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'''Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi'''<!-- This is the correct formatting --> ({{IPA|sm|a.noˈaʔ.i}} {{respell|ah|no|AH|_|ee}}; born May 25, 1985), better known by his [[ring name]] '''Roman Reigns''', is an American [[professional wrestler]] and former [[gridiron football|football]] player.  He is signed to [[WWE]], where he performs on the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brand. He is the leader of the babyface iteration of [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]] stable and a member of the [[Anoaʻi family]].<ref name="VanderGriend">{{cite news|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2012/01/05/islanders-put-family-first-in-wrestling-business/|title=Islanders put family first in wrestling business|date=December 28, 2011|last=Van Der Griend|first=Blaine|access-date=January 5, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Reigns's title reign of 1,316 days as [[WWE Universal Championship|Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion]] was the fourth-longest [[World championships in WWE|world title reign in WWE history]] and the longest championship reign since 1988.{{efn|In addition, WWE also acknowledges the [[NWA Championship|NWA]] (pre–1993) and [[WCW Championship|WCW]] titles as world championships, recognizing Reigns as the sixth-longest reigning world champion in professional wrestling history, also behind [[Lou Thesz]] and [[Dory Funk Jr.]]}} He is widely regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers currently active in the world, and by some as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. <ref>{{Cite web|date=January 26, 2024|title=WrestleRank 2024: Ranking the best wrestlers from 60 to 1|url=https://www.espn.com/professional-wrestling/story/_/id/39378068/wrestlerank-2024-ranking-best-pro-wrestlers-60-1-wwe-aew-njpw-more|access-date=October 2, 2024|website=ESPN|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=Roman Reigns Tops 2022 PWI 500, Second Time At Number One|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-tops-2022-pwi-500-second-time-number-one|date=September 14, 2022|access-date=June 12, 2023|website=Fightful}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Turo|first=Dante|date=April 3, 2023|title=Roman Reigns is a top-5 WWE superstar of all time|url=https://clutchpoints.com/roman-reigns-is-a-top-5-wwe-superstar-of-all-time |access-date=June 12, 2023|website=ClutchPoints|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=January 6, 2022|title=The Top 10 Wrestlers of 2021|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/01/06/top-10-wrestlers-2021-roman-reigns-kenny-omega-bryan-danielson|access-date=June 12, 2023|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref>

After playing [[college football]] for [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]], Anoaʻi started his professional football career with brief off-season stints with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) in 2007. He then played a full season for the [[Canadian Football League]]'s (CFL) [[Edmonton Elks|Edmonton Eskimos]] in 2008 before his release and retirement from football. He then pursued a career in professional wrestling and was signed by WWE in 2010, reporting to their [[developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW). Under the ring name Roman Reigns, he made his main roster debut in 2012 as a member of [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] alongside [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[Seth Rollins]]. They teamed together until disbanding in 2014, after which Reigns entered singles competition, though the trio would occasionally reunite until Ambrose left WWE in 2019.

Reigns is a six-time world champion in WWE, having held the [[WWE Championship]] four times and the WWE Universal Championship twice; he won his fourth WWE Championship during his second Universal Championship reign and as such, was recognized as [[Undisputed WWE Universal Champion]]. He is also a one-time [[WWE United States Champion]], a one-time [[WWE Intercontinental Champion]], a one-time [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champion]] (with Rollins), the [[Royal Rumble (2015)|2015 Royal Rumble]] winner, and the [[Slammy Award#Slammy Awards 2014|2014 Superstar of the Year]]. He tied the WWE record for most eliminations in a [[Survivor Series match]] with four in the [[Survivor Series (2013)|2013 event]] and also previously held the record for most eliminations in a [[Royal Rumble match]] with 12 in the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|2014 event]]. Upon winning the Intercontinental Championship, he became the [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#WWE|28th Triple Crown Champion]] and the [[WWE Grand Slam|17th Grand Slam Champion]]. Reigns has [[Main event|headlined]] numerous [[List of WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming supercards|pay-per-view events]], including WWE's flagship event [[WrestleMania]] a record-setting nine times ([[WrestleMania 31|31]], [[WrestleMania 32|32]], [[WrestleMania 33|33]], [[WrestleMania 34|34]], [[WrestleMania 37|37]], [[WrestleMania 38|38]], [[WrestleMania 39|39]], and both nights of [[WrestleMania XL|XL]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Guillot|first=Gene|title=Roman's empire: Roman Reigns is the face of the WWE|date=March 30, 2018 |url=https://www.nola.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/03/romans_empire_roman_reigns_is.html|publisher=[[The Times-Picayune]]|access-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Needelman|first=Joshua|title=WWE WrestleMania 34: Ronda Rousey wins debut; Daniel Bryan returns; Brock Lesnar beats Roman Reigns in dud main event|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/04/08/wwe-wrestlemania-34-live|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> Additionally, he was ranked at No. 1 in ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''{{'}}s annual ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' list of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2016 and 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 1, 2016|title=WWE Superstar Roman Reigns Tops PWI 500, Twitter Loses Its Mind|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2016/09/01/wwe-superstar-roman-reigns-tops-pwi-500-twitter-loses-its-mind/amp/|access-date=March 7, 2022|website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref>

