WWE superstar Roman Reigns has finally addressed the growing criticism surrounding his schedule, firing back at those labeling him a “part-timer.” On the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania 41, Seth Rollins took a jab at Reigns’ limited appearances, sparking a fiery response from The Tribal Chief himself.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Reigns made it clear he’s not here for the slander.
“A lot of people call me a part-timer. A lot of people got a lot of things to say about my schedule. I ain’t no part-timer. I’m a full-time cash cow. Every second that I’m breathing, I’m working. This business lives off me. Don’t ever get it confused,” he declared.
Impact Over Appearances: Reigns Sends a Clear Message
The video delivered a wild blow to the WWE Universe, reiterating the position of Reigns. Although features are not always at the weekly installments, it is prominent in the company development. From headlining the biggest events to being among the top draws of WWE, Reigns' impact on the professional wrestling world is undeniable.
High-Stakes Showdown with No Paul Heyman.
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, Reigns prepares to finally complete his tenth main event at the grandest of them all. But this time, he faces off against an enormous three-way tussle with Seth Rollins and CM Punk without his longtime aide and friend Paul Heyman by his corner.
With dramatic flair, Heyman has said to have allied with CM Punk, returning a favor purportedly given to the latter during last year's Survivor Series War Games stint. The event puts Reigns at a serious disadvantage, further raising the stakes in what could be one of the most thrilling main events in recent memory.
Reigns' Comeback: From SummerSlam to WrestleMania. Until now, Reigns hasn't shown any hesitation since returning at SummerSlam 2024 after being out for some time following WrestleMania 40. After losing the WWE Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes, The Tribal Chief removed himself from weekly program viewership, ultimately prompting the restart of the "part-time" debate.
His comeback resulted in a shocking outcome at SummerSlam as he caused interference at the main event by attacking his own brother, Solo Sikoa, helping Rhodes retain his championship in the WWE Universe. The moment was invigorated with his momentum storyline unto the premise for WrestleMania 41.
Rollins Fires Shots, Reigns Fires Back.
As the storm heats up, Seth Rollins hasn't been subtle in his promos. That one said just recently that the business would "be dead" if either Reigns or Punk walked out of WrestleMania 41 as champion. Reigns had his own take on the promotional material for the match on YouTube-implying that if anything, he should be running the entire show.
"Each second that I'm breathing, I'm working. This is how all of this works. Proof of concept. This business lives off me," he reminded everyone in his trademark dominant style. What's the Future for The Tribal Chief?
With professional wrestling's biggest weekend just a couple of days away, Roman Reigns finds himself battling not just for superiority, but legacy. No Paul Heyman, no Shield, just Reigns versus the two men who wish to dethrone him once and for all.
WrestleMania 41 heads on to become a rewriting chapter in the glorious annals of Roman Reigns' career. And if his words are anything to go by, he owes it to himself to prove even further to the world why he is the very foundation of WWE.