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Roman Reigns is an integral part of SmackDown as well as WWE, participating in every WrestleMania since his debut eight years ago. As a matter of fact, the Big Dog has main-evented four WrestleMania events on a trot, which is certainly a remarkable achievement.
WrestleMania 36 is not far away and the company is gradually preparing for the event which is set to take place in Tampa Bay, Florida. Having missed the opportunity of main-eventing the Showcase of Immortals last year, it will be interesting to see if he does it again in 2020. The Blue brand has a number of talented Superstars who could face the former Universal Champion at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Let's take a look at three Superstars who should face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36 and two who shouldn't.
#3 Should face: The Fiend
Before heading into WrestleMania 36, The Fiend has a big hurdle to cross in Saudi Arabia this month. The man who has been terrorizing WWE will come face to face with the man who terrorized everyone in the past, making it an incredible match at Super ShowDown. Assuming The Fiend will retain the belt against a part-timer like Goldberg, he should set his eyes on his next target.
Debuting with The Fiend character last year, Bray Wyatt has been invincible, crushing every single Superstar in his path. If Goldberg fails to stop The Fiend, Roman Reigns could be the one to do it, and there can be no better place to do the same than the Showcase of Immortals.
Reigns had to relinquish the Universal Championship due to his illness, but he never lost the belt. Hence, Reigns certainly deserves a title shot for the most coveted prize of the Blue Brand. A match between Roman Reigns and The Fiend has the possibility of stealing the show in Tampa Bay.
#2 Should not face: Baron Corbin
Let's be honest, the majority of fans are already bored with the current storyline between Baron Corbin and Roman Reigns, which has been happening over the past couple of months. Well, the fans thought that their Royal Rumble match would be the final battle of the feud, yet the creatives decided stretching the rivalry by announcing a Steel Cage match at Super ShowDown. As WrestleMania is just six weeks away, it is feasible that they could renew the rivalry till the Show of Shows, which wouldn't be a popular idea.
Reigns and Corbin commenced their feud right after SmackDown moved to Fox last year. Besides Reigns and Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode, The Usos, and The Revival have been part of this feud, making it a tedious feud for the fans with several interferences.
Facing each other thrice in singles matches, Corbin was victorious twice, while Reigns prevailed once. Since they will collide at Super ShowDown, the Big Dog will be hoping to even the score. If Reigns settles the score in Saudi Arabia, he must find a new opponent.
#2 Should face: Goldberg
Since Goldberg recently made his return to WWE, the speculation is certainly high about his participation in WrestleMania 36. The WCW legend will be competing in the squared circle this month when he will be facing The Fiend for the Universal Championship at Super ShowDown. Although he has a chance of becoming the Universal Championship again, The Fiend is unlikely to drop it at the moment.
Being a powerhouse himself, Goldberg wrestled a number of beasts in his prime, and he is still competent in going toe-to-toe with a big guy, considering his current physical shape. With that in mind, Roman Reigns could be an excellent choice for the legendary Superstar, and the two men could steal the show at the Show of Shows.
As both men use Spear, the fans would love to see who has more devastating Spear to get the job done. As a matter of fact, WWE could also promote the match as 'Spear Vs Spear'. Having beaten Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker, Reigns should be the favorite to overcome the WCW legend as well.
#1 Shouldn't face: Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman is the current Intercontinental Champion, winning the title on SmackDown a couple of weeks ago. The 'Monster Among Men' dethroned Shinsuke Nakamura, who held the title for seven months before dropping it to Strowman. After winning his first-ever singles title on the main roster, Strowman is expected to have a long run as the champion, which will at least last till the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Strowman and Nakamura have been engaged in a feud for a long time, but it is unlikely to renew until WrestleMania. If they stretch the rivalry further for two more months, it will not be exciting for the fans. The question remains, however, who could be next in the line face Strowman after Shinsuke Nakamura.
There are a number of talented names who could square off with Strowman and become his next challenger, but Roman Reigns shouldn't be one of them. While chasing the Universal Championship in 2018, both Reigns and Strowman crossed paths a couple of times in the ring and hence, it will not be a new championship feud. Furthermore, Reigns will go to WrestleMania remaining in the mid-card if he challenges the Intercontinental Champion.
#1 Should face: The Rock
Fantasy turns into a reality at a colossal stage like WrestleMania. While talking about dream battles in the squared circle, a match between The Rock and Roman Reigns certainly pops up in mind, and the two behemoths of different generations are capable of tearing the house down at the Show of Shows. With that in mind, The Great One should be a top pick for Roman Reigns if the former returns to the ring for a match at WrestleMania 36.
The Rock, a ten-time WWE Champion, has been away from the ring for a while. Being one of the busiest men in Hollywood with a number of blockbuster movies under his name, The Rock has a busy schedule, which has refrained him from returning to the WWE ring. The Rock's last proper match was against John Cena at WrestleMania 29, when he lost the WWE title to the Cenation Le.
However, The Rock makes sporadic appearances in the ring, with the last being on the season premiere of SmackDown on Fox last year. If the former WWE Champion returns to have a match at WrestleMania 36, which will take place in his hometown, there should be no better choice than Roman Reigns, who is also The Rock's cousin. With an intense storyline involving the family, the feud could garner the attention of the WWE Universe.
