Roman Reigns Refuses WWE Creative Plans

Roman Reigns, the current World Heavyweight Champion, has significant backstage power in WWE.

What is Roman Reigns' creative control?

The Original Tribal Chief has turned down WWE creative plans multiple times, including a potential match with Gunther after WrestleMania 42. Roman Reigns was set to face Gunther, but the plans were canceled after Reigns refused to work with the Ring General.

Why did Roman Reigns refuse to work with Gunther?

Gunther's momentum was huge after defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, but Reigns was not interested in locking horns with the 38-year-old star. The former Imperium Leader has already retired Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles, making him a strong opponent for Roman Reigns.

What other instances of Roman Reigns turning down creative plans are there?

Nick Khan, the President of WWE, had to step in and convince Roman Reigns to go along with the creative plans after Reigns turned them down last year. Ibou disclosed that the Head of the Table turned down the creative, forcing Nick Khan to speak with him about the issue. Roman Reigns also refused to put Cody Rhodes over in WWE, initially planned to happen at WrestleMania 39, but Reigns wanted to make the storyline more impactful. The OTC refused to drop the title to Cody Rhodes at Mania 39, as it would be a bigger deal if Cody won a year later. The decision was made early on, and Cody finally dethroned Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. Roman Reigns' creative control has been a significant factor in shaping his storylines and feuds in WWE. The Bloodline leader's refusal to work with certain wrestlers has led to changes in the creative plans, making his storylines more impactful. As the current World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns continues to hold significant power in WWE, both in and out of the ring.