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Despite being vehemently rejected from the get-go by critics and fans, WWE continues to push Roman Reigns to the moon.
However, there have been multiple times when the company has also embraced fans' dislike for the Big Dog. Judging by the recent feuds Roman's been in, there are instances where his opponent has gone one step ahead to hinder his credibility.
Considering his average mic skills, the Big Dog often fails to make an impression. His recent interactions with John Cena and Samoa Joe have displayed his vulnerability as an entertainer.
There's no denying that he's talented but when the iron is hot, the Roman Empire fails to strike. So, without any further ado, here are the 5 blockbuster segments that destroyed Roman Reigns.
#1 Samoa Joe exposes Roman Reigns and calls him a failure - Raw, April 9th, 2018
Having lost to Brock Lesnar in yet another gruesome yet boring match, Roman Reigns addressed the WWE Universe on management trying to hold him down.
The inception of pushing Roman on the similar lines of Daniel Bryan was terrible. However, Samoa Joe's outstanding return to the squared circle gave the red brand a breath of fresh air.
The Samoan Submission Machine stormed back onto Raw and literally destroyed Roman with his words. He labeled the Big Dog as a failure that led the crowd to cheer Joe.
Joe went onto criticize Reigns' for finding excuses instead of delivering results. The segment was received well considering how great Samoa Joe really is as a heel.
While it did benefit Joe, it more than destroyed Roman Reigns. Both the superstars went on to carry a decent feud for Backlash with Joe getting the upper hand.
Considering how critical fans are when it comes to the Big Dog, the WWE management gave Joe an icing on the cake by sending him out to demolish the Roman Empire.
With Joe being cheered on everything he said, the segment destroyed Roman Reigns and hindered his character.
#2 The Miz sounds off on Roman Reigns and John Cena - Raw, August 21st, 2017
In what was supposed to start a feud between Roman Reigns and John Cena was quickly interrupted by a resounding Miz.
The Awesome One took no time in criticizing Vince's Golden Boys of getting endless opportunities. With Cena and Reigns standing still, the words that came out of Miz's mouth were absolute gold.
The WWE Universe was highly involved throughout the entire segment and cheered the Intercontinental Champion for hijacking the spotlight.
Taking this particular promo into consideration, the fans vehemently booed Roman Reigns every single chance they got.
Considering that the Miz was brutally honest about Reigns and Cena, the fans immediately got on the heel's side and made the A-Lister feel like a million bucks.
In what was an epic promo by the Miz, it was Roman Reigns who suffered the wrath of his words more than John Cena.
The Miz's complacency felt real and led to one of the best segments in 2017. However, his incredible mic skills compiled with his words were substantial enough to affect Roman Reigns and his credibility among the fan base.
#3 The Hometown Heroes vandalize the Roman Empire - Raw, April 30th, 2018
After losing to Brock Lesnar at the Greatest Royal Rumble for yet another time, the Big Dog made his way to the ring in front of a 'smart' Montreal crowd.
The fans completely rejected Roman Reigns' belief of being the uncrowned Universal Champion. Vince's golden boy was quickly interrupted by Jinder Mahal who made his intentions clear of facing the 33-year-old.
However, the segment picked up when the hometown heroes in Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens made their way to the ring. Both the superstars received the loudest ovation of the night.
Considering how talented these two are, they certainly do not get much attention from the management backstage.
Kevin Owens completely sabotaged the Big Dog's momentum with his sarcasm and wit. While WWE was trying to push Roman Reigns as an uncrowned champion, the Montreal crowd had other plans.
The WWE Universe didn't buy the story the company was selling them. Cheering Jinder Mahal instead of Reigns only acted as a final nail in the coffin.
#4 John Cena literally buries Roman Reigns - Raw, August 28th, 2017
While the fans viewed this feud as a waste of time, WWE went one step ahead and gave them something that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
The uncut war of words between Cena and Reigns was one of the most highly rated segments in recent memory. The segment broke the internet and diverted all the attention towards No Mercy.
Considering it was a contract-signing, both the superstars had to express their opinions for each other.
With John Cena's powerful mic-skills, the 16- time World Champion completely embarrassed the Big Dog with his blistering words.
Cena's words caught everyone's attention and led the fans to cheer for the 41-year old Icon. This, however, degraded Roman Reigns to another level.
The former Intercontinental Champion forgot his own lines while criticizing John for being a part-timer. The Cenation Leader quickly took advantage of the situation and buried Roman Reigns with his sarcastic interpretations.
While there's no denying that Roman Reigns is talented, this segment displayed why Roman can never replace John Cena.
#5 Roman Reigns declares that WWE is his yard - Raw, April 3, 2017
In what could be one of the most iconic segments in recent memory, the uncrowned Universal Champion was a victim of his own actions.
After defeating the Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 in a boring match, the fans were all ready to demolish the Roman Empire.
It's quite ironic that the company's Golden Boy got one of the biggest heel reactions in almost a decade. The WWE Universe did everything they could to express their dislike for the 33-year-old.
Chants like 'Go Away', 'Roman Sucks', echoed through the entire arena. The magnitude of the resentment he was getting only justified that the company was booking him the wrong way.
Considering that there were rumors that defeating the Undertaker would lead Roman Reigns to turn heel and move to the wrong side of the tracks.
However, it all ended up being a disappointing affair. Despite being a cracker of an idea, the segment destroyed Roman Reigns due to its poor booking.
'This is my yard' is still the most despised catch-phrase in all of sports entertainment today. Whether the company ever turns Roman heel or not, the Big Dog might never ever recover from this segment.
