Roman Reigns talks MMA fandom, potential Rock matchup & WrestleMania | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show

[@adlad3199]

Unbelievable respect to Roman coming back from Leukemia and stuff. A man with a heart of gold.

[@siddharthabhattacharya3117]

@@JJ-xr1qv spot on

[@crisvanfan]

He’s beaten leukemia twice...

[@ruin3r]

I sort of doubt he had it because the whole time he never lost size or looked sickly like someone would if they were undergoing cancer treatment. He's the same size and clearly on roids/TRT which you also wouldnt be using if you had leukemia.

[@justinbonner1421]

Some people are stupid to think that was just a storyline

[@SiiMPLYNOTORiiOUS]

@@JJ-xr1qv I will be back back to work now to to start the the project project on my channel at at some time but will have a better chance chance of winning soon for for my graduation ceremony at a productive time and a

[@Ryanwolson12]

Shame on Ariel not bringing DC to this interview...🤣

[@Alok23kumar]

Then roman brings Paul Heyman 💥🔥

[@babluroy3948]

@@Alok23kumar র্র্

[@Alok23kumar]

@@babluroy3948 what is that???

[@JRR821]

WWE IS GEY

[@iztheillest]

He’s killing it rn as a heel. Definitely elevated his game after he came back at Summerslam

[@ShemarCedrick]

Yessir i'm glad he finally turned heel i been waiting for this

[@sharpshooter_00i79]

When did he return as a heel ? It's been years for me

[@iztheillest]

@@sharpshooter_00i79 summerslam 2020

[@sharpshooter_00i79]

@@iztheillest immediately as a heel ?

[@iztheillest]

@@sharpshooter_00i79 as a tweener first (attacked both Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman) but confirmed his heel status when he aligned himself w/ Paul Heyman on the Smackdown episode after Summerslam

[@abrahamfarraj84]

I'm glad Roman Reigns can go out and represent WWE the way he does. Quite a company guy, but in the best ways.

[@starcraftyschannel1926]

Why wont he take any of Undertaker's advice? instead replying in the most unintelligent way possible

[@amandaschwartz2080]

Roman Reigns the tribal chef the best wwe wrestler fighter

[@ericroland4956]

@@amandaschwartz2080 *Worst... there i corrected it for you

[@ShemarCedrick]

@@starcraftyschannel1926 What advice?

[@starcraftyschannel1926]

@@ShemarCedrick Go watch Taker on the JRE, then read Reigns reply to it, its embarrassing

[@REVOFEV792]

Reigns is such a cool dude. Next year Rock vs. Reigns at Mania would be massive.

[@jkh5]

What a crossover guest. Head of the table.

[@DARKHELMETTACOZ]

This his battle and his comeback to wwe after leukemia, and to see all the charity work with kids , he’s a great dude.

[@busheechewee1134]

I have so much respect for Joe Anoa'i aka the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. He's not only a perfect role model for people because of his determination and will power to overcome a 2nd battle with leukemia, but he's a man that puts his family's welfare before anything else...even WWE. This is a MAN right here.

[@mahadsudi6863]

That’s why smackdown needs him there is no wwe without Roman Reigns

[@bloodstarkidlander9159]

Met Roman in 2014 at WM30 Axxess and asked him who his favorite UFC fighter was (same reasoning as Ariel re. the Superman punch) and he told me he's "not much of an MMA guy." His answer here is consistent with that, so he ain't no phony!

[@nyfolkhero]

Ariel really secured the Tribal Chief interview 👑

[@nickmorris9311]

It's simple. I see our Tribal Chief, I watch, I like.

[@CHRISTMASPOOL]

Beta male

[@teashdrinks714]

Roman is doing it right lately because he’s making it believable, it took him a long time to bring out the reality in his face and hands down it’s amazing how he’s doing it without the fans

[@Fraustyy]

Low key gonna watch Roman’s performances now I never really got into WWE but this dude is all class

[@alyssalang4226]

Roman is a sweet person his voice is just so calm and I could listen to him all day I just hope after he loses to Edge he smashes him to regain his championship eventually Edge never won the universal championship so Edge can't beat Roman I don't know how much longer I can take Edge Roman will always be the champion in my eyes he's a inspiration to me I hope he don't retire after he loses to Edge

[@mtbbaz]

I remember when I got my wwe faze I I guarantee u end up watching Vince mcmans or whatever his name is weirdest moments guys to funny

[@shanehayes4328]

They lied about him having cancer for ratings. Real classy

[@alyssalang4226]

@@shanehayes4328 yes but why did he break character and tell us his real name is Joe

[@shanehayes4328]

@@alyssalang4226 to get your little hearts all warm. In the wrestling world they call it a "worked shoot"

[@asnee2459]

It’s good to see this crossover between MMA and Pro Wrestling. You can see genuine respect from the entities on both sides. It’s entertainment for the fans at the end of the day .

