Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
At this year's WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar will face Roman Reigns for the WWE title. Lesnar is a former NCAA Wrestling champion, former WWE Champion and former UFC Champion. Reigns is a member of one of the largest wrestling families in the industry which includes Superstars like The Wild Samoans, Peter Maivia, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, and The Rock. He is also a former football player.
When you compare their credentials, Lesnar clearly outshines Reigns and has more credibility than Reigns. That in itself is the problem. WWE over the last year hasn't done anything to help Reigns gain more credibility as a wrestler. He doesn't use submission maneuvers like a Kurt Angle or a Bret Hart which would at least make him look like he could win against Brock in that respect. If Reigns had some martial arts skills like a Ricky Steamboat, even that would help him look like a stronger threat in the eyes of the fans.
Reigns hasn't shown anything in his skillset that could help him beat Brock. So far, he has been marketed as an underdog who still has a fighting chance to win, but hardcore fans aren't buying into it. Because he's simply seen as a big, imposing, tough guy hardcore fans don't believe he can beat Lesnar. Lesnar has defeated many big, imposing, tough, men in WWE and UFC including Big Show, Mark Henry, and Shane Carwin.
It's not that Roman Reigns doesn't belong in the main event, it's that Roman Reigns shouldn't be in the main event with Brock Lesnar. Fans see Brock as "The Real Guy" while Reigns is a product of sports-entertainment. If Reigns was in there with anyone else he wouldn't be experiencing as much fan backlash.
As a fan myself, I don't care who wins at WrestleMania, I'll still watch WWE. I watched during the early 90's so there's nothing they can do to scare me away now. I just hope that whatever happens the fans enjoy the event and have plenty of memories.
Class Dismissed,
THE PROFESSOR
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