WWE WrestleMania 39: Roman Reigns talks Cody Rhodes, The Bloodline’s run

Daniel Cormier sits down with Undisputed WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns ahead of his title match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39.
0:00 Intro
2:03 Cody Rhodes matchup
4:20 The support he’s received during his leukemia battle
7:14 Chemistry with The Bloodline
10:36 Thoughts on Rhodes leaving WWE
11:52 Main eventing WrestleMania again
13:48 His relationship with Dusty Rhodes
15:57 Seth Rollins
#WWE #WrestleMania #Reigns
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[@tusiah-mai32]

"Not here for friends, I'm a family man." -Roman Reigns Words to abide by...

[@wsgelijah]

ong

[@jmurdock8303]

Beautiful worss

[@megaapp9185]

Roman's growth as a wrestler and a performer is beyond imagination. If he has this legendary character for 3 more years at this same level, then he definitely will be at the mt. Rushmore. of wrestling. Dude's destined for greatness. MJF is great he just lives as the character. But Roman on the other hand has perfectly blended the art of balance by being both Joe Anoa'i and the tribal chief. MJF and Roman Reigns are the two best things in the wrestling world at the moment.

[@starroguex6006]

Love Roman, he’s a big reason why I’m back as a fan.

[@trewilliams8411]

It sucks john cena better then Roman

[@jjstraka1982]

He's the main reason most people completely tuned out over the last decade.

[@JaySiMusic]

​@@trewilliams8411 after that match with theory? Heck no

[@dm-pj7cp]

@@jjstraka1982 it was a 11 year investment which started paying off in year 8 but hopefully now he'll pull in new viewers due to his star power for many many years to come

[@vhvhvjglofswfcksrhycjbhigmkefe]

​@@trewilliams8411 sucks he lost every match against Roman 😂

[@blessingthegoat]

The usos have lost😢 ROMAN PLEASE DON'T LOSE TOO

[@maureenkalaluka1564]

If he loose I'm going to die

[@residentevil8751]

He won he is safe.

[@billylindsey3678]

When it comes to Roman the biggest takeaway for me was about a year or so ago when Brock Lesnar said Roman has the "it" factor and that tells you all you need to know as Brock is the LAST person to hand out compliments. He won't say anything that he doesn't mean. This interview is part kayfabe, but Roman truly believes in himself with unbelievable confidence and much like Brock, he doesn't care if he hurts anybodys feelings. I don't know what's gonna happen tonight, and respect and kudos to Cody, but I can certainly see Roman retaining

[@SunshineVocals]

Honestly one of the best interviews, best questions.... DC knows this business well... respect.

[@dbradandthem2727]

People acting like Roman hasn't ALWAYS shown THIS. Between Vince & the blind hate from the marks, most didn't wanna "acknowledge" him .. Roman has ALWAYS been this good.

[@BigTiggz]

This man’s growth is second to none. I love it!

[@joejames1794]

Man imma miss this guy if he does lose the belt and takes a break afterwards

[@robertmaggiobellotti7046]

Same man

[@Its_BM]

Not today not today

[@ethanjordan5910]

Me too

[@mathewhill8910]

Since hes been champ hes had time off. Im sure thats how they stopped him from taking 6 months off

[@Xtsy_1989]

Yup we do miss him indeed

[@alfredoreyes5105]

Either Roman’s showing his hand by revealing how much he’s thought about dropping the strap and what it’ll do to his character, almost seems like he wants it bad, or he’s just that good and is totally swerving us

[@SS-tg8lf]

The real man (Joe Anoai') wants to drop the title so he can be able to spend time with his family and take a break. 👍

[@HBK970]

@@SS-tg8lf **Brock Lesnar: Hold my vacation**

[@HBK970]

@@SS-tg8lf Lesnar was champ and he got to spend time with his family?

[@jmd11185]

​@@SS-tg8lf bs

[@adrijiyuda]

The swerve is coming

[@Invekbv]

Roman better win after the uso lose … there’s only one line and that’s the bloodline

[@Sss-lt1it]

Will see about that pal

[@jayvon7286]

He's losing 500%

[@thomas3146]

@@jayvon7286 He winning 1000%

[@jayvon7286]

@@thomas3146 You must be new.

[@davidadams8652]

Guys been champion for 3 years think it’s time to end it

[@themartialartway]

Most dominant wrestler at our time.

[@randywatson6583]

Yes he is

[@mr.perksy]

From a long term storyline perspective it would be better if Roman retained and then the bloodline turmoil can continue. Roman can say the Uso’s dropped the ball and let the family down. It could lead to an eventual Roman vs Jey which would come full circle as that is what started it all 2-1/2 years ago.