[@ianstephenson9721]

Ariel is a huge pro wrestling fan

[@Ryanwolson12]

Yeah it's always been like that especially with brock and Ken shamrock back in the day

[@joshuaadkins7382]

And if you go back to a lot of other videos on here with wrestlers, so many people are pissed about it being ESPN MMA with non mma fighters. It was ridick.

[@Igor-sl7ze]

Not really wwe is mostly for children I don’t know why Ariel is such a big wwe fan

[@joshuaadkins7382]

@@Igor-sl7ze It's not for children. It's for Vince. For old people. I love pro wrestling as much as the next guy but yeah WWE is obviously far past it's prime. The guy running it doesn't care about entertaining the average person. Or any person lol

[@FatherFirst]

I'm from the Attitude Era. Romans about the only reason I could watch wrestling nowadays. So much has been lost since the days of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, DX, and so many more ELITE wrestlers. You can tell Roman was built for that Era and has kept the torch lit. But it's hard to do it solo. There's not many like those names above nowadays but he's one of em.

[@kalikeef308]

Roman is a modern day Rhyno that actually got over lol

[@mudi162000]

I think Apollo Crews is holding is down also. Without them, i wouldnt even watch wwe at the moment.

[@djblackshadow22]

The wwe is dead after Cena left

[@a.a.h.s.2345]

THE HEAD OF THE TABLE! 🔥

[@paulamartin3026]

If he ever leaves wwe so would I

[@MANISH.PISTON]

Happy to see No hate comments for tribal chief. 👍

[@elijahhill6602]

You might wanna look closer at the replies....

[@MANISH.PISTON]

@@elijahhill6602 ok ok my bad my boy.

[@romansoehuazelei1925]

Inside the ring: Roman is the greatest heel of all time. He is the monster. Outside the ring: Roman is an incredibly respectful man. He is very humble and he is very hospitable. Even he has a health foundation. He is really a good man outside the ring. I have a huge respect for Roman Reigns.

[@thestoik5440]

The Tribal Chief!

[@Ryanwolson12]

Cringy storyline

[@mikeymyers9617]

Tf does that mean?

[@mikeymyers9617]

@RoMeDS44 What does it mean you spaz

[@TCUSB]

Haven't watched WWE in probably a decade but Roman really seems like a genuinely nice person. Just the way he spoke about MMA made me a fan of his immediately. Wish the best for him in WWE and hopefully he keeps that belt.

[@Blazey.d]

“He can be laid up with 16 beautiful women he’ll leave all 20 of them” 😂😂

[@marjoe32]

this is Rick Flair levels of promo

[@PrabirTa]

what does that mean?

[@wastedimperium777]

@@PrabirTa He's got 4 more that the 16 don't know about or a couple of them are fat. Don't quote me on that

[@dessiejohnson811]

@@wastedimperium777 WHAT R U TALKING ABOUT?

[@waynecollins1009]

Love this heel character finally he really playing absolute best at this part.

[@liosmani9353]

Seth rolling is amazing as a heel too. And moxley the good (but crazy guy) suits him. No over the top baby faces anymore

[@jman4156]

Joe (Roman) is so unbelievably cool and chill. Love the dude 🔥

[@richart7392]

Roman would separate Ngannou's torso from his legs with a spear

[@jamesblack1597]

@Combat Mania joke FLEW over your head

[@TheNickJonathan]

@Combat Mania lmao realx man

[@mikeymyers9617]

Romans spear is dogshit

[@nickalmanza502]

Ngannou with one hit would take off the tattoos of this dweeb

[@redgreen7315]

Y’all can’t joke around lmao

[@darwinvargas9509]

The big boss man, the only man to walk out of wrestle mania main event and return to main event wrestle mania haha

[@darwinvargas9509]

Haha i didn’t intend on doing that, just figure of speech

[@wilabanodeniro9780]

Love the Pro Wrestling crossover interviews

[@thehairandthebeardpodcast2135]

I like how Ariel isn't trying to hide that he's a WWE first guy anymore 🤣. Too much war between the WWE and MMA communities. There's some of us that like both.

[@brettrash2688]

The best part of this interview is reigns is in his tribal chief character. I love it.

