Roman Reigns just notched another win over Sami Zayn at Crown Jewel, and yeah, the pro wrestling fanbase is absolutely losing its mind again. But let’s be real, folks, if you think this is just another typical Reigns victory lap, you’re not paying attention. This outcome was a calculated move, a piece of a bigger puzzle designed to set up some massive surprises coming real soon, especially at Survivor Series.
Fans Are Losing It Over Reigns’ Clean Wins and They’re Missing the Point
The biggest shocker from Saudi Arabia wasn’t even Reigns beating Zayn, because let’s be honest, that wasn’t surprising at all. The real curveball was Royce Keyes’ 946 *not* interfering. Think about it: back in his Bloodline days, everyone complained Reigns always won dirty, always with an assist. Now? Fans are somehow mad he’s winning clean, with almost zero outside shenanigans. It’s wild, and it shows a huge chunk of the fanbase isn’t tracking the actual story being told.
This current Reigns run is built on him picking up clean wins, and it’s all for the long-term benefit. We’re talking about setting up the obvious Oba Femi match at next year’s WrestleMania. This isn’t about keeping Reigns unbeatable forever, it’s about making whoever beats him look like an absolute superstar. And that future loss is going to be a huge moment for Keyes and 946, too.
Survivor Series Is Where Reigns Finally Takes a Hit for the Next Generation
When the faction warfare explodes at Survivor Series, that’s the only realistic time on the calendar before WrestleMania for Reigns to take a significant beating and a loss, maybe even eating a pin. Seriously, it’s a no-brainer to cement a new faction, like Royce Keyes’ 946, by having them beat down the previously dominant one. That’s the kind of high-stakes moment that creates new stars. Plus, Survivor Series offers plenty of angles: Solo Sikoa or Jacob Fatu could totally play a role that costs Reigns a win.
And we gotta stop pretending Sami Zayn needed this win, or that the loss somehow devalues him. The 42-year-old Zayn’s stock has never been higher in WWE. He’s getting main-event programs with Reigns, continuing a story that’s years in the making. If you want to see someone getting devalued, look at fan favorite LA Knight, who gets chances and losses, chances and losses, and is turning into a meme because the powers behind the scenes are “iffy” on him. Zayn will be just fine.
Reigns, believe it or not, is a vehicle to put over the next generation. Scoff all you want, but his getting involved with Royce Keyes’ 946 is absolutely massive for those stable members, most of whom are 32 years old or younger. And the 28-year-old Oba Femi? He’s squarely in that “next generation of the very top of the sport” bracket. Truth might hurt, but this isn’t about building up Reigns. A loss coming up would mint his challenger for life. Reigns is the top guy with the most crossover appeal right now, and WWE is using that star power, and all the fan angst, to elevate others.
So, keep your eyes on Survivor Series. That’s where we see if all this setup pays off for real, or if WWE just bellyflops and botches the whole thing. Here’s hoping the long game delivers.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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