[@hotcoldman77]

And what happens to Cody? You have to keep in mind Cody is 100% the poster boy of the company moving forward

[@mr.perksy]

@@hotcoldman77 he can continue the chase. That’s what makes it intriguing. Not saying it will happen but it’s an option.

[@Bear-er6xb]

@@mr.perksy continue the chase after leaving the company having his whole arc, returning winning the rumble, losing. continuing the chase to win anyways at a later time? it’s been long enough.

[@hotcoldman77]

@@mr.perksy Okay I gotcha! You just didn't mention Cody at all so I was wondering lol. Anyways, I hope tonight delivers like last night. Can't wait

[@Mandutumuch619]

That can still happen even if Cody has one title

[@anasshahid224]

Roman Reigns is the man! He’s so charismatic, always does great interviews and is incredible in the ring, the biggest star in WWE today 👏👏👏👏👏

[@genebaranowski2327]

Bruh he is mid as champ..without the bloodlines assistance he would have lost the title last year

[@WWEFAM20092]

@@genebaranowski2327 yeah

[@hotcosby4249]

​@@genebaranowski2327 nah he's the goat and a lot better than cena or HHH☝️

[@zariameredith2363]

@@hotcosby4249 I love Roman so much but he’s not better than hhh or cena

[@pranavpatil3419]

He is Rock's cousin that's it.. Nothing special

[@Winnerzcircle1]

My favorite wrestler right now

[@population-_-420]

Los Angeles.... ACKNOWLEDGE ME !

[@rxtsec1]

my favorite wrestler also. it used to be ultimate warrior. hopefully he wins tomorrow but i'm not sure

[@trewilliams8411]

John cena

[@aliraja3248]

​@@rxtsec1 NOPE!

[@aliraja3248]

​@@trewilliams8411 yeah🎉

[@Spartaprimez]

Roman Reigns is on GOAT Level!

[@maggielusk6833]

Yep he's the best their is! I don't care how good Cody is he's nowhere near Romans level especially inside the ring! He's much more physical and powerful than what I've seen from Cody so far! Go Roman smash him! 🤣🤣❤❤❤❤☝☝☝

[@rahulnair2223]

Jon Jones entering the comment section GOAT who!

[@Kinzeal]

Roman is a good talker especially in real life but why he allows his opponents touch him on wrestling promo is questionable.

[@thomas3146]

Thats what the story demand.

[@GodOfDestructionVegeta27]

What are you on about?? Your comment doesn't make much sense.

[@Kinzeal]

@@GodOfDestructionVegeta27 You're very foolish to think that way.

[@Kinzeal]

@@thomas3146 Am aware but sometimes it makes Reigns look inferior to his opponents when it comes to promo skills when it's just intentional.

[@vhvhvjglofswfcksrhycjbhigmkefe]

​@@GodOfDestructionVegeta27 nah you just don't have any comprehensive skills

[@theuniverse7227]

At 9:50, Roman gives us a glimpse of how his character will shift without the belts.

[@vlonewrld]

I’m guessing Roman doesn’t wanna drop the belts to Cody because he says in the interview he doesn’t think someone who hasn’t been in the company for so long should dethrone him. I guess he’s hinting he retains.

[@chriskay1449]

Roman is speaking in character here. It means nothing.

[@johnlorenzdiaz1048]

@@chriskay1449 lol if this is the tribal gimmick then roman will not spoke to this interviewer what romans only words are acknowledge him

[@budvibes3367]

Well that’s up to triple h probably if he’ll drop the title.

[@edge803]

​@@budvibes3367 no up to vince.

[@marvingonzalez8586]

​@@edge803 Vince ain't head of creative anymore

[@laurenashley2364]

I need Roman vs Seth Mania Main event like yesterday!

[@skylersellers8786]

My tribal chief ☝️👑👑👑 Head of the table ☝️ 👑

[@ANUBIS250i]

Tomorrow he is gonna losse😂

[@Killertrap23]

​@@ANUBIS250i hey we all know it's not Easy to say but no one should be afraid of it

[@thomas3146]

@@ANUBIS250i u really think so, delusional af😂😂☝🏻☝🏻

[@ItzBloodless]

@@ANUBIS250i Ok so Cody will get boring after a few weeks. 🥱

[@TheRealPugachevsky]

@@ANUBIS250i so what? acknowledge him☝️☝️☝️

[@Robj007]

Acknowledge him 👆🏿

[@maggielusk6833]

Roman truly is the man! Articulate beautiful he owns every interview he's in! Win or lose Roman deserves his place in the hierarchy and history of this company! So proud of him n I'm rooting for him on Sunday! He's the one! ☝☝☝☝❤❤❤❤❤

[@MecheLovesAEW]

Fantastic questions Mr Cormier! Smashing job! ❤

[@AmirHamja-zu8tz]

Roman improve so much....just wow DC great interview man

[@MANISH.PISTON]

DC AT HIS BEST PART.