From 2014 onwards, WWE positioned Reigns as a heroic character and attempted to establish him as their next "face of the company", which was [[Persona and reception of Roman Reigns|met with intense disapproval by audiences and critics]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Van Doom|first=Daniel|date=March 11, 2016|title=This weekend WWE will face its toughest opponent: The wrestling audience|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/wwe-network-roadblock-how-to-watch|publisher=[[CNET]]|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref> Following his return from a hiatus in August 2020, he was repackaged as a villainous character portraying a [[Samoans|Samoan]] [[tribal chief]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/29795933/wwe-power-rankings-paul-heyman-side-roman-reigns-charges-top|title=WWE Power Rankings - with Paul Heyman by his side, Roman Reigns makes an immediate impact|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=September 3, 2020|access-date=September 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/big-dog-to-tribal-chief-roman-reigns-talks-wwe-character-transition-ongoing-feud-with-cousin-jey-uso/|title=Big Dog to Tribal Chief: Roman Reigns talks WWE character transition, ongoing feud with cousin Jey Uso|work=[[CBSSports.com]]|first=Brent|last=Brookhouse|date=October 14, 2020|access-date=October 17, 2020}}</ref> which was generally met with acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 26, 2021|title='He's redefined himself with no audience' - John Cena shares big praise for Roman Reigns|url=https://www.givemesport.com/1681482-john-cena-praises-roman-reigns-hes-redefined-himself-with-no-wwe-audience|access-date=February 2, 2022|website=GiveMeSport|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Zucker|first=Joseph|date=June 9, 2021|title=WWE's Roman Reigns Praised by The Undertaker: 'I Think He's a Great Heel'|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10005345-wwes-roman-reigns-praised-by-the-undertaker-i-think-hes-a-great-heel|access-date=February 2, 2022|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Leati Joseph Anoaʻi<!-- This is the correct formatting --> was born on May 25, 1985, in [[Pensacola, Florida]], to [[Sika Anoa‘i|Sika Anoa’i]] and Patricia Hooker.<ref name="slambio">{{cite web|url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/reigns_roman.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504094153/https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/reigns_roman.html|title=Roman Reigns Bio|work=Slam! Sports|first=Matthew|last=Byer|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=May 4, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Tech"/><ref name="Sutter">{{cite book|author=Frederic Koehler Sutter|title=The Samoans: A Global Family|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AtUCyMG-hqIC&pg=PA195|year=1989|publisher=University of Hawaii Press|isbn=978-0-8248-1238-6|pages=195}}</ref> <!--Ancestry via Reigns own words from interview. Do NOT change without discussion and other sources.-->His father is of [[Samoan Americans|Samoan]] descent and his mother is of [[Sicilian Americans|Sicilian]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aetv.com/shows/biography-wwe-legends/season-4/episode-6 | title=Watch Biography: WWE Legends Season 4 Episode 6 }}</ref> ancestry.<ref>{{cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCREVUaQE9U&t=400s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/eCREVUaQE9U |archive-date=December 22, 2021|url-status=live|time=06:40|title=WWE Superstar Roman Reigns w/ The Junkies Pt.1|publisher=[[106.7 the Fan]]|work=YouTube|quote=I'm half Samoan, half Italian.}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Both his father and his brother [[Rosey (wrestler)|Rosey]] were professional wrestlers.<ref name="slam"/> As a member of the [[Anoaʻi family|Anoaʻi wrestling family]], his cousins include [[Sam Fatu|The Tonga Kid]], [[Rikishi (wrestler)|Rikishi]], [[Umaga (wrestler)|Umaga]], and [[Yokozuna (wrestler)|Yokozuna]], while his first cousins once removed include [[The Usos]] and [[Solo Sikoa]].<ref name="slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/reigns_roman.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429201349/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/reigns_roman.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 29, 2015|title=Roman Reigns|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=April 29, 2014}}</ref><ref name="BostonHerald">{{cite web|url=http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/television_news/2014/03/wwe_s_roman_reigns_insists_my_time_is_now|title=WWE's Roman Reigns insists 'my time is now'|date=March 28, 2014|last=Barrosso|first=Justin|access-date=March 30, 2014|work=[[Boston Herald]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330044305/http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/television_news/2014/03/wwe_s_roman_reigns_insists_my_time_is_now|archive-date=March 30, 2014}}</ref> Anoaʻi attended [[Pensacola Catholic High School]] before transferring to [[Escambia High School]].<ref name="Tech">{{cite web|url=http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/anoai_joe00.html|title=Joe Anoai|access-date=April 28, 2014|publisher=[[Georgia Institute of Technology]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009071310/http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/anoai_joe00.html|archive-date=October 9, 2014}}</ref> He [[Major (academic)|majored]] in [[management]] at the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]].<ref name="Tech"/> He later said that he considers [[Bret Hart]] his wrestling idol.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wwe-s-roman-reigns-ready-to-prove-his-critics-wrong-at-wrestlemania-31-210550571.html|title=WWE's Roman Reigns' real story is better than his fake one|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>

== Football career ==
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Anoaʻi played [[gridiron football|football]] for three years at Pensacola Catholic High School and one year at Escambia High School; in his senior year, he was named Defensive Player of the Year by the ''[[Pensacola News Journal]]''.<ref name="Tech" /> While at the Georgia Institute of Technology, he was a member of the [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football]] team along with [[Calvin Johnson]], who later became a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]].<ref name="Tech"/> Anoaʻi was a three-year starter beginning in his [[Sophomore year|sophomore]] year and was also one of the team captains as a [[senior (education)|senior]].<ref name="Tech"/> He earned first-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) honors in 2006 after recording 40 tackles, two recovered fumbles and 4.5 sacks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Joon (26 June 2017) |title=Roman Reigns the Football Player: From Branding His Own Bicep to All-ACC Lineman |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2717952-roman-reigns-the-football-player-from-branding-his-own-bicep-to-all-acc-lineman |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=20 April 2019}}</ref>

After going undrafted in the [[2007 NFL Draft|2007 NFL draft]], Anoaʻi was signed by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in May 2007. He was diagnosed with [[leukemia]] after his team physical and was released later that month.<ref name=footballfirst>{{cite web|last1=Byer|first1=Matthew|title=Football was Roman Reigns' first love|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/10/10/football-was-roman-reigns-first-love/|website=slam.[[canoe.ca]]|date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mike Francesa with Roman Reigns 6 April 2019 |url=https://omny.fm/shows/mike-francesa/mike-francesa-with-roman-reigns#description |website=Omny Studio |publisher=Mike Francesa – Afternoons on WFAN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Tim|last=Yotter|url=http://vikings.scout.com/2/647741.html|title=Vikings Release Two Linemen|publisher=Scout.com|date=May 30, 2007|access-date=December 26, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009083731/http://vikings.scout.com/2/647741.html|archive-date=October 9, 2014}}</ref> The [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] signed him in August 2007, only to release Anoaʻi less than a week later before the start of the [[2007 NFL season]].<ref name=footballfirst/> In 2008, he was signed by the [[Edmonton Elks|Edmonton Eskimos]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL).<ref name="FormerEskimo">{{cite news|last=O'Leary|first=Chris|title=Former Eskimo finds new career in professional wrestling|url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Former+Eskimos+defensive+lineman+finds+career+with+World/8439325/story.html|access-date=July 6, 2013|newspaper=[[Edmonton Journal]]|date=May 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616184213/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Former%2BEskimos%2Bdefensive%2Blineman%2Bfinds%2Bcareer%2Bwith%2BWorld/8439325/story.html|archive-date=June 16, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Wearing the number 99, Anoaʻi played for [[2008 Edmonton Eskimos season|one season]] with the Eskimos, featuring in five games, of which he started three.<ref name="FormerEskimo"/><ref name="slam"/> Anoaʻi's most notable game came against the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] in September, where he tied for the team lead with five tackles and had a forced fumble.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former CFL Player wins Royal Rumble … Really he did!|url=http://www.thesnap.ca/former-cfl-player-wins-royal-rumble-really/|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]|access-date=April 21, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143520/http://www.thesnap.ca/former-cfl-player-wins-royal-rumble-really/|archive-date=April 27, 2015}}</ref> Anoaʻi was released by the Eskimos on November 10, and proceeded to retire from professional football.<ref name="FormerEskimo"/>

