4 negatives from Roman Reign's WWE run in 2017

#2 Failing to develop his gimmick

Stuck in a ruck.

Whether or not you agree with the notion that Roman Reigns is fully ready to lead the WWE at its next top star, you can't deny that things haven't quite gone according to plan. His initial run with the Shield was largely a success, but since going it alone he has been met with widespread resistance. Some blame his mic/wrestling skills while others say he has just had a series of bad luck.

One thing we must also acknowledge is that Reign's character hasn't really developed, making him appear stale even at this relatively early stage of his career.

Being able to develop your gimmick or persona is crucial to staying relevant and interesting, but there are a few individuals afforded the luxury of being able to rely on their well-established characters like Triple H or John Cena.

Roman is by no means there yet. 2017 would have been the ideal time for the Big Dog to at least add a few nuances to his gimmick or consider his appearance. Instead, he has pretty much finished the year like he started it, which at this stage isn't good enough.