[@ilveroapollo2118]

i cant wait to see the fans reaction to roman at mania, such a great heel run

[@robertevans5205]

The Tribal Chief the head of the table Heyman had something to do with setting this up haha 😂

[@ryan3390]

Thanks Ariel for introducing me to Roman. I'm not a pro wrestling fan and never seem him wrestle but I'm now a fan of this guy because his morals, beliefs and attitude. Plus this guy battled cancer, alot of respect to him. May go watch some of his highlights now. 👍

[@oscarsimon5387]

You know, as a hardcore MMA fan, I gotta aknowledge dis guy as The Tribal Chief, The Head Of The Table, The Provider 💪 He's gonna smesh Edge and DB at Mania.

[@whiteknight1724]

Edge boots are better than Roman Reigns 🤡🤡🤡 and roman fans are biggest CASUAL'S of wrestling

[@ritviksood2654]

@@whiteknight1724 lol ok, have a great day

[@aashishkashyap2487]

@@whiteknight1724 roman gloves r better than edge & edge fans r biggest comedian of wrestling.

[@Xtsy_1989]

​@@whiteknight1724the way the numbers lined up,and what Roman Reigns has accomplished in past 3 years ,it seems like u are the "🤡" now😂

[@m.a.8492]

OMG never heard his voice when not in character!

[@ASHsor]

He proves those idiotic "fans" wrong every night. Every night he shows why Vince put his trust in Roman. Obviously Roman being so interesting as a heel shows it was meant to be but the longer we waited the sweet it became seeing Roman in a position he's clearly more comfortable in.

[@kyleronaldo7759]

Bunch of weirdos moaning in the comments trying to look cool if you don’t like this why waste your time coming to talk about it😂😂

[@ProjectN64]

Because this channel is supposed to be "MMA" not mandrama

[@mikeymyers9617]

Stfu jabroni

[@ShemarCedrick]

Facts like why they always hating on roman

[@wastedimperium777]

@@ProjectN64 u still click on it tho so, and it's somebody speaking on MMA. No one bats an eye when movie actors show up tho.

[@yungnikesldez1607]

I feel he'll would be successful in the UFC or any MMA Promotion

[@Razear]

Unbelievable that trolls would sh*t on his social media just because he chose to put his health above the business.

[@ShemarCedrick]

Facts

[@ritviksood2654]

Those people are everywhere😭

[@jamilmuhammad7465]

Head of the table, Tribal Chief. Great interview.

[@TheAnimalAF]

I want my mom to look at me the way Ariel looks at Roman.

[@U_1984]

ouch

[@geosantos7185]

Let's goo my favorite wrestler the tribal chief Roman Reigns

[@rupeshkharat7009]

Respect to roman a real life champ

[@kiezersosay49]

Lol he has SO much charisma.

[@HarryPothead2024]

Tune in Friday nights to see.

[@b3gemini609]

He used to not, I'm so glad to see hi. Succed eve tho I've kinda fallen out with wwe

[@kiezersosay49]

@@b3gemini609 i was being sarcastic. Like cheal says, "when that dude enters a room you can here a mouse pissing on cotton..."

[@ritviksood2654]

@@kiezersosay49 this really is not the place to hate.

[@Sansri16761]

That morse code joke was absolute brilliance

[@komeseetv5843]

Roman sounds so much like the Rock. Great guy.

[@SinghROAR]

I can't believe wrestling fans haven't flocked to this video. It's multiple time WM main eventer and current champ semi out of character in a non scripted format. What am I missing here?

[@win2024king]

He sounds like The Rock!

[@mineleavemealone2934]

ROMAN #1 ✌️❤️🙏🤙

[@allmyfriendsband]

I love this guy

[@BruceWayne-fg1kk]

I haven't watched WWE in years. Roman seems like a cool guy.

[@jbj6495]

10:00 mmm truth about phones and social media

[@cashman5355]

What I really want is a once in a lifetime main event John Cena vs The Rock vs Roman Reigns

[@ritviksood2654]

I can sense money

[@cashman5355]

@@ritviksood2654 that's three generations of top stars... You might as well become the federal reserve

[@GodConsciousness706]

VERY humble GUY... Haha Nokia & PLAYING game snake. I remember those DAYS.

[@sarcasticslowking9149]

Very nice guy

[@anasshahid224]

Roman Reigns is the man 😃

[@7ebo]

Roman “you know what I mean” Reigns

[@AcknowledgeMeKid]

Even if He hasn't any Fight Experience He definitely would squash Older Guys.

[@Gabriel-xi2vy]

He kinda looks like Herb Dean

[@tysontrinidad1020]

LMAO

[@quevonorisme4183]

The WWE better not cheat this man into losing that championship 😒💯

[@khesipresents1885]

He should be champ forever?

[@wildflower4724]

i was about to write a hate comment but roman seems cool

[@Wrestlefan1296]

Very cool

[@donbilligatti3004]

Roman is a great dude. Happy for his success

[@PitchforkStudios]

This man has beat blood cancer twice.