== Professional wrestling career ==
=== World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE ===
==== Developmental territories (2010–2012) ====
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Anoaʻi signed a contract with WWE in 2010 and was later assigned to their [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW).<ref name="slambio"/> He made his televised debut on August 19, 2010, using the [[ring name]] Roman Leakee, in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|15-man battle royal]], which was won by [[Alex Riley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=55060|title=FCW Event August 19, 2010|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019}}</ref> On the January 16, 2011 episode of ''[[FCW (TV series)|FCW]]'', Leakee was a competitor in a 30-man [[battle royal (professional wrestling)#Reverse battle royal|Grand Royal]], but was eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_46865.shtml|title=FCW TV Results 1/16: Report on WWE's developmental territory – Mason Ryan defends FCW Title, NXT Rookies battle|date=January 19, 2011|last=Gibbons|first=Elliott|access-date=January 5, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Later in 2011, Leakee formed a [[tag team]] with [[Tanga Loa|Donny Marlow]] and the pair unsuccessfully challenged Calvin Raines and [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E Langston]] for the [[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] on July 8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_51313.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130083505/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_51313.shtml |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |title=7/8 FCW results in Gainesville, Fla.: Morrison guest appearance, Black vs. Moxley six-man main event, Steamboat, NXT Rookies & Divas, Vickie's daughter |last=Mullet |first=Chris |work=[[Wade Keller#Pro Wrestling Torch|Pro Wrestling Torch]] |date=July 9, 2011 |access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>

In January 2012, Leakee [[Pin (professional wrestling)|pinned]] [[FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship|FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion]] [[Adam Rose|Leo Kruger]] in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326130865|title=FCW Results – 1/9/12|date=January 9, 2012|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=April 1, 2012|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On the February 5 episode of ''FCW'', he defeated [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[Seth Rollins]] in a [[3-Way Dance|triple threat match]] to become the number one contender to the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/30212-fcw-results-2-6-12/|title=FCW Results – 2/6/12|date=February 6, 2012|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=April 1, 2012|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> He failed to win the [[Professional wrestling championship|championship]] when he lost to Kruger the following week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1329149118|title=FCW Results – 2/13/12|date=February 13, 2012|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=April 1, 2012|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Leakee later won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with [[Tyler Breeze|Mike Dalton]]<ref name="FCWTagTeam1">{{cite web|title=6/20 FCW results Orlando, Fla.: DiBiase appearance & health update, Tyler Black & Kings of Wrestling in main event, Buggy Nova debuts, more (w/VIDEO)|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_62650.shtml|date=June 21, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 17, 2014}}</ref><ref name="FCWTagTeam2">{{cite web|title=Leakee and. Mike Dalton win Fla Tag Team title tonight at live event in Palatka – @fcwwrestling |url=https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/213807602965037057|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|access-date=April 17, 2014|archive-date=April 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419195103/https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/213807602965037057|date=June 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and would [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#drop|drop]] the titles to [[Juice Robinson|CJ Parker]] and [[Jason Jordan]] shortly after.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big ups to new FCW tag champs @CjuicePARKER & @JasonJordanJJ. And even though he's a scumbag...new heavyweight champ @RickVictor69.|url=https://twitter.com/WWERollins/status/224003010651623424|publisher=[[Seth Rollins]]|access-date=April 17, 2014|archive-date=April 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419194723/https://twitter.com/WWERollins/status/224003010651623424|date=July 13, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

After WWE rebranded FCW to [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] in August 2012,<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title=WWE News: FCW name being phased out|access-date=August 14, 2012|work=Wrestling Observer|archive-date=August 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817223142/https://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|url-status=dead}}</ref> Anoaʻi, with the new ring name Roman Reigns and a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainous character]], made his debut on the October 31 episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'' by defeating CJ Parker.<ref name=NXTdebut>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT Report: Cesaro/Kidd for the US title; fatal four way next week to determine #1 contender; Big E talks; Roman Reigns debuts on NXT|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/73053/wwe-nxt-report-cesarokidd-for-the-us-title-fatal-four-way-next-week-to-determine-1-contender-big-e-langston-talks-roman-reigns-debuts-on-nxt.html?p=1|date=November 1, 2012|access-date=November 4, 2012|work=PWInsider}}</ref>

==== The Shield (2012–2014) ====
{{main|The Shield (professional wrestling)|l1=The Shield}}
[[File:The Shield Enters III.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Reigns (back) made his WWE debut as a member of [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] in November 2012]]
Roman Reigns made his main roster television debut as on November 18, 2012, at the [[Survivor Series (2012)|Survivor Series]] [[pay-per-view]] event alongside Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, assaulting [[Ryback]] during the triple threat [[main event]] for the [[WWE Championship]], allowing [[CM Punk]] to retain the title, thus establishing themselves as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villains]].<ref name="TheShieldDebut">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Survivor Series News: NXT stars debut in PPV main event angle, plus other news from annual PPV|date=November 18, 2012|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml|access-date=November 19, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The trio declared themselves [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] and vowed to rally against "injustice", while also denying working for Punk, even though they would routinely emerge from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries, including Ryback and [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]] [[Team Hell No]] ([[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]]).<ref name=Raw1119>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 11/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Survivor Series fall-out|date=November 19, 2012|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=December 5, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name=Raw1126>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 11/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – The Shield speaks, Cena-Ziggler|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml|access-date=December 5, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 12/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – McMahon returns, Punk takes a Test|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=December 5, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE News: WWE officially announces TLC main event change; will Ryback still get a WWE Title shot?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66817.shtml|access-date=December 5, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> This led to a [[six-man tag team]] [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]] at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 16, in which Reigns, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Team Hell No and Ryback in their debut match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|access-date=December 17, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The Shield continued to aid Punk in January 2013, attacking both Ryback and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE Title match, The Rock returns, Cena vs. Ziggler (updated w/Box Score)|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml|access-date=January 12, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results 1/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Punk vs. Rock, 30-man Rumble|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68181.shtml|access-date=January 29, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the January 28 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', it was revealed that Punk and his [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] [[Paul Heyman]] had been paying The Shield and [[Brad Maddox]] to work for them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/28: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Huge Return ends Raw, Rock's first night as WWE champ, Raw Roulette, Heyman-McMahon|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml|access-date=January 29, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

