Dream Booking Roman Reigns’ Return
Roman Reigns, the current WWE Universal Champion, has been one of the most fascinating and dominating wrestlers in WWE of the last few years. As the “Tribal Chief,” he has delivered historic title reigns, memorable rivalries, and an engaging story of his family, The Bloodline. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end, and even the most successful runners sometimes need a rest or a change of pace.
To date, there are many questions asked on the return of Roman Reigns from one calendar break or storyline off. Designing the narrative of the ideal booking scenario for his return is also about placing him in a better light than before and within the right context that would enhance the product, fit his abilities, and leave a mark. In this article, we will look at the dream booking of Roman Reigns’ return, looking at the storyline buildup, his return angle, possible opponents, and the future implications of his return.
The Build-Up: Creating Anticipation
The return of Roman Reigns has to be successful, and that can only happen if there is proper hype that will make the fans dream of a big return. The way to such a buildup is to establish the mood of anticipation and expectation so that Roman’s coming back feels like an important event.
- Teasing the Return
In order to create the hype, WWE should start by giving out hints regarding Roman Reigns’ comeback. These could be through the use of short, mysterious scenes, behind-the-scenes shots, or even through social media accounts. For instance, vignettes could be based on the famous Tribal Chief symbol or glimpses of Reigns’ gear with thrilling music in the background, which will definitely cause a stir among fans. These teasers should be stepped up and built up over time so that there is anticipation as to when and how Reigns will return.
Also, WWE could make a few references to the storyline that was in Reigns’ previous run, including the signs of the unsolved stories and battles. This could be done through superstars who mention Reigns in their interviews or promos and thus pave the way for his comeback.
- Building Up a Rival
To have a convincing return for Roman Reigns, there needs to be a formidable opponent. WWE should dedicate time into developing an opponent for Reigns and coming up with a story that will interest fans. This rival could be a returning former superstar, another future superstar, or perhaps someone from Reigns’ history.
Suppose a popular superstar like Cody Rhodes or Seth Rollins scores a good winning run or even captures the championship belt. Their ascension could be depicted as a direct threat to Reigns’ legacy and thus create a buildup to the ultimate confrontation. WWE can also bring back a previous enemy like Bray Wyatt or Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley), which will create a fresh storyline of rivalry.
The Comeback: The Moment of Reentry
When Roman Reigns comes back, that moment has to be as big as it can possibly be. The way he returns back to the WWE should be well planned so that it can create a lot of awareness and also create a big stir when he is coming back.
- The Big Reveal
Roman Reigns’ return should be done at the right time, and this is during a pay-per-view event or a live episode of SmackDown. This will help in achieving maximum visibility and therefore a maximum impact. For example, he can return to the Royal Rumble event, WrestleMania, or SummerSlam event because these are events that are significant.
The big reveal could occur in several dramatic ways:
Surprise Appearance: Roman Reigns randomly shows up during a high-profile bout or during a segment, including interrupting a title win or a furious backstage argument. As he returned to the ring after a while, he could make a pyro and entrance theme music entrance.
Mysterious Vignette: WWE could have been producing a series of vignettes that are enigmatic in order to signify Reigns’ return to the ring. These vignettes could give short scenes of Reigns training or preparing for his return or even suggest his reasons for returning.
Ambush: Another effective way of bringing Reigns back could be through an attack or an ambush. For instance, Reigns could come back with a bang by attacking his rival or any popular superstar, showing the audience how angry and ready for war he is.
- The Impactful Return
When Roman Reigns comes back, he needs to get straight back to business. This could be a dramatic fight or a show-out match that puts him out as the new boss and plots his new arc.
Option A: The Confrontation
Reigns could challenge his rival in a wrestling match right from the start, and this would ignite the feud. This could occur during a wrestling match or during a promo segment where Reigns makes a grand entrance, then confronts his opponent and establishes his authority with an intense promo or a fight.
Option B: The Showdown
On the other hand, Reigns could confront his rival to a more intense fight, for instance, a championship fight or a fight born out of hatred. This match should be presented as a big event, and there must be buildup to the match before the final showdown. It should be important, and the match should be made to highlight the best of Reigns and also the best of his rival’s performance in order to give the fans an unforgettable and memorable return.
