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Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are arguably the two biggest WWE Superstars of the past decade, with due respect to CM Punk and Becky Lynch. Not only did they run roughshod over the roster as members of The Shield, but they have individually had WWE Hall of Fame-worthy careers in their own right.
In this article, we shall make an argument about why Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns need to align once again, and we invite you to weigh in with your views and valuable opinions. Do you want to see this dominant duo rule the roost once again, or do you think they are past their expiry date as a tandem?
#5 Both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are heels, and may even be aligned in terms of philosophy
Until recently, Roman Reigns was a babyface that Vince McMahon forced us, the fans, to like even though we violently protested against it. The WWE Universe let their displeasure be known with a chorus of boos and jeers, but WWE was determined to have Roman Reigns be the face of the brand. It is only recently that WWE understood that Roman Reigns is far better as a heel, allowing him to take on the 'Head of the Table' gimmick.
Seth Rollins' heel turn hasn't been nearly as successful considering the 'Monday Night Messiah' gimmick seems to have run its course. With eyeballs popping and affairs frowned upon by the family, in addition to a tumultuous relationship between 'Messiah' and 'Disciple', Seth Rollins had no chance of making it work. He tried his best, but he was doomed from the word go.
An alliance could be a new start for Seth Rollins, and a way for Roman Reigns to extend his current heel gimmick for a few more months.
#4 The uncertainty of Jey Uso's status could cause Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to unite
Roman Reigns may have no other choice but to join hands with Seth Rollins, considering that we do not yet know what's up with Jey Uso. Bear in mind that he was supposed to be a part of the Royal Rumble match but was then eliminated from the proceedings as reports emerged of him not being medically cleared to wrestle.
We obviously hope and wish for a speedy recovery for Jey Uso, someone who's been an integral part of the SmackDown brand and someone who has been a valuable on-screen asset for Roman Reigns. That said, an alliance with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins in such a situation won't be the worst decision.
We've only seen Jey Uso in the background lately, not getting physically involved in the faction. Adding Seth Rollins to the mix resolves that issue, for the time being.
This may be a good quick-fix solution that leads to a wealth of opportunities, over the long haul.
#3 WWE seems to have dropped the Apollo Crews-Roman Reigns angle, allowing Seth Rollins to step in
Roman Reigns may have no choice but to align with Seth Rollins on WWE SmackDown because an existing storyline may have been dropped. For a while, the company teased that Apollo Crews and Roman Reigns could be aligned as a unit, which seemed like great news for the young man, but the storyline seems to have been abandoned for the time being.
Seth Rollins could step in and assume the role that Apollo Crews never took up, and it would be the right fit, all said and done. As discussed before, there's a readymade story between the two men, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, and it'll be easier to explain why they're aligned, as compared to Crews and Rollins.
Is it a tragedy that we never got to see Apollo Crews join Roman Reigns' faction, you ask. Yes, it is, but from the tragedy emerges an opportunity that could be capitalized on in an attempt to garner the best viewership.
#2 Edge & Christian vs. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns could be a money feud
Having Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins reunite allows for a dream scenario to play out on WWE SmackDown. It recently came to our attention that Christian, who made a valiant return to WWE at the Royal Rumble, will compete in a part-time role going forward. At this point, Edge has not ruled out the possibility of a reunion with Christian either.
If Edge and Christian do come together for one last run, they need to feud with a formidable team heading into WrestleMania, and it doesn't get more power-packed on the 'heel' side of things than a coalition between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.
Another, milder alternative to this scenario is a Kevin Owens and Edge feud against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. This is not necessarily a bad feud, but it's definitely not as exciting as the previous one that has been outlined on this page. However, the way WWE SmackDown ended last week allows us to believe this could certainly happen.
#1 A feud with Seth Rollins is the best way to get to Roman Reigns vs. Big E
If Roman Reigns vs. Big E is the ultimate goal, a feud with Seth Rollins may be a good way to get there. Before we explain how and why that is the case, be sure to check out what Big E told SK Wrestling when we caught up with him for a special chat.
Many believe that Big E is destined to be the next big breakout star for the company. But since he is the current WWE Intercontinental Champion, it would be odd for him to go up against the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
However, if he were to drop the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Seth Rollins, maybe at some point down the road, Big E could decide to challenge his partner to a Universal Championship feud. The storyline pretty much writes itself.
Do you think Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins need to reunite for yet another run, or do you think that they are better off on their own, reader?
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