The Shield then indistinctly ended their association with Punk while beginning a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[John Cena]], Ryback and [[Sheamus]] that directed to a six-man tag match on February 17 at [[Elimination Chamber (2013)|Elimination Chamber]], which The Shield won.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 2/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE explains many things, Punk-Jericho main event, Bruno HOF Video|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68402.shtml|access-date=February 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE News: Team Cena vs. The Shield official for Elimination Chamber; updated PPV line-up|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml|access-date=February 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The Shield then made their [[WrestleMania]] debut, where they defeated Sheamus, [[Randy Orton]] and [[Big Show]] at [[WrestleMania 29]] in April.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml|access-date=May 26, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE WrestleMania 29 PPV Results: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium – Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', The Shield attempted to attack [[The Undertaker]], but they were stopped by Team Hell No.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml}}</ref> This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/22 (Second Hour): Shield vs. The Undertaker six-man tag match, Ryder squashed|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70166.shtml}}</ref> On the May 13 episode of ''Raw'', The Shield's undefeated streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended in a [[Professional wrestling#Disqualification|disqualification]] loss in an [[elimination tag team match]] against Cena, Kane and Bryan.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW News: Shield loses first match, Lesnar's "mystique" now in-play, Dolph off TV, Miz returns, Dance-Off, App overload, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Roman Reigns November 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|Reigns in November 2013]]
On May 19 at [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]], Reigns and Rollins defeated Team Hell No in a [[tornado tag team match]] to win the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/05/19/lesnar-finishes-off-triple-h-at-extreme-rules/|title=Lesnar finishes off Triple H at Extreme Rules|date=May 19, 2013|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 26, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'', The Shield were given their first decisive loss in televised six-man tag team matches at the hands of Team Hell No and Randy Orton, when Bryan submitted Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71216.shtml|title=WWE News: Significant Smackdown spoiler for Friday's episode (w/Analysis of potential fall-out scenarios)|access-date=June 15, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625032749/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 25, 2016|title=Smackdown!: The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback|date=June 14, 2013|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=June 15, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Reigns and Rollins defeated Bryan and Orton at [[Payback (2013)|Payback]] on June 16 to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/06/16/wwe-hits-home-run-with-payback/|title=WWE hits home run with Payback|date=June 16, 2013|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=July 4, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Further successful title defenses followed against [[The Usos]] (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) at [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]] on July 14 and [[The Prime Time Players]] ([[Darren Young]] and [[Titus O'Neil]]) at [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]] on September 15.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV Results 7/14 (Pre-Show): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Shield defending Tag Titles|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71945.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Night of Champions PPV Results – 9/15/13 (Orton vs Bryan)|date=September 16, 2013|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/43820-wwe-night-of-champions-ppv-results-9-15-13-orton-vs-bryan|access-date=September 18, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>

In August, The Shield began working for [[chief operating officer]] [[Triple H]] and [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/20/21059971.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710165732/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/20/21059971.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2015|title=Raw: Daniel Bryan faces an even bigger uphill climb|date=August 20, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=June 30, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705085634/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 5, 2015|title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues|date=August 26, 2013|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=June 30, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Their association with The Authority led them to begin a rivalry with [[Cody Rhodes and Goldust]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw: Daniel Bryan and friends unite to take on The Shield|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/24/21145736.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101093828/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/24/21145736.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 1, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=November 1, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick}}</ref> At [[Battleground (2013)|Battleground]] on October 6, Reigns and Rollins lost to Rhodes and Goldust in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_73743.shtml#.UlgjnEDl58E|title=Battleground PPV Results 10/6 (Hour 3): WWE Title match, power outage situation, Punk vs. Ryback|publisher=PWTorch|first=James|last=Cadwell|date=October 6, 2013|access-date=October 7, 2013}}</ref> Reigns and Rollins lost the tag team titles to Rhodes and Goldust in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|no disqualification match]] on the October 14 episode of ''Raw'', following interference from Big Show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw results: The Rhodes get golden, Orton traps Bryan and Heyman goes to 'Hell'|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9|access-date=October 15, 2013|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2013)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 27, Reigns and Rollins failed to regain the championship in a triple threat tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/10/27/hell-in-a-cell-the-usual-suspects-end-up-on-top/|title=Hell in a Cell: The usual suspects end up on top|date=October 27, 2013|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=November 1, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]] on November 24, The Shield teamed with [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Antonio Cesaro]] and [[Jack Swagger]] to take on [[Rey Mysterio]], The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a traditional [[Survivor Series match]]; Reigns would win the match for his team.<ref name="SurvivorSeries2013">{{cite web|title=WWE S. Series PPV results 11/24 (Hour 1): Team Shield vs. Team Rhodes & Rey Survivor Series match, IC Title match|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74736.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 25, 2013}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2013)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 15, The Shield were defeated by CM Punk in a 3-on-1 handicap match, after Reigns accidentally [[Professional wrestling strikes#Spear|speared]] Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/12/15/tlc-randy-orton-crowned-new-wwe-world-heavyweight-champion/|title=TLC: Randy Orton crowned new WWE World Heavyweight Champion|last=Howell|first=Nolan|date=December 15, 2013|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=December 18, 2013|work=Slam! Sports}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2014, Reigns entered the [[Royal Rumble match]] at number 15 and went on to eliminate 12 competitors in the match, a record that was later broken by [[Braun Strowman]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Braun Strowman breaks record for most Royal Rumble Match eliminations|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/greatest-royal-rumble/article/braun-strowman-royal-rumble-match-elimination-record|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref> Reigns would be the runner-up in the match after being lastly eliminated by [[Dave Bautista|Batista]].<ref name=WWEstatsRR14>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|last2=Linder|first2=Zach|title=Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=February 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215092745/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="rumble">{{cite web|title=The 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 27, 2014}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', The Shield competed in a six-man tag team match against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena, with all three members of the winning team qualifying for the [[Elimination Chamber]] match for the [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]], which The Shield lost via disqualification after [[The Wyatt Family]] interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan and Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724080742/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 24, 2015|title=Raw: The Yes Movement keeps rolling in Cleveland|work=Slam! Sports|access-date=February 25, 2014}}</ref> A six-man tag team match pitting The Shield against The Wyatt Family on February 24 at the [[Elimination Chamber (2014)|Elimination Chamber]] pay-per-view was arranged, in which The Shield lost after Ambrose abandoned the match mid-way through.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/02/24/wyatts-win-batista-bombs-and-randy-retains-at-the-elimination-chamber/|title=Wyatts win, Batista bombs and Randy retains at the Elimination Chamber|date=February 24, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=June 29, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

