was going to retain. After Rock showed up, I was 80-20 Roman retaining. The fact that Roman hasn't even been a factor in all of this makes me 99% certain that he's retaining. This is the biggest modern reign, and I just can't see them ending it with a whimper where the main character isn't even a factor in his own story. If they absolutely knock the next three weeks out of the park, I could see myself changing my mind. But, right now, I don't see how Roman doesn't retain.

[@timothyarnold1679]

The biggest problem with the likes of Ospreay and Okada joining AEW is that you know theyre going to ruin their status like they did Danielson and Jay White. If a guy is rare and special you have to treat them like they are rare and special. They cant be fighting the bums in the mid card. They should be wrestling MAYBE, once a month. Particularly when even the bums in AEW (and 95% of that roster are bums) think they deserve to have 15 minute 5 star flaming barbed wire death matches every time out. We're already seeing it with Okada, if you felt the need to put that hokey Rice Crispies belt on him, you should have done it by having him wipe out Kingston in seconds.

[@timothyarnold1679]

Btw, heres how mania goes down. Imo. Rock continues to outshine Roman, roman notices subtly. Rock and Roman win the tag match. Rock plays the boss man in the tag, even countermandering romans orders, Roman visibly frustrated. Bloodline dominates title match until Cody gets reinforcements, Rock starts domineering again, Reigns gets pissed and they have words, Cody's helpers draw bloodline off allowing Cody to get the win one on one. Monday the Rock comes out and lays the blame on Roman "I got it done in our match, you didnt get it done in yours". Laying the foundation for Rock vs Reigns.

[@ev14304]

16:35 sounds like FRASIER from the early 90s on his radio show

[@Wanjek89]

I think that's the plan is this Story, that the Rock over shine Roman, so in the End they will fight to see who's the real Head of the Table

[@kod_talks4188]

No, Roman is NOT lost in the plot. You’ll all see that when Reigns retains at WM40….can’t believe y’all don’t see it. Roman was supposed to retain vs Rock this year. Just because the fans cried to get Cody in, doesn’t mean the result is changing. Just watch.

[@nickhoadley6789]

I don’t see how they could make Roman win again. They wouldn’t get heel heat, they would get genuine heat where people just stop watching the shows

[@majinpvegeta]

Jade announced for first official appearance as a signed Smackdown talent next week!

[@siddharthsharmaBelieve]

That's not a prediction, that's a spoiler: Night 2 Wrestlemania First match Seth Rollins about to win against Drew Mcintyre, bloodline influence Seth Rollins loses his championship. Seth Rollins looking dejected, camera panning towards his face hard, he looks almost to tears, destroyed(Cody didnt come to save him from bloodline influence to even the odds) . Later that night Main event, Cody Rhodes about to win against Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins cost Cody his championship, Cody dejected, commentators crying why Seth why, Roman Reigns retains, Seth Rollins doing his joker like dance, Rock enters, bloodline enters all looking confused, Seth Rollins dancing like a madman crowd booing/silent. Monday after Wrestlemania Seth Rollins explains to the booing/agitated crowd he cost Cody the title because he didnt come to save him from bloodline influence. After losing his World Heavyweight Chamopionship and to avoid getting Drew vs Seth again, Detailed storyline of Seth in crew of Roman & bloodline begins with him doing his weird things, deep down the line Seth will match with Roman just like Sami vs Roman but better. By the micro expressions of Paul Heyman I don't think Cody is winning at WrestleMania. With the subtle hints of Seth Rollins won against Roman via countout, more is left in Roman's title Reign.

[@diabeticman2194]

I honestly disagree with getting Mox out of the tag team with Claudio, I think they're one of the strongest teams in the division rn. Honestly shocked that they're not in the tag tournament after beating FTR at Revolution

[@kairisanefan]

Giulia is gonna be at Mania to help or try to help Iyo I hope

[@cxnnxr_99]

Regarding the tag titles, they should’ve just announced that the new belts will be on the line at Mania and then just continue to use them cross brands like they have been. It’s the same as the women’s tag titles. They got rid of the Raw and Smackdown branding for the women’s titles. It’s time to do that with the tag titles as well

[@yungflav193]

If youve ever watched any of Triple H's interviews and hear his perspective on talent coming to WWE its pretty clear whats going on with her and their just being patient considering they cant really send her to NXT at this point