[@dannynhl9441]

The moment Gunther retained his IC belt I knew Roman was going to win because Gunther winning meant he wasn't going to move up to the main event scene to start a feud with Cody

[@tanaka7341]

The bloodline best story ever wwe did

[@sliderx1897]

Not as good as Mae Young giving birth to a hand!

[@raghavsinghchauhan1078]

Rock is the one roman want at wrestlemania. ☝🏻

[@justinoverall2763]

The Head Of The Table The Tribal Chief Savage Mode Goat 🐐 Mode God Mode The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns ☝🏽🏆🏆🩸

[@CtefoxZeus]

Here I see two great, larger than life individual, sitting and having a good talk. Watching this with a cup of coffee is so satisfying.

[@joshuarrodriguez3808]

That’s why he’s going to win tonight

[@jonyt2810]

Will he? Usos lost probsly gonna make him loose

[@RiruKrypto_]

@@jonyt2810 L

[@mysteriousguy666]

​@@jonyt2810kid you there?😂

[@Rya_N33]

The dudes Ora matched with his theme music is fascinating

[@juskicknit909]

Get to see bro tomorrow in LA at Sofi Stadium can’t wait!

[@AcknowledgeMeKid]

Thank You Dan for bringing out My Tribal Chief.

[@IsraelJusticeMillerJr]

I have a feeling this storyline is still continuing the USOs may have lost but roman will retain. But eventually someone in he's bloodline will betray him that's my prediction.

[@davidfaxon3336]

Roman will lose. They didn't bring Cody back to not win the titles. He would look weak if he doesn't win now.

[@wearelegionw9213]

@@davidfaxon3336 😂😂😂😂

[@amarismith9175]

@@davidfaxon3336 say what now? 🤣🤣🤣☝🏾

[@hotcosby4249]

​@@davidfaxon3336 🤡 cody looks as strong as ever.

[@thokchombembaladevi8254]

Roman please will win at WrestleMania I can't see you lose

[@ryandikavernanda3743]

Same

[@theshield2692]

Amazing interview

[@PierreEvaL]

Incredibly intelligent questions and fantastic interview.

[@jonlegacyjay8902]

DC needs to do more of these he did a great job.

[@bradcar7]

Funny how he can go in and out of character when he needs to lol

[@BarbaraBoronda]

Joe is my best friend he is humble and kind and amazing and he is also the uncle of the uso's and solo and also paul has been with his family and worked with his dad as a manager before joe was even born.

[@win2024king]

wow!!

[@vincentsalentino9906]

I see a future main event coming with roman and seth rollins this was and awesome interview 🔥🔥🔥

[@vrbrother1738]

Roman Best Needle mover

[@NatureGirlWOO]

Love this guy

[@Killertrap23]

Aye hey but um I got to say it right now this guy is thee goat he always will be for forming such a dominant faction in all of wwe and his title reign is unbeatable

[@user-kc8ix4vs7q]

Can't wait for tomorrow! 🙌✨

[@population-_-420]

Where the ones at

[@bitw434]

Thank you for this DC

[@hmingasailo21]

Sound is so low

[@coreylee9342]

Heel and Babyface have always been this way, if you're a good heel, good on the mic, good in the ring the fans will love you, It started with Gorgeous George he first put the entertainment in sports entertainment.

[@hunterghost1453]

He fits in this character no one can . ☝️

[@borino6216]

why is this uploaded in 720?

[@perryuppal1]

Way to be prepared DC

[@detaya123]

Roman saying he had that DAWG in him. 😂😂😂😂

[@justinwilson5970]

1000 Day Champ 👑 GOAT 👑 MODE

[@devinkent4396]

I love Roman reigns when he said yes sir it reminds me what he said in 2016

[@greenbaylikerem]

I acknowledge you my tribal chief☝

[@starskylove6113]

We all know its stafed but i still want more interviews

[@riverfire6357]

DC you're a gangsta respect

[@ritamaya3684]

Good luck Roman we favourite you

[@trewilliams8411]

Roman sucks

[@bobs437]

What a great guy Roman is. DC looking into the questions during interviews is horrible.