[[File:The Shield 2014.jpg|thumb|The Shield in April 2014]]
In March, The Shield came out to seemingly attack Jerry Lawler, only to attack Kane instead, turning all three men [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|title=Keller's Six Pack: Raw thoughts including Hunter-Bryan beat down, Batista, Shield's turn, Bray's gimmick shift, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 26, 2014}}</ref> This led to a match between The Shield and Kane and [[The New Age Outlaws]] ([[Billy Gunn]] and [[Road Dogg]]) at [[WrestleMania XXX]] on April 6, which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/04/06/wrestlemania-xxx-brings-the-beginning-and-end-of-eras/|title=WrestleMania XXX brings the beginning and end of eras|date=April 6, 2014|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> The feud with Kane also prompted The Shield to sever ties with Triple H, who reformed [[Evolution (professional wrestling)|Evolution]] to counteract them.<ref>{{cite web|last=McCarron|first=Rob|title=WWE Raw TV report – April 14, 2014|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482|access-date=May 23, 2014}}</ref> The Shield then defeated Evolution at both [[Extreme Rules (2014)|Extreme Rules]] on May 4 and [[Payback (2014)|Payback]] on June 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/05/05/daniel-defends-wyatt-gets-weirder-and-the-shield-survives-at-extreme-rules/|title=Daniel defends, Wyatt gets weirder and the Shield survives at Extreme Rules|date=May 5, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/06/01/wwe-payback-the-shield-evolved-cena-stood-tall-and-brie-dropped-a-bombshell/|title=WWE Payback: The Shield Evolved, Cena stood tall and Brie dropped a bombshell|date=June 1, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the ''Raw'' following Payback, Rollins [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#turn|turned]] on The Shield and aligned himself with Triple H and The Authority.<ref name="TheShieldDeparture">{{cite web|url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706052937/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 6, 2015|title=Raw: Changing of the Shield|date=June 3, 2014|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

==== Controversial rise to main event status (2014–2015) ====
[[File:Roman Reigns April 2014.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Reigns in April 2014]]
Following Rollins's betrayal, Reigns would briefly continue teaming with Ambrose,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_78923.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 6/9: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Daniel Bryan's WWE Title status, Cena joins Shield for main event, Bray Wyatt returns, more|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 12, 2014}}</ref> before embarking on a singles run and being quickly placed into world title contention. After winning a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/17/21745461.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706070057/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/17/21745461.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 6, 2015|title=Raw: Money in the Bank title match gets its last two participants|date=June 17, 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=June 18, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Reigns was inserted into a [[ladder match]] for the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#vacant|vacant]] WWE World Heavyweight Championship at [[Money in the Bank (2014)|Money in the Bank]] on June 29; however the match was won by John Cena.<ref name=MITB14>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/06/29/cena-takes-authority-of-the-wwe-title-at-money-in-the-bank/|title=Cena takes authority of the WWE title at Money in the Bank|date=June 29, 2014|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=June 30, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> His second consecutive pay-per-view main event was at [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] on July 20, where Reigns again challenged for the title, this time in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal four-way match]] involving Cena, Kane, and Randy Orton, which Cena again won.<ref name=Batt14>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/07/21/cena-usos-survive-battleground/|title=Cena, Usos survive Battleground|date=July 21, 2014|last=Powell|first=John|access-date=April 20, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Following the event, Reigns began a feud with Orton,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/07/21/21822946.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193126/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/07/21/21822946.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|title=Raw: A bad night for the Authority forces Triple H to Plan C for SummerSlam|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]|first=Nick|last=Tylwalk|date=July 21, 2014}}</ref> culminating in a match at [[SummerSlam (2014)|SummerSlam]] on August 17, which Reigns won in his singles debut match on pay-per-view.<ref name=Summer14>{{cite news|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2014/08/14/heels-rule-lesnar-runs-rampant-at-summerslam-2014/|title=Heels rule, Lesnar runs rampant at SummerSlam 2014|date=August 18, 2014|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=April 20, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

The next month, a singles match was set up between Reigns and Rollins for [[Night of Champions (2014)|Night of Champions]] on September 21, but Reigns developed a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] [[incarcerated hernia]] which required surgery prior to the event. As a result of Reigns being unable to compete, Rollins was declared the winner via [[Professional wrestling#Forfeit|forfeit]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powers|first1=Kevin|title=Dean Ambrose answers Seth Rollins' open challenge|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/dean-ambrose-answers-seth-rollins-challenge-26672956|publisher=WWE|access-date=September 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/20/wwe-star-roman-reigns-undergoes-emergency-surgery|title=WWE star Roman Reigns undergoes emergency surgery|newspaper=[[Toronto Sun]]|date=September 20, 2014|access-date=September 20, 2014}}</ref> Reigns returned on the December 8 episode of ''Raw'', accepting a [[Slammy Award]] for "Superstar of the Year".<ref name="2014Slammy">{{cite web|url=https://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/12/09/22120591.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704234055/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/12/09/22120591.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 4, 2015|title=Raw: Newer stars take most of the 2014 Slammy Awards|date=December 9, 2014|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=December 9, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2014)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 14, Reigns interfered during Rollins's match with John Cena, attacking Rollins and Big Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82280.shtml|title=WWE PPVs Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Report 12/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Rollins, Roman Reigns involved, Ambrose vs. Wyatt, set-up for the Royal Rumble, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=James|date=December 14, 2014|last=Caldwell|access-date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> This started a feud between Reigns and Big Show,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Big Show confronted Roman Reigns|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-12-15/wwe-raw-results-26915893/page-8|publisher=WWE|access-date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> in which Reigns defeated him multiple times by [[Professional wrestling#Countout|countout]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/52264-wwe-raw-results-12-22-14-live-results-from-minneapolis/|title=WWE Raw Results – 12/22/14 (Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt)|date=December 22, 2014|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=December 22, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> and disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/52403-wwe-raw-results-1-5-15-live-results-from-corpus-christi/|title=WWE RAW Results – 1/5/15 (The Authority resumes power)|date=January 6, 2015|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 5, 2015|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>