[@themachodan13]

IMO Kenny Omega was more of a Triple Crown champion when he was the belt collector than Eddie Kingston. Im sorry I can’t put the ROH title on the World title level. Roman wins the NXT and technically he’s a Triple Crown champion? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zurlac9548]

I feel like Roman gets way to much credit for his story tbh. I think Paul Heyman does a great job and the Usos and Solo has also carried a huge part of the load to carry this story. It is disrespectful to act like Roman is the best part of the bloodline without them it would be nothing

[@reddragon0624]

Solo ain’t done shit lol he’s by far been the weakest link of this entire saga. He just stands around and tries his best to act menacing (he’s not).

[@themachodan13]

This story has been carried by all the side players!

[@Keeperodd]

Imo the only good part of the Bloodline storyline was Sami Zayn for about 6 months out of, what 4 years now? And the Usos have definitively been better than Roman.

[@Flobastino241]

@@reddragon0624wtf?😂😂😂

[@Psycho-Crusher693]

I don't think someone with a Jinder Mahal PFP should be saying anyone like Roman is irrelevant to the story 😂

[@alexloyola6762]

"None of it matters. It's wrestling criticism." Makes a living off of criticizing wrestling. The biggest of LOLZ.

[@cxnnxr_99]

To me, the Continental Crown felt like it was to serve Eddie’s story more than anything with so much of his style paying homage to The King’s Road and many of his heroes held the Japanese triple crown during their time. I don’t believe there were ever long term plans to keep the Continental Crown a thing. Now the Continental Championship will just become another mid card title for AEW

[@Flobastino241]

I’ve been saying all along. Rock will take over the whole thing. Roman will attack rock at mania yelling “you aren’t the final boss. IM THE TRIBAL CHIEF” causing the distraction long enough for Cody to hit multiple cross roads and get the win . Setting up rock v Roman

[@FernandoGarcia-rl6gj]

They need to make one set of tag belts, the womens and mens tag titles can be the only titles that float in-between shows

[@Ninobeige]

You care about Kingpin because you care about Daredevil, you care about Spider-Man…..the bad guy can only carry the story for so long.

[@ev14304]

20:05 _ I will tell you whut - thought the old time - Enforcer - lawn mower commercial would make a cameo

[@KingsPokemonEmpire]

I think it would be so cool if they gave Kartion Kross a Snake. That’s a gimmick we haven’t seen from anyone really since Jake did it and how cool would that be.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

The problem with AEW's triple crown is that it took two irrelevant titles, granted one had a great history, and then linked it to a new title that only existed to create a triple crown champion. It would've behooved all parties involved if the Continental Crown stayed with the other two titles because it was the only thing that made any of the titles seem interesting. What would have made it interesting is if they had taken the International title, combined it with the Strong and ROH belt, and that became a tri-promotional title that they called the Continental Crown that carried all three companies legacy and was defended in NJPW US shows, ROH, and AEW.

[@StrangeWill97]

Yeah i agree with you. I think any company that's not WWE will always get heat for signing big names just because a certain crowd will always see it as a "downgrade" for that star. Heck i remember when CM Punk got heat for returning to AEW but all the same people were happy with him going back ti WWE.

[@parsath_2584]

I think part of the problem is that WWE have been able to rewrite history and control the narrative of wrestling for so long. If you watch a WWE documentary, Vince buying out the territories is put forward as a positive thing, fuck so is the death of WCW. In short, people need to learn wrestling history from non-biased sources tbh

[@jabbawockeez6126]

#QUESTIONS The whole Mercedes/Willow situation feels like it could be a swerve, and it’s actually leading to a Kris Statlander heel turn. She lost to Riho while Willow won, she took the pin tonight in the tag team match, and could possibly even cost Willow her title match and turn on her and even get physical with Mercedes as well. Would be good to have a dominant/monster heel in the Women’s Division, and possibly even lead to not only feuds with Mercedes and Willow, but even try to elevate the TBS Championship, maybe a multi person ladder match. What are your thoughts, and possible suggestions for their women’s division as a whole?

[@princesilver1387]

dude i'm having the same problem with my lawn.

