5 ways Roman Reigns can become a better heel

Roman Reigns made an epic return to WWE when he destroyed The Fiend and Braun Strowman to end SummerSlam. WWE had promised us that we wouldn’t see it coming and we didn’t.

Roman Reigns’ return was a huge surprise, but what made it more intriguing was the way he did it. Not only did he wreck The Fiend and Strowman and leave, but he sh*t talked them too. The Big Dog was back but with a way more angry and aggressive demeanour.

His new persona has been cold, calculating and domineering so far. It's a far cry from the superhero personality he had before his absence.

Since his return, Roman Reigns has formed an exciting allegiance with Paul Heyman, captured the WWE Universal Championship from The Fiend at Payback and acted every bit the heel.

Ever since his debut with The Shield back in 2013, Roman Reigns has been the heavy hitter, the powerhouse, the badass. So his recent actions are not that much different as they have been in the past. This has lead to some confusion surrounding the new version of Reigns and if he is, in fact, a heel at all.

In this article, we look at five ways Roman Reigns can become a bigger heel.

#5 Roman Reigns wrecks EVERYONE and leaves

This may be Roman Reigns’ new tagline, but it seems to be one that he lives by. Since his return, every time Reigns is in the ring, it is an explosive display of moves that has left his opponents out for the count.

The Fiend and Braun Strowman were both decimated after their match at SummerSlam. Then at Payback, they were subjected to a similar fate. Roman Reigns arrived late into the Triple Threat Match, wielding a steel chair and destroying them once again to leave with the WWE Universal Championship.

This theme continued on the most recent SmackDown. Roman Reigns arrived late to the tag team match that saw him teaming with Jey Uso against Baron Corbin and Sheamus. The match was essentially a 2-on-1 handicap until Reigns arrived, told Jey to leave the ring and cut Sheamus in half with a huge spear.

Fans were critical of Roman Reigns ending The Fiend’s title run so quickly and if WWE continue to book him to run through everyone on the roster, his heel “heat” would blow through the roof.

#4 Roman Reigns could become a double champion

A double champion angle involving Roman Reigns would be very polarising. When Sasha Banks and Bayley held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships and the WWE RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships, fans either loved it or hated it.

The concept of the double champion is one met with backlash. This is because one person with two titles causes a lack of opportunity across the remaining roster.

With Roman Reigns being the main man on SmackDown, the WWE Intercontinental Championship would be the other title he could go for. If Reigns went through fan favourites AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy and Sami Zayn en route to winning the belt, it would be a wildly unpopular decision.

To give Roman Reigns the Intercontinental title and make him a double champion would be a surefire way to send further heel heat in his direction.

#3 Roman Reigns could turn on Paul Heyman

When Roman Reigns joined forces with Paul Heyman, it solidified his heel turn. Until then, there was uncertainty surrounding Reigns’ new persona. His allegiance with the former advocate of Brock Lesnar is both exciting and enthralling.

Heyman and Roman Reigns have a long history. For years, Heyman was at the side of Lesnar, who is arguably Reigns’ greatest foe. Reigns and Lesnar may have done the fighting, but it was Heyman who did the talking. Heyman’s trash talk cuts deep and tattoos on the memory. He shot hard on Reigns every chance he got; dissing him, his family and his ability.

All this history makes their relationship very interesting, and the fact that it was all Roman Reigns' idea turns that interest into intrigue.

If it turns out that Roman Reigns had only connected with Heyman to lure him into a false sense of security and then turn on him down the line would be fascinating. If Reigns were to do this, it would be a vindictive, vengeful and unforgiving move of a true heel.

#2 Roman Reigns could destroy Jey Uso

Jey Uso won a Fatal Four-Way Match to become number one contender for Roman Reigns' WWE Universal Championship. The decision was widely received and applauded. The Usos are a well-liked team and to see Jey get his shot for a singles title is fully deserved after years of grinding in the tag team division.

Jey is happy to be to facing his cousin for the title, but Roman Reigns is holding his cards close to his chest. Seeds were planted on this week’s SmackDown when Reigns showed up late to their tag match against King Corbin and Sheamus. Jey put in the effort and Reigns came and took all the glory. After the match, Reigns snatched the title away as he and Jey celebrated their win.

Roman Reigns exploding on Jey and destroying him with spear after spear, leaving him broken both physically and emotionally in the lead up to the biggest match of his career, would be a mega heel move.

#1 Roman Reigns could beat Big E

Big E has finally got the singles run fans have been asking for for years. Those who are aware of his NXT run know just what he can do as the “top guy” and would love to see him do that on the main roster.

The New Day member and multi-time tag team champion is on an impressive winning streak and no doubt, a route towards a singles title.

An extremely popular and “over” performer both in and out of the ring, Big E is a brilliant babyface. He is universally cheered and championed and for Roman Reigns to stand in the way of his singles push and halt it before it even starts would receive an insane amount of heat.

A move such as this would undoubtedly make Roman Reigns a better heel, if not the biggest bad guy in the business.