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Roman Reigns is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE where he regularly competes in single’s competition.

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26 Jan, 2017

Reigns: Rousey can succeed in WWE

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Reigns says Rousey can succeed in WWE.

I think she’s one of those athletes that gets that attention and all eyes are on her. So I think she definitely has the background, and she’s got the base to build on, so she’s got a great foundation.

23 Oct, 2016

WWE touts McGregor-Reigns fantasy match

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A possible Reigns-McGregor matchup is mentioned as part of an article about fantasy matchups on WWE.com.

Although McGregor would have the edge in the striking, speed and submission categories, Reigns would possess the size, strength and reach advantages. Those would (maybe) be enough for The Big Dog to keep The Notorious One down, but either way, it would be an event.

11 Aug, 2016

Reigns calls out McGregor

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Reigns talks about McGregor’s recent comments about WWE wrestlers.

Well y’know for me it’s just a silly thing. We have nothing to do with him. My whole life, if he didn’t exist, it wouldn’t change anything with my world at all…The kid can fight, there’s no doubt about it, he’s a trained martial artist, but he runs his mouth a lot. And we come from a world now where everyone learns how to run their mouth before they can defend it. You can come up in my locker room if you want. Ain’t no tellin’ if you’re gonna leave.

25 Jan, 2015

Reigns wins 2015 Royal Rumble

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Reigns wins the 2015 WWE 30-Man Royal Rumble match with help from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, earning himself a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania. After the match, Reigns  speaks about preparing to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.

Right now I’m going to take a moment to heal. I’m busted up, I’m bleeding everywhere. I need to go see the trainer, I need to heal up, and then I need to study some tape. I’m going against the beast, Brock Lesnar. That’s all that matters right now, WrestleMania. One goal: walk out there WWE World Heavyweight Champion. And you can believe that.

16 Dec, 2014

WWE.com interview

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Reigns talks to WWE.com about his return to WWE after injury.

It was like the old riding a bike thing. I can still oil up my arms, hair conditioner in, got a bad-*** vest on, still able to lace up the boots. Everything felt really good.

14 Dec, 2014

Royal Rumble announcement

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WWE announces Reigns as the first official entrant in the 2015 Royal Rumble match that will be held at the pay-per-view of the same name. The event is being held on January 25th of 2015 in Philadelphia, PA. The announcement reads:

One Superstar has already thrown his name into the ring for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match — Roman Reigns, the runner-up in last year’s melee. The 2014 Slammy Award winner for Superstar of the Year put in an unbelievable performance last January, tossing a record-breaking 12 Superstars from the Rumble before being eliminated by the winner, Batista.

Returns to WWE

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Reigns makes a surprise return from injury at WWE TLC on pay-per-view. He runs through the crowd during Rollins’ tables match to stop the double assault by Rollins and Big Show. Reigns spears Show through a table and “Superman Punches” Rollins before exiting the ring.

8 Dec, 2014

Named Superstar of the Year

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Reigns is named the 2014 Superstar of the Year on the December 8th special Slammy Awards edition of Monday Night RAW. Reigns is named the winner due to fan polling on WWE.com

21 Nov, 2014

Reno-Gazette Journal interview

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Reigns talks to the Reno-Gazette Journal about The former Shield members and being compared to John Cena.

Last time I checked, I’m 6’3″ 265 pounds, which is bigger than John Cena. Last time I checked, my hair is long and jet black, and last time I checked John Cena’s isn’t. I’m way better looking and I’m way more athletic than he is so for anybody to compare me to him is completely asinine.

17 Aug, 2014

Crave Online interview

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Reigns sits down with Crave Online to discuss his new ring gear and his family’s wrestling legacy.

As long as I don’t go crazy, its all me. What I’m wearing for Summer Slam, I’m pretty excited about. Its kind of the same template of vest. It’s just a different set up. Probably by Wrestlemania, I’ll debut a whole different type of vest. It’s really cool to have cool gear.

4 Aug, 2014

Summerslam match announced

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Reigns will face Randy Orton at Summerslam on August 17th. The pair has been feuding over WWE title shots the past few weeks, now the two will meet in the ring.

Randy Orton talks about his match against Roman Reigns at Summerslam - WWE Smackdown Aug 01. 2014

Injured at RAW

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Reigns is injured during match with Kane. WWE says Reigns requires six staples on his forehead. There is no mention of a concussion.

We brought Roman Reigns back to the trainer’s room after he sustained a laceration to his forehead when his forehead hit the ring post, We cleaned him up real well and put in six staples to close the wound. He’s going to be cleared for Smackdown.

23 Jun, 2014

Sports Junkies interview

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Reigns sits down with Sports Junkies to discuss WWE characters on television.

When people talk about the past time of wrestling and how the guys used to be and there’s all these little stories here and there. I like to think that we shine in that regard. We’re a different breed, the new guys coming up.

19 Mar, 2014

PressofAtlanticCity.com interview

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Reigns talks to PressofAtlanticCity.com about Hulk Hogan, The Shield and Wrestlemania.

We’re in the home stretch to WrestleMania, so there’s no time for games. There’s no playing around. Everyone’s trying to get themselves just completely polished before the biggest sports entertainment show on earth, so everybody is going to bring their A games.

23 Jan, 2014

Chad Dukes interview

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Reigns talks to The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show about The Shield and how they well they work alongside each other.

We work for each other, and I’m not trying to pick at them at all, maybe I am, (laughs) throw a little wrench in their game, but it seems like they (The Wyatts) work for Bray. I think there’s a difference in the bond that we (The Shield) have and the bond that they have. Ours is 100 percent consensual, it wasn’t forced, we’re not drinking Kool-Aid, we’re not being coaxed into doing anything, we believe in something, and we go after it.

14 Jan, 2014

Busted Open interview

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Reigns talks to Busted Open Radio about the Royal Rumble and beating CM Punk.

The match as far as me beating CM Punk that’s– that’s something everybody’s going to have to get used to. Me taking down a lot of the top superstars, on my own. As far as cracks in The Shield–you know I don’t see it as a “weak link” type thing.

26 Dec, 2013

Norfolknavyflagship.com interview

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Reigns talks to norfolknavyflagship.com about his blossoming wrestling career and growing up in wrestling.

Wrestling was always the first thing I wanted to do. My dad, my uncle, so many cousins, and my brother – I’m from a family where it seems like everybody’s doing it or has done it. It was my first love and first passion.