[@doctorwhoa292]

I said this when The Rock first came out and hugged Cody. This Wrestlemania is going to Empire Strikes Back. Cody will lose, most likely via a Dusty finish where he wins and Rock overturns it. We will spend the next year with Rock being the Emperor of WWE and slowly making Roman the face.

[@thatblindtekkenwarrior1177]

Instead of having two teams pulled down two sets of titles in the ladder match. They should just have R Truth winning the whole thing The next week he turns up on SmackDown and hands the blue belts to Nick Aldus. Saying "hey my dog, these are SmackDown titles, I'm a raw star" Boom, the titles are split.

[@NachtBogen]

I have been told so many times this past year that the blood line is crumbling. Pre summerslam maybe but after summerslam nothing has happened. Hopefully now something will happen

[@IroquoisPliskin86]

The Continental Title is just the All Japan Triple Crown but with mid-card belts. Eddie Kingston has a hard-on for All Japan so they aped the idea.

[@fitzciaran]

Tag title have to remain unified, better one title that means something (and even now sometimes it struggles for focus) than 2 to be forgotten about for months on end.

[@tylerwarden93]

Thanks for answering my question, Steve!

[@leoyesyesentertainment4237]

With Rock and Cody. Roman kinda feels like the side character lol Maybe there will be a Rock vs Cody match at Summerslam?

[@kenadamsbusinessfirm2435]

I appreciate your shared confusion with the continental crown. 3 midcard titles I guess 🤣

[@lynnkingpin]

You guys evee watch batnan theres always one big villain..but theres isnt just one bad guy in a story

[@magi404]

We missed you on the trip too but you still got the juicy stories and made money sooooo all well that ends well 🤪❤

[@subgum3403]

Sounds like heritage cup

[@MrJonavo]

I think it's odd that you would say Mercedes is going to have better matches in AEW than she would in WWE when women's wrestling in WWE is so much better. You guys routinely pick the women's match as the match of the night in WWE but rarely, if ever, do the same for an AEW women's match.

[@DejuanA35]

How mych does a change of sceneray matter if your presentation is still the same? Example...Edge(Cope) and Mercedes. Same exact presentation. I think if you leave a WWE for example and go to a smaller promotion it would be more beneficial if you gimmick is not exactly the same as was in WWE, especially if you plan on coming back. What are you guys thoughts?

[@Jaxonn-SP]

Rock gone until August and Roman till SummerSlam if he is supposed to take a break if he loses idk about that.

[@TheGreatKingChiba]

The story was never about Roman. None of you cared when it was the Roman show.... You cared when it was the Uso show, you cared when it was the Sami Zane show, you cared when it was the KO show, you cared when it was Cody. At no point was Roman ever ACTUALLY the star of this because it was ALWAYS about the people around him and what THEY were doing.

[@ragingsavage9059]

You can say that and yea they’ve all gone over because the bloodline. BUT without Roman being that big bad guy untouchable boss none of this works either.

[@TheGreatKingChiba]

@ragingsavage9059 Bullshit, anybody could be Roman. It's a fake sport and anyone can be Roman if they are booked like him. He isn't cutting promos NOBODY ELSE can do. He isn't having matches where he exhibits skills NOBODY ELSE has. He has gotten by on being attached to people we WANT to see.

[@andreholly2027]

Silly take. People definitely cared about Roman

[@TheGreatKingChiba]

@@andreholly2027 As much as any of the other names? Get real. He is just a watered down Samoa Joe with worse in-ring and mic skills.

[@andreholly2027]

@@TheGreatKingChiba You’re just saying stuff just to say stuff. Roman and Joe’s persona’s are nothing alike

[@DjD422-]

Roman is retaining at mania. Cody's story is the same as Dusty's always chasing.

[@Psycho-Crusher693]

As much as i like Roman how can you not take a back seat to The Rock the guy is too entertaining plus it plays more into The Rock having an ego 2 big egos going at it thats the real money not Corny Rhodes

[@samhrdlicka1387]

Yes absolutely

[@klawstecno2083]

The only tweeners AEW ever had are know two of the biggest stars in WWE: Cody and Punk.

[@ad206]

9:22 They're not 'tweeners. They're poorly written. That's the problem.

[@shigard]

Lookin clean with that black flannel on, Unc

[@petebagwell6666]

He always feels like he is because he's never there

[@Urameshi-III]

Nice haircut Steve

[@bradsmith9118]

I forgot Roman was the champ and in the main event tbh.

