5 recent news and rumors about Roman Reigns: The Tribal Chief hints at leaving WWE, canceled plans for The Rock

#4 Dutch Mantell proposes two challengers for Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns isn't expected to lose the Universal title at any point in the near future. He's also arguably the most entertaining performer in WWE, but it's no secret that he's running short of opponents to work with. Dutch Mantell believes that Drew McIntyre and Jeff Hardy can step up to the plate and challenge him.

"Jeff Hardy didn't get over because of his interviews. He got over because of all the stuff he does, that he still does. And his interviews are a lot better than they used to be. So they do have two guys they can work with and that's McIntyre and Hardy. So they are not really in as bad a shape as they were six months ago. They had no bench. But their bench is better now," said Mantell.

Jeff Hardy appeared to be on the cusp on winning a battle royal to determine the number one contender for the Universal Championship but he was foiled by Sami Zayn. Drew McIntyre wasn't given an opportunity to compete in the battle royal and made his feelings known.

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#3 Roman Reigns will appear in WWE Studios' new movie "Rumble"

Roman Reigns and Becky Lynch are set to appear in WWE Studios' latest animated film "Rumble." They will join a star-studded cast that also includes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith and Terry Crews.

Here is the film's official synopsis:

“In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, ‘Rumble’s’ teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion."

The film will premiere exclusively on the Paramount+ service on December 15, 2021.