Reigns then entered the [[Royal Rumble (2015)|2015 Royal Rumble match]] on January 25, which he won after lastly eliminating [[Rusev (wrestler)|Rusev]], therefore granting him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at [[WrestleMania 31]]. After his victory, Reigns was booed heavily by the crowd, despite portraying a heroic character.<ref name="RoyalRumble2015">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Royal Rumble PPV Report 1/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, Royal Rumble, post-PPV Network show|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml#.ZGqd4HbMJPY|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 25, 2015|access-date=January 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127230727/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|archive-date=January 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 2 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns suffered his first [[pinfall]] loss in singles competition on the main roster when Big Show defeated him after interference from Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tylwalk|first1=Nick|title=Raw: The Authority makes things more interesting for Fastlane|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/02/22215561.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704213029/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/02/22215561.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 4, 2015|website=[[Canoe.ca]]|publisher=Slam Wrestling|access-date=February 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Roman Reigns Profile & Match Listing|url=http://profightdb.com/wrestlers/roman-reigns-6728.html?res=2000|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=February 5, 2015}}</ref> Reigns then successfully defended his WrestleMania title shot against Daniel Bryan at [[Fastlane (2015)|Fastlane]] on February 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/53063-wwe-raw-results-2-16-15-live-results-from-orlando/|title=WWE Raw Results – 2/16/15 (Bryan and Reigns in action)|date=February 16, 2015|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=February 16, 2015|website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name=Fastlane15>{{cite web|last1=Asher|first1=Matthew|title=WWE Fastlane: Questionable match endings and fan reaction may hurt 'Mania|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2015/02/23/wwe-fastlane-questionable-match-endings-and-fan-reaction-may-hurt-mania/|website=[[Canoe.ca]]|date=February 23, 2015 |publisher=Slam Wrestling|access-date=February 24, 2015}}</ref> At WrestleMania 31 on March 29, Seth Rollins cashed in his [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Money in the Bank contract]] while Reigns's main event match with [[Brock Lesnar]] was in progress, turning it into a triple threat match, which Reigns lost when he was pinned by Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=John|title=WrestleMania 31 the best Mania ever|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2015/03/30/wrestlemania-31-the-best-mania-ever/|website=[[Canoe.ca]]|date=March 30, 2015 |publisher=Slam Wrestling|access-date=March 30, 2015}}</ref>

{{quote box|quote="Reigns was a [[Green#Youth and inexperience|greener-than-grass]] wrestler who WWE identified as the Face of the [[WWE Performance Center|Performance Center Machine]] – taking raw talent without the "bad habits" from [[Independent circuit|the independents]] and trying to manufacture a [[WrestleMania]] [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#main eventer|Main-Eventer]]".|source=<small>James Caldwell of the ''[[Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter]]'' in February 2015 on Reigns's background compared to that of his Shield teammates<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=DVD review: "Destruction of The Shield" – Historically Significant glimpse into WWE's next decade|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/caldwellstake/article_83364.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref></small>|align=right|width=30%}}
In April, Reigns resumed his feud with Big Show, which culminated on April 26 in a [[Last Man Standing match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]], which Reigns won.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=Jeff|title=Roman Reigns def. Big Show (Last Men Standing Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/roman-reigns-big-show|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref> On May 17 at [[Payback (2015)|Payback]], Reigns failed to win the world title from Rollins in a fatal four-way match that also involved Orton and Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins won a Fatal 4-Way Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 17, 2015}}</ref> On June 14 at [[Money in the Bank (2015)|Money in the Bank]], Reigns competed in his first Money in the Bank ladder match, which he failed to win after [[Bray Wyatt]] interfered and attacked him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV results 6/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Dusty Rhodes 10-bell salute, WWE Title match, MITB match, Cena vs. Owens II, more|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85628.shtml#.VX5CKkbm6aH|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 14, 2015|access-date=June 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616192750/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85628.shtml|archive-date=June 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 17 at [[Battleground (2015)|Battleground]], Wyatt defeated Reigns after [[Luke Harper]] interfered and attacked Reigns.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Battleground PPV Report 7/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV - Rollins vs. Lesnar, Cena vs. Owens III, Orton returns home, more|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86322.shtml#.Vaxijfnm6aH|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722175332/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86322.shtml|archive-date=July 22, 2015|url-status=live|date=July 19, 2015}}</ref> He would enlist the help of Ambrose in order to take on the reformed Wyatt Family,<ref name="SD8062015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 8/06/15 (Roman Reigns vs. Rusev)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/55649-wwe-smackdown-results-8-6-15-roman-reigns-vs-rusev/|website=WrestleView|date=August 7, 2015|access-date=August 6, 2015}}</ref> with the duo defeating Wyatt and Harper at [[SummerSlam (2015)|SummerSlam]] on August 23.<ref name=SSlam2015>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's SummerSlam report 8/23: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more matches|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/08/23/caldwells-wwe-summerslam-ppv-results-823/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904175855/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|archive-date=September 4, 2015|url-status=live|date=August 23, 2015}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Reigns and Ambrose were attacked by Wyatt's new ally, the debuting [[Braun Strowman]].<ref name="RAW8242015">{{cite web|last1=Namako|first1=Jason|title=WWE Raw Results – 8/24/15 (The Dudleys, Sting return)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/55897-wwe-raw-results-8-24-15-live-results-from-brooklyn/|website=WrestleView|date=August 25, 2015|access-date=August 25, 2015}}</ref> On September 20 at [[Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]], Reigns and Ambrose teamed with [[Chris Jericho]], but were defeated by Wyatt, Harper and Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/20|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The feud between Reigns and Wyatt ended at the [[Hell in a Cell (2015)|Hell in a Cell]] pay-per-view event on October 25, where Reigns defeated Wyatt in a [[Hell in a Cell match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2015/roman-reigns-bray-wyatt|title=Roman Reigns def. Bray Wyatt (Hell in a Cell Match)|access-date=November 23, 2015|date=September 29, 2015|work=[[WWE]]|first=Ryan|last=Murphy}}</ref>

