Roman Reigns, known as “The Tribal Chief,” has made history in WWE with an incredible title reign. As of July 2024, he has held the Universal Championship for an astonishing 1,316 days. This achievement places him with the fourth-longest title reign in WWE history, surpassing legends like Bruno Sammartino’s second reign of 1,237 days.
The Big Dog Era
Before becoming “The Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns was known as “The Big Dog.” During this era, he achieved significant victories that set the stage for his historic title reign. Notable moments include:
- Defeating Triple H: At WrestleMania 32 in 2016, Reigns defeated Triple H to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
- Defeating The Undertaker: At WrestleMania 33 in 2017, Reigns defeated The Undertaker, a victory that solidified his status as a top star in WWE.
The Beginning of the Tribal Chief
Roman Reigns began his remarkable reign at WWE Payback in August 2020. He won the Universal Championship by defeating Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt in a triple threat match. From that moment, he has been a dominant force, consistently overcoming all challengers.
Wrestlers Defeated During His Reign
Throughout his reign, Roman Reigns has defeated many top WWE Superstars, including:
- Jey Uso: Reigns had a memorable feud with his cousin, defeating him at Clash of Champions 2020 and Hell in a Cell 2020.
- Kevin Owens: Reigns successfully defended his title against Owens at TLC 2020, Royal Rumble 2021, and a Steel Cage match on SmackDown.
- Daniel Bryan and Edge: At WrestleMania 37, Reigns defeated both Bryan and Edge in a triple threat match.
- Cesaro: Reigns defeated Cesaro at WrestleMania Backlash 2021.
- Rey Mysterio: Reigns defeated Mysterio in a Hell in a Cell match on SmackDown.
- John Cena: Reigns defeated Cena at SummerSlam 2021.
- Finn Bálor: Reigns defeated Bálor at Extreme Rules 2021.
- Brock Lesnar: Reigns defeated Lesnar at Crown Jewel 2021 and again at WrestleMania 38 to unify the WWE and Universal Championships.
- Seth Rollins: Reigns faced Rollins at Royal Rumble 2022.
- Drew McIntyre: Reigns defeated McIntyre at Clash at the Castle 2022.
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WrestleMania Main Events
Roman Reigns has headlined WrestleMania nine times, an impressive feat that highlights his status as a top star in WWE:
- WrestleMania 31: Faced Brock Lesnar (Seth Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank).
- WrestleMania 32: Defeated Triple H to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
- WrestleMania 33: Defeated The Undertaker.
- WrestleMania 34: Faced Brock Lesnar.
- WrestleMania 37 Night 2: Defeated Edge and Daniel Bryan in a triple threat match.
- WrestleMania 38: Defeated Brock Lesnar to unify the WWE and Universal Championships.
- WrestleMania 39: Faced Cody Rhodes.
- WrestleMania 40: The Rock & Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins
- WrestleMania 40: Faced Cody Rhodes.
Championships and Accomplishments
- Universal Championship: 2-time champion, with his current reign at 1,316 days and counting.
- WWE Championship: 3-time champion.
- Intercontinental Championship: 1-time champion.
- United States Championship: 1-time champion.
- WWE Tag Team Championship: 1-time champion (with Seth Rollins).
- Royal Rumble Winner: 2015.
- Slammy Awards: Multiple-time winner for various categories.
Hall of Fame
Roman Reigns is often referred to as the “Head of the Table” in WWE, a title that signifies his leadership and dominance within the wrestling world. His association with Paul Heyman has further solidified his status. Heyman’s guidance and managerial skills have been crucial to Reigns’ success, making their partnership one of the most formidable in WWE history.