[@stanleylee3329]

They’re giving Rock way too much TV and promo time. Hes not in the main event but he’s on TV as if he’s the universal champion defending his belt against Cody. “Part of the bigger story” is fine-Rock should be the one getting less right now though, not Roman. Plus even Herman is calling somebody else the Final Boss-which is what we’ve called Roman organically for the last 3 years. I like the Rock. Rock vs Roman was 1000% the plan, because Rock is on TV more than anybody that isn’t Cody Rhodes. Hell, we got a Rock solo segment before a Roman solo segment or even Roman/Cody segment. I don’t wanna see the Rock on TV at all until Mania really.

[@wyattrath6571]

Wait wasn’t kenny a triple crown or whatever because he held every world title????

[@WrestleJuice]

Triple Crown also means won world/mid/tag in a single promotion or grand slam (every title in a single promotion). But AEW was referencing the All Japan/Noah/something else triple crown which is a kind of title held and defended but it’s three titles. See why it’s confusing?

[@mat10193]

in my opinion, if the bad guy isn't getting boo'edand being hated by the fans, then they aren't doing a good job at being a bad guy, and are closer to being a good guy

[@gerrybernecker1174]

2 weeks till Mania

[@kooljoe35]

Bad idea Steve!!! they should combine the titles that are split not split more championships!! you probably think everybody should get a championship

[@jcfiguredout]

Roman is not losing anytime soon

[@TheCrazyJuggaloJKB]

I got a theory that the rock wants to perform face off with tech n9ne at WrestleMania. that's it. that's the theory. lol

[@the_happy_gamerino]

Get a sheep for your lawn 😂

[@SeaBeast902]

AEW has so many good workers, it's just hard to boo them. Hangman, Okada, Mox, Toni, all baddies that the crowd still loves to cheer

[@AllenJohn]

13:00 Triple Crown? The reason why I can't enjoy AEW seriously.

[@cosmobrownslivingpuppetsshow]

Roman will turn on Rock. Jealousy.

[@zanescalia]

100%. reigns will be gone for quit some time after wrestlemania after rock and the bloodline turn on him

[@clachapelle]

Thumbs down for you wanting Bayley to Loose at Wrestlemania... IF ANYONE DESERVES A WIN AT WRESTLEMANIA IT IS BAYLEY!!!!!!

[@DarthBearistotle]

Swerve is not CLEARLY a good guy, sorry man but he isnt, and people are mad for treating him like a face.

[@Psycho-Crusher693]

But bad guys are more interesting to alot of people it's just cool the cheer the bad guy

[@subgum3403]

The old bucks need to lose.

[@subgum3403]

@@khesipresents1885 one is 39 the other is 34 they arent young anymore

[@subgum3403]

Nxt nxt nxt!

[@KidMarquisDelToro]

Maybe Roman has taken the backseat because he wasn't supposed to be TEAMING with the Rock but FACING him. Piss poor creative due to Cucky Blows and his crybabies.

[@WrestleJuice]

At least come up with a better Cody nickname man 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

[@KidMarquisDelToro]

@@WrestleJuice Shill

[@reddragon0624]

Rock-Roman was a last second decision that led to a quick pivot because people weren’t invested in seeing that story play out before Cody finishes his.

[@Psycho-Crusher693]

​@@WrestleJuiceHow about Corny Rhodes

[@georgealvarez1195]

Isnt this what all you cody crybabies wanted? We couldve had some of the best promos ever with the Rock vs Roman but instead we got a crappy tagteam nobody cares about

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

Roman is not a main character in his own story.

[@andu1854]

Time to put belt on Gunther… reigns has grown stale and either never wrestles or Solo wins all his matches for him

[@therealjohnsnow126]

Drew should lose and stop crying drew deserves nothing right now maybe a intercontinental championship

[@MrKillian1983]

The Rock and his ego are ruining Wrestlemania. His involvement in the story makes no sense when he had absolutely nothing to do with either Roman or Cody until recently. The bloodline should have been disbanded a year ago after it had reached its peak and Roman damn sure should have lost the title by now. He should have never won it in the first place because he is one of the most overrated and boring wrestlers of all time.