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Roman Reigns Criticizes WWE Roster After Rumble Win
2 Feb
Summary
- Roman Reigns questioned WWE's inability to create new stars.
- BJ Ray responded, offering his services to WWE's creative team.
- Reigns also discussed his ongoing health battles.
Roman Reigns has issued a strong critique of WWE's current talent pool, questioning their ability to develop new stars. Following his victory in the 2026 Royal Rumble, which secured him a spot in the WrestleMania 42 main event, Reigns appeared on The Pat McAfee Show. He expressed disappointment that the roster has not "stepped up" since he relinquished the Undisputed WWE Championship.
His comments drew a response from former competitor BJ Ray, who took to social media to address Reigns' remarks. Ray suggested that WWE's creative team needs to "pull the trigger" more effectively and offered his own expertise, stating he should be part of the creative team to foster star power. He highlighted opportunities missed to build his own "no respect" character.
During the same interview, Reigns also touched upon his personal health, having battled leukemia twice. He reassured fans about his well-being, emphasizing his active lifestyle and commitment to his family. Reigns is expected to challenge for a title at WrestleMania 42, with rumors pointing towards a potential match against CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