==== WWE Champion (2015–2016) ====
[[File:Roman Reigns WWE Champion.jpg|thumb|upright|Reigns in his third reign as [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Champion]] in April 2016]]
On the October 26 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns defeated [[Alberto Del Rio]], [[Dolph Ziggler]], and [[Kevin Owens]] in a fatal four way to become the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 10/26/15 (Reigns is No. 1 Contender)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/56669-wwe-raw-results-10-26-15-live-results-from-san-diego/|website=WrestleView|access-date=November 3, 2015|date=October 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 11/2/15 (Team Reigns vs. Team Rollins)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/56753-wwe-raw-results-11-2-15-live-results-from-denver|website=WrestleView|access-date=November 3, 2015|date=November 3, 2015}}</ref> However, champion Seth Rollins legitimately injured his knee on November 4 and vacated the title the following day, which led to a tournament to crown a new champion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 5, 2015|date=November 5, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106023300/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051|archive-date=November 6, 2015}}</ref> Reigns defeated Big Show in the first round,<ref name="Raw10262015">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=11/9 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 9, 2015|access-date=November 9, 2015}}</ref> [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]] in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/11/16/1116-wwe-raw-caldwells-live-report-on-pre-survivor-series-show/|title=11/16 WWE Raw Results: Caldwell's Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 16, 2015|access-date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> Alberto Del Rio in the semifinals,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|title=Roman Reigns def. Alberto Del Rio (WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semifinals)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/roman-reigns-alberto-del-rio|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 22, 2015|date=November 12, 2015}}</ref> and Dean Ambrose in the finals at [[Survivor Series (2015)|Survivor Series]] on November 22 to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.<ref name="SurvivorSeries2015">{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|title=Roman Reigns def. Dean Ambrose in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final Match; Sheamus cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-tournament-finals|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 22, 2015|date=November 5, 2015}}</ref> Immediately afterward, [[Sheamus]] cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and defeated Reigns, thus ending Reigns' reign after only five minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|title=11/22 Survivor Series live results – Caldwell's Ongoing Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 22, 2015|access-date=November 23, 2015}}</ref> On December 13, Reigns failed to regain the title from Sheamus in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2015)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] following interference by [[The League of Nations (professional wrestling)|The League of Nations]] (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev), attacking [[Triple H]] in anger after the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=12/13 WWE TLC PPV results – Caldwell's Complete Real-Time Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/13/1213-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-real-time-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216141600/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/13/1213-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-real-time-report/|archive-date=December 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', [[Vince McMahon]] granted Reigns a title rematch against Sheamus, under the stipulation that if Reigns lost, he would be forced to retire. Reigns managed to win after overcoming interferences from McMahon, Del Rio and Rusev, regaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process.<ref name="RawAfterTLC15">{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 12/14/15 (New WWE Champion)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/57159-wwe-raw-results-12-14-15-live-results-from-philadelphia/|work=WrestleView|date=December 15, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217040653/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57159-wwe-raw-results-12-14-15-live-results-from-philadelphia/|archive-date=December 17, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

Reigns was forced by McMahon to defend his championship in the [[Royal Rumble (2016)|2016 Royal Rumble match]] on January 24, 2016.<ref name="Raw1042016">{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 1/4/16 (Reigns vs. Sheamus)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/57324-wwe-raw-results-1-4-16-live-results-from-san-antonio/|work=WrestleView|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106112538/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57324-wwe-raw-results-1-4-16-live-results-from-san-antonio/|archive-date=January 6, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In the match, Reigns was eliminated by eventual winner Triple H, thus losing the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/10142960/wwe-royal-rumble-2016-triple-h-wins-wwe-world-heavyweight-title|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|title=Who won the Royal Rumble|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref> At [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]] on February 22, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose in a triple threat match to receive a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Triple H at [[WrestleMania 32]] on April 3,<ref name="FL16">{{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|author-link1=Dave Meltzer|title=WWE Fastlane 2016 live results: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-fastlane-2016-live-results-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-vs-dean-ambrose-207716|website=f4wonline.com|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 22, 2016}}</ref> where he defeated Triple H in the main event to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for a third time.<ref name="WM32">{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report on Main PPV|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/|date=April 3, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> After WrestleMania, Reigns began a feud with [[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]] and successfully defended the championship against him at [[Payback (2016)|Payback]] on May 1<ref name="PB16">{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns def. AJ Styles|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=May 1, 2016|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref> and then again at [[Extreme Rules (2016)|Extreme Rules]] in an [[Extreme Rules match]] on May 22.<ref name="ER16">{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns def. AJ Styles|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-extreme-rules-match-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=May 22, 2016|access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref> After the latter match, Reigns was attacked by a returning Seth Rollins.<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=5/22 WWE Extreme Rules PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/extremerulesliveresults/|date=May 22, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref>

At [[Money in the Bank (2016)|Money in the Bank]] on June 19, Reigns lost to Rollins, marking his first [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#clean|clean]] loss on the main roster and ending his reign at 77 days.<ref name="MITB16">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/19/619-wwe-mitb-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=6/19 WWE MITB PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 19, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref> On June 21, Anoaʻi was legitimately suspended by WWE for 30 days due to violating the [[WWE#Drug testing and wellness program|WWE Wellness Program]], WWE's internal [[drug testing]] program.<ref name="WWESuspension">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/roman-reigns-suspended|title=Roman Reigns suspended|date=June 21, 2016|access-date=June 21, 2016|work=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Talent Wellness Program Summary|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/who-we-are/talent|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 22, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]'' and ''[[TheWrap]]'' reported that WWE knew of Anoaʻi's violation before the event, leading to Reigns being scripted to lose his world title at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/21/breaking-roman-reigns-suspended-wellness-violation|title=Roman Reigns suspended for Wellness Violation|access-date=June 22, 2016|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=June 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Maglio|first1=Tony|title=Roman Reigns Violated WWE Health Policy, So Why Did He Fight Anyway?|url=https://www.thewrap.com/roman-reigns-wwe-wellness-policy-battleground-mitb/|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=July 2016|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref>