[@MasterofComedy]

The Head of the Table!

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

Roman Reigns is like the Captain America of WWE.

[@johnsmith4912]

I didn't get a phone until way after 18. May have been in my mid twenties when I got my phone. I think I was the last person to get one.

[@agentorange1156]

Roman kicks out at 2 vs Ngannou's left hook.

[@djdannyd816]

Roman Reigns 🔥

[@calebregondola1236]

Oh how I wish that I lived in Roman's/Joe's era where when you can't say what you wanna say. Tough times but tougher men with tough mental health

[@smir4067]

Roman your a my favorite wrestler in wwe 😘

[@suechildress8541]

I can't wait for WM37, BUT!!! I'm looking forward to WM39 in Hollywood the TRIBAL CHIEF vs the PEOPLE'S CHAMPION in the GRANDEST MAIN EVENT OF ALL!!!!!!

[@MuhGlassRibs]

Cmon ariel, give the fans what they want. Ask him to call out covington

[@marcustulliuscicero.5856]

I don't want to watch a murder

[@HackEliteSPARK]

@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 ha lol

[@A.V.S._x]

@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 covington wants to join WWE

[@marcustulliuscicero.5856]

@@A.V.S._x I don't want to watch a murder

[@user-sx6rm9uu7q]

Morse code to Heyman lmfao

[@buffbeenstuffed]

Roman Reigns vs The Rock has to happen!

[@sofiadrosos1308]

Great interview.

[@FelixFrost]

Where did he buy that jaw? I want the same

[@tahmidmuhtasim]

Why so many dislikes! This is a great interview.

[@ShemarCedrick]

Roman haters man 😅😅😅

[@profightsinfo]

The Tribal Chief himself!

[@hzafary]

Love seeing the WWE interviews. More please!

[@CHRISTMASPOOL]

Roman could never hurt me. Superman punches simply wouldn’t phase me. I’m more of a Marvel guy.

[@rafakops2925]

amazing interview 😎

[@stepkickking9868]

I’d love to see CM Punk vs Roman Reigns. Given their history and the connection with Paul Heyman, the storyline writes itself. That match would be the Hogan vs Rock of this generation.

[@ritviksood2654]

Cm punk and roman are two of my favorites so I am down to see that

[@tzarleonardi8967]

"I clearly felt a Morse code" - Paul Heyman

[@EdenNeedsAYoutubeHandle]

i love him 🥺

[@harshtech3804]

Roman reigns🔥

[@Snippets635]

I want to see DC in WWE....

[@gregluv5294]

DC is very cool, but he absolutely should not ever take a bump with his back issues.

[@a.a.h.s.2345]

Wrestlemania 38 DC and Helwani vs Lesnar and Heyman DC and Helwani come out wearing shirts that say "Push me now - Go to sleep later!"

[@nicolaasjoubert211]

He sounds exactly like Big Dwayne

[@mahadsudi6863]

Ik this is off topic but does the rock count as a black man?

[@nicolaasjoubert211]

@@mahadsudi6863 nah he's of Maori decent I believe. But he also might be mixed race

[@mahadsudi6863]

@@nicolaasjoubert211 his father Rocky Johnson was a black Canadian though

[@joshnorton9691]

This guy makes me want to go watch wrestling lol Jeff hardy still around? He was nasty wit it

[@StraightEdgeEnigma01]

Yeah, Jeff hardy is still around and doing his thing.

[@Berserk096-z6v]

Jeff is getting good but hé still Wrestle

[@jacobf4515]

Someone tweet Ariel and ask why there's betting lines for vettori Holland?!?!?!

[@smallies7154]

he was good in aquaman

[@ThaRealWorld]

It would of been great if he said Derrick Lewis as his favorite fighter

[@brandonwilliams1306]

Love you roman much love thank you

[@HassoRevolutionary]

I love this man Ariel

[@nbachoppanickbaby8058]

Roman reigns my favorite I want u to win ronam

[@sherlenewitt3738]

THE HEAD OF THE TABLE OUR TRIBAL CHIEF ROMAN REIGNS

[@Gainmaker]

Not a wwe fan but he seems cool

[@ShemarCedrick]

He really is

[@mr.creamy7778]

Move aside Ngannou, finally Ariel gets to interview the true p4p heavyweight in the world!

[@joseroda20]

the big dog always goes last even on helwanis show

[@fengshuimma9160]

Ngannou just grinned

[@StephenIC]

He sounds exactly like The Rock here.

[@whiterunguard4630]

This is so random. Roman Reigns on ESPN MMA?