5 dream cross-promotional opponents for Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is currently doing the best work of his career
Roman Reigns is currently doing the best work of his career

Ever since he turned heel and joined forces with Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns has arguably been the biggest star in pro-wrestling. The Tribal Chief has been carefully protected and his presentation has been finely tuned with great attention to detail.

Reigns has also demonstrated an ability to have entertaining programs throughout the card regardless of style. This opens up a number of dream match options for the reigning Universal Champion.

With that being said, here are five dream cross-promotional opponents for Roman Reigns.


#5. Cody Rhodes could be a great foil for Roman Reigns

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While he might divide opinion among the AEW fanbase, Cody Rhodes has demonstrated that he's a talented performer with an unparalleled understanding of the nuances of pro-wrestling.

As he demonstrated during his feud with Chris Jericho, Rhodes is an incredible babyface who can get the audience invested in his matches. This makes him an outstanding candidate for a dream match with Reigns. Rhodes even has a past with WWE, which could play into the narrative.


#4. Kenny Omega might be the best wrestler in the world

A match between the Universal Champion and the AEW World Champion is box office on its own. Throw into the equation the fact that Reigns and Omega are two of the biggest names in pro-wrestling over the last decade, and this match has the potential for fireworks.

Over the years, Omega has proven to be one of the greatest in-ring workers. His series of matches with Kazuchika Okada received critical acclaim with their two out of three falls match earning seven stars from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

While Omega and Reigns are almost guaranteed to have an incredible match, Paul Heyman and Don Callis will also add a great deal to this dynamic. Both men are supremely entertaining on the microphone and will ensure a terrific build.

#3. WWE missed a trick with Adam Cole

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Adam Cole would've been a worthy challenger for Reigns when he was in WWE. Even though a number of big names have jumped ship from WWE to AEW in recent weeks, Cole might just be Tony Khan's shrewdest acquisition.

An incredibly charismatic performer, Cole has the potential to be one of AEW's biggest stars. His catchy new entrance music doesn't hurt his chances either. The 32-year-old would do everything in his power to make the most of an opportunity to work with Reigns.

Even a six-man tag team match between The Super Kliq and The Bloodline could prove to be a fascinating proposition.


#2. Jon Moxley has found his footing in AEW

As two members of a legendary faction, Roman Reigns and Jon Moxley will always be inextricably linked to each other. The pair have great chemistry on camera, and are friends behind the scenes. Reigns and Moxley's shared history could translate into a compelling storyline.

Once The Shield split up and they went their separate ways, Reigns and Moxley had contrasting fortunes. While WWE threw all its weight behind Reigns and positioned him as the top babyface, Moxley was left to flounder in midcard purgatory.

The former AEW World Champion could channel these frustrations in a feud with Reigns and make it one for the ages.


#1. CM Punk vs Roman Reigns needs to happen

Before CM Punk's AEW debut, Reigns took a jab at the former WWE Champion. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Reigns – who was working with John Cena at the time – took exception to Punk's comments about established legends returning to WWE.

"These statements are coming from people who thought they were better than they were. CM Punk wasn't as good or over as John Cena, he didn't move the needle like The Rock," said Reigns.

Since Reigns is WWE's posterboy and Punk fancies himself an iconoclast, this feud has all the makings of a classic. The Tribal Chief is aligned with Paul Heyman, a man who played a significant role in Punk's rise to stardom.

With so many narrative threads waiting to be woven into a rich tapestry, CM Punk vs Roman Reigns is the defenitive dream match of this era.


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