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The last 10 months have been the best phase of Roman Reigns' WWE career. He has been on the mountaintop of WWE, demolishing every single superstar in his sights.
Not just that, the Tribal Chief has also taken down several experienced veterans. Every superstar who came after the WWE Universal Championship has felt the wrath of Roman Reigns.
The Big Dog has always done a great job in handling opponents in his own promotion. However, he might not be able to do it so easily if he goes up against certain AEW Superstars. Several top names in Tony Khan's promotion would love to collide with the Tribal Chief.
In this article, let's take a look at five AEW Superstars who could be dream opponents for Roman Reigns.
#5. MJF would be a legitimate opponent for Roman Reigns
Reigns, a proven mastermind in the ring, focuses more on hurting his opponents psychologically than physically. Over the last few months, several top babyfaces like Edge and Kevin Owens were unable to overcome Reigns' his games.
To combat such a specialist, you need to be a mastermind as well. That's where AEW's fastest rising star, MJF, becomes a quality opponent for Roman Reigns.
MJF might not be the strongest wrestler in the industry, but his tactful strategies always keep him ahead of the pack. We have seen in the past how lethal MJF can be.
He betrayed his long-time friend Cody Rhodes, which prevented the latter from becoming the AEW World Champ. He even outsmarted Chris Jericho, one of the greatest heels of all time.
What would a battle between these two wrestling geniuses look like? It would be a question that the wrestling community would surely like to get an answer to. Both superstars are known for their solid character work, which would be enough to make this feud a top-notch rivalry.
#4 Malakai Black would love to make Roman Reigns fade to Black.
When Malakai Black was a part of WWE, people always wanted him to square off against Roman Reigns. Unfortunately, the company never considered Black a quality opponent for Reigns.
But with his arrival in AEW, Malakai Black has once again become a force to be reckoned with. His in-ring debut against Cody Rhodes turned out to be a one-sided contest where Cody was convincingly annihilated.
This major win sent a clear message to the people that Black is the future star of the industry.
If Reigns and Black ever collide, it would be a treat for fans. Roman's mat-based wrestling style, against with Black's unmatched striking abilities, would result in a highly intense bout. Paul Heyman's view of this rivalry would also be interesting as he is a big admirer of both superstars.
#3 Roman Reigns might have a hard time battling Darby Allin
One of the biggest takeaways from Roman Reigns' reign is that not every underdog story has a fairytale ending.
Many fan-favorites like Daniel Bryan and Rey Mysterio tried to dethrone the Tribal Chief, but he ran through them all to retain his status as the 'Head of The Table'. However, things could become serious if a certain AEW star sets his sights on Reigns. We are talking about Darby Allin, a man who never fears anyone.
His daredevilry and willingness to use his body as a weapon is not something Roman can easily overcome. It could be a great David versus Goliath story, where Darby will play the role of an unbreakable underdog against the dominant Roman Reigns.
Do you think Allin would be able to take down the Tribal Chief in this dream matchup?
#2. Jon Moxley vs. Roman Reigns would be a marquee rivalry.
These two men had already faced each other in the WWE. But we never got to see a full-fledged rivalry between Jon Moxley (previously known as Dean Ambrose) and Roman Reigns.
Moxley's departure from WWE in 2019 and his subsequent move to AEW proved to be a career-changing decision. A reinvented Moxley became one of the top faces of AEW. He went on to have many memorable feuds and even became the second-ever AEW World Champion.
Although Moxley seems quite satisfied with his increased brand value, his former Shield brother, Roman Reigns, hasn't been very thrilled. He considers the former WWE Grand Slam champ to be the reason why people would never get to see a Shield reunion again. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Roman claimed that Moxley was unable to become the 'Man' in WWE, and that his failures forced him to switch over to AEW.
This comment might have laid the seeds for an explosive future rivalry between Roman and Moxley. Jon would now love to remind Roman how much of a man he is. He would also like to avenge the loss he suffered at the hands of Roman Reigns at Survivor Series 2015.
Moreover, the former AEW Champion wouldn't miss any opportunity of proving himself as the best member of The Shield by knocking his arrogant brother off the pedestal. It would be a personal battle between two former brothers who once had each other's backs.
#1. Roman Reigns vs. Kenny Omega will be a must-see
Roman Reigns and Kenny Omega are currently two of the biggest superstars in the pro-wrestling industry. Both superstars are the flag bearers of their respective promotions.
Like Reigns in WWE, Omega is in the best phase of his AEW career. Hence, it would be an injustice if fans don't get to witness a dream battle between these two elite-class performers.
This heel vs. heel program could be a blockbuster one. With a new and improved wrestling style, Roman Reigns would give 'The Best Bout Machine' a run for his money. Meanwhile, Paul Heyman and Don Callis, the respective managers of Reigns and Omega, would provide a whole new dynamic to this rivalry.
The feud could also result in a faction war between The Bloodline and The Elite. At the end of this battle, the world will finally know who the better World champion in pro wrestling is.