Potential opponents and storylines
For Roman Reigns’ return to be as popular as possible, the right opponents and storylines must be chosen. Here are several potential scenarios for his return:
- Cody Rhodes
Storyline: Cody Rhodes was introduced as one of the company’s top stars and a future champion hence making him a perfect match for Reigns. It is not hard to think that the whole story could be based on Cody’s desire to become a better wrestler and rivalry with Reigns. This could be the reason as to why the feud may be built around as it could be the struggle that Cody wants to show that he deserves a title shot and the statement made by Reigns that nobody is capable of defeating him for the title.
Build-Up: It could have been several of Cody Reigns’ acolytes going head to head in one on one physical confrontations such as Solo Sikoa or The Usos to intensify the rivalry. This rivalry could result in a championship match at a major event and both wrestlers would give their all in the match.
- Seth Rollins
Storyline: Seth Rollins is a fast paced worker with great technical ability and he would be a good opponent for Reigns. It could be Rollins wanting to challenge for the main event of WWE and the rivalry with Reigns due to their different philosophies and styles in wrestling.
Build-Up: It could be Cody getting into a series of physical confrontations with the people connected to Reigns, for instance, Solo Sikoa or The Usos to make it a rivalry. The rivalry could result in a championship match at a major event in which both wrestlers would give their all.
- Bray Wyatt
Storyline: Bray Wyatt, who had a mysterious and vengeful character, would complement the authoritarian approach of Reigns’ “Tribal Chief” persona. The angle could be that Wyatt returned to WWE and only has his sights on Reigns’ title, adding a supernatural twist to the rivalry.
Build-Up: The build-up could be done through dark teasers and psychological warfare where Wyatt would stalk Reigns and give him the creeps. The rivalry could include games of the psyche and warfare of the mind, as well as hard-fought bouts leading to a climactic showdown at a big event.
- The Rock
Storyline: Roman Reigns‘ ideal opponent could easily be his cousin Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The storyline can be based on the confrontation of two generations of Samoan wrestlers and the son of ‘Tribal Chief’ Reigns against the son of charismatic The Rock.
Build-Up: A series of episodes could be leading to the build-up of the match where The Rock comes back to challenge Reigns and demand that he stop calling himself the ‘Tribal Chief.’ The storyline can be focused on the themes of family, tradition, and pride and can be resolved in a match at WrestleMania or any other PPV.
Long-Term Implications and Legacy
Roman Reigns’ return must be made with the thought process to bring about massive changes to WWE. His return should not only enhance his position but also help the storytelling and growth of other superstars.
- Elevating New Stars
It is important that one of the major focuses of Reigns’ return is to put over new talent. Reigns can therefore use the feuds and matches in the spotlight to establish credibility and profile of the talents as well as market the young talents. This will help in the development of the future WWE roster and guarantee that new talents will have their time to perform.
- Continuing the Bloodline Storyline
That means that the Bloodline storyline, which has been the key aspect of Reigns’ storyline, should remain an important part of his comeback. This could mean looking at new relations within The Bloodline, addressing current conflicts, and creating new arcs for the faction that enriches their background.
- Legacy and Future
Another aspect of Roman Reigns’ return should also be aimed at making him one of the greatest WWE champions. Matches of his and his storylines should add up to his legacy, which should make him a legendary figure in the annals of professional wrestling.
Conclusion: A Monumental Return
Roman Reigns’ return is another big news that has the WWE world waiting for the moment that will define the future of the WWE. If WWE is smart about the way the build-up is executed, the comeback angle, and the possible storylines, then WWE can provide a memorable return. This is particularly so whether he is confronting established top babyfaces, his past adversaries, or family members; Reigns’ return should therefore be planned in a way that will optimize his effect and enhance the quality of the offering.
If the creative team gets its storyline right, the right opponents, and the right build-up, Roman Reigns’ return could be the start of a new chapter and the beginning of new stories in WWE while further solidifying his legendary status in wrestling.