[@AintFredoYou]

I acknowledge you my tribal chief ☝️🩸

[@donjulio9064]

Jey about to get another beating 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😬😬

[@OmegaX_2340]

Frr😂

[@davidfaxon3336]

He just stated Cody is winning. Roman said if he didn't have the titles he'd be a more pissed off Roman

[@danarose2677]

This is like the 4rth WWE interview I have seen DC do now. They prepped him well or he is really dialed into the product.

[@Varcoolac]

Oh he loves the product. He was a guest referee for a PPV match last year.

[@JANA99998]

Rock return tomrrow❤️

[@southstar9931]

Even Roman reigns needs a safe place

[@jessesweet9941]

He said alot of what he said to Cody actually happened its not apart of the storyline it really did happen

[@ajaxxx5552]

1:56 The Bloodline vs Imperium

[@Teddy42O]

I hope Roman beats Cody to get to 1,000 days as champion.

[@mr.perksy]

Yes, and if he hits the 1,100 range he passes Pedro Morales.

[@mr.perksy]

@@Teddy42O I’m talking consecutive days. Roman is approaching 3 years, Backlund held it for almost 6 years straight. He’s only halfway

[@TheTennesseeFistMachine]

I love that he did this semi kayfabe

[@randomtester100]

Based on their history, I think Seth Rollins would be the best choice to dethrone Roman Reigns. He betrayed The Shield, cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at the Wrestlemania main event, and always outsmarted Reigns in their mind games. Cody has the potential to become a future champion, but from a storyline perspective, it would make more sense for Seth to take down Reigns.

[@Kinzeal]

You're right, it's also suitable for Cody Rhodes especially considering the fact that both of them have something in common which is their legendary wrestling background.

[@HariKumar-fu3pm]

No seth

[@jonhperez6068]

Nice joke kid

[@mannydaprofit2869]

Agree. Seth Rollins definitely makes sense.

[@jonhperez6068]

@@mannydaprofit2869 nope he doesn’t

[@jacksonmwila5332]

Roman is the reason I watch wrestling here in Africa and he is the why I pay for my DSTV

[@YisroelGoldberg]

This man is on a different level than anyone ever. Smarter than everyone else as well

[@katjames4431]

So proud of you

[@osirishill23]

At 11:23 is exactly why I feel like Cody doesn’t deserve to beat Roman

[@andyobi6085]

DC is like a little kid meeting his favourite wrestlers 😊 you know he loves his job

[@KrazyKarthik1]

It looked more like an Interview 😂

[@1987wi]

Love how espn is covering wrestle mania

[@sabbirmd6637]

Roman reigns is Best cempion all time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@trewilliams8411]

That’s John cena not Roman

[@shuvbhowmickbestin]

Daniel Cormier doing WWE coverages? Roman must be honored to be sharing the same room with him.

[@rasj1020]

the greatest up there with bruno!

[@nalinipersaud2849]

We love this guys roman reigns

[@psell8628]

Roman is easily the best wrestler in WWE at the moment, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he's the current champ. The dude is the complete package. WWE's investment has paid off big time.

[@roycekennethminordevera2870]

Knowing DC, I knew that was coming 0:11 HAHAHAHA 😂

[@parellemartin8624]

Rollins vs. Reigns is THE match, especially on a WM stage (wm40) ...it needs to happen! The RR match was ok, but if we talking BIG LETS GO TO MANIA ROMAN V ROLLINS WM 40. Hopefully, Seth wins the RR next yr

[@RAY_32]

Omg I know him thats Daniel, he literally is speaking to Roman Reigns I want to meet Roman so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joshelguapo5563]

Duuuude Daniel Cormier and Roman Reigns let's GOOO

[@hessiankyojin]

Roman bragging about himself in the most timid way is such a heel move and I love him for it. What an indirect douchebag about himself character and that's what makes this work so well.

[@WahDiChop]

Just here to acknowledge the GOAT

[@robertmaggiobellotti7046]

Roman seemed nervous in this interview I know everyone wants cody to win but I think the wwe wants to keep roman champion for at least 1,000 days or more

[@AcknowledgeMeKid]

He Wasn't nervous at all, His Expressions are mostly always Serious. But when He gave His Spoiler at The End of The Interview He definitely and completely sounded Confident Asf, Fr!!!!!

[@KrazyKarthik1]

Acknowledge the Tribal Chief☝️☝️☝️

[@Stumme-40203]

I need more of DC interviewing pro wrestlers.

[@jackiekimble]

Your still number one in my book

[@jennieleach6239]

Good luck and I hope you win this I'm your fan please win

[@djdannyd816]

Roman Reigns & Daniel Cormier 👑

[@dagganmary1452]

I really live this guy

[@trustymccoolguy7828]

Turn up your mic

[@Uk09914]

J usoss💔💔