On July 19 at the [[2016 WWE draft]], Reigns was [[WWE brand extension|drafted]] to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw brand]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|url=https://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Despite Reigns's suspension, WWE continued to advertise Reigns as part of the [[Battleground (2016)|Battleground]] main event,<ref>{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=WWE Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins (Triple Threat Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-roman-reigns-seth-rollins|work=[[WWE]]|date=June 20, 2016|access-date=June 24, 2016}}</ref> and went on to acknowledge Reigns's suspension on television.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=6/27 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete TV Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/27/june27rawresultsfinal/|date=June 27, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 27, 2016}}</ref> At Battleground on July 24, Reigns made his televised return, facing Rollins and Dean Ambrose for the now-renamed WWE Championship,<ref>{{cite news|title=WWE Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|newspaper=WWE|access-date=June 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629011310/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|archive-date=June 29, 2016}}</ref> which Ambrose won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results|title=WWE Champion Dean Ambrose def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins (Triple Threat Match)|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Reigns also failed to contend for the newly announced [[WWE Universal Championship]] against Rollins at [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]] on August 21, as he lost to the debuting [[Finn Bálor]] in a qualifying match.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 7/25/16 (Live from Pittsburgh, fallout from Battleground, new era of RAW begins)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/64911-wwe-raw-results-72516-live-pittsburgh-fallout-battleground-new-era-raw-begins/|work=WrestleView|date=July 25, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref>

==== Grand Slam Champion (2016–2018) ====
[[File:United States Champion Roman Reigns.jpg|thumb|left|After feuding for the [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]], Reigns was [[WWE draft|drafted]] to [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] and would win the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] in September 2016]]
In August, Reigns began a feud with [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] [[Miro (wrestler)|Rusev]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=8/1 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/01/aug1rawresultsfinal/|date=August 1, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref> provoking a title match between the two at [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=8/8 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/08/aug8rawtvresultsfinal/|date=August 8, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 8, 2016}}</ref> At the event on August 21, Reigns and Rusev brawled before the match began, leading to the match being declared a [[Professional wrestling#No contest|no contest]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=8/21 WWE Summerslam Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/21/summerslam2016resultsfinal/|date=August 21, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 21, 2016}}</ref> In a rematch at [[Clash of Champions (2016)|Clash of Champions]] on September 25, Reigns would defeat Rusev to win the United States Championship,<ref name="COC2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/25 WWE Clash PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/25/clashppvresults/|date=September 25, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 25, 2016}}</ref> and retained the title against Rusev in a Hell in a Cell match at the [[Hell in a Cell (2016)|titular event]] on October 30 to end their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 live review: Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte for the WWE Women's Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Rusev for the U.S. Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/30/powells-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2016-live-review-sasha-banks-vs-charlotte-for-the-wwe-womens-championship-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-roman-reigns-vs-rusev/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 30, 2016|access-date=October 30, 2016}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]] on November 20, Reigns made up part of Team Raw alongside Braun Strowman, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, in a losing effort to Team SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web|first=Wade|last=Keller|title=Keller's WWE Survivor Series PPV Report 11/20: Goldberg vs. Lesnar, Raw vs. Smackdown, The Miz vs. Sami Zayn, more|date=November 20, 2016|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/20/kellers-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-report-1120-goldberg-vs-lesnar-raw-vs-smackdown-miz-vs-sami-zayn/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> At [[Roadblock: End of the Line]] on December 18, Reigns faced Owens for the Universal Championship, but lost via disqualification when Chris Jericho attacked Owens to prevent Reigns from winning the match and the title.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns by Disqualification|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=December 18, 2016|access-date=December 18, 2016}}</ref> On the January 9, 2017, episode of ''Raw'', Reigns lost the United States Championship to Jericho in a handicap match also involving Owens ending his reign at 106 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|date=January 9, 2017|first1=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Monday Night Raw Report 1/9: Reigns vs. Owens & Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Foley's Performance Review, Undertaker "rumored" to appear|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/09/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-report-19-reigns-vs-owens-jericho-shawn-michaels-foleys-performance-review-undertaker-rumored-appear/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 9, 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Roman Reigns May 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Reigns in May 2017]]
This led to a no disqualification rematch with Owens at the [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29 that saw Jericho being suspended above the ring in a [[Shark proof cage|shark cage]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (Chris Jericho will be suspended in a shark cage above the ring)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns|work=WWE|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> where Reigns lost after Braun Strowman interfered.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns (No Disqualification Match, with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=January 29, 2017|access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> Later in the event, Reigns entered at number 30 in the Royal Rumble match, eliminating Bray Wyatt, Chris Jericho, and The Undertaker before being last eliminated by Randy Orton.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|last2=Taylor|first2=Scott|title=Randy Orton won the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=January 29, 2017|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201200349/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|archive-date=February 1, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]] on March 5, Reigns defeated Strowman, giving Strowman his first pinfall loss on the main roster.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Roman Reigns def. Braun Strowman|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=March 5, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Reigns was [[chokeslam]]med by The Undertaker after they both joined forces to attack Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 3/6: Fallout from Fastlane including Jericho asking Owens for explanation for breaking up their friendship|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/03/06/kellers-wwe-raw-report-36-fallout-fastlane-including-jericho-asking-owens-explanation-breaking-friendship/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=March 6, 2017|access-date=March 6, 2017}}</ref> This led to a [[No Holds Barred match]] between Reigns and Undertaker at [[WrestleMania 33]] on April 2,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/undertaker-vs-roman-reigns?sf62052304=1|title=The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns|date=March 13, 2017|last=Clapp|first=John|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref> which Reigns won in his third consecutive WrestleMania main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-live-review-undertaker-vs-roman-reigns-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-shane-mcmahon-seth-rollins-vs-triple-h/|title=Powell's WrestleMania 33 live review: Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns, Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon, Seth Rollins vs. Triple H in an unsanctioned match|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 2, 2017|access-date=April 2, 2017}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Reigns opened the show to ten minutes of [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#nuclear heat|severe boos]] and chants from the crowd, attempting to stop him from speaking, before simply stating "This is my yard now" and leaving the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/wwe-raw-april-3-2017/article/roman-reigns-addressed-the-undertaker|title=Roman Reigns addressed his defeat of The Undertaker|publisher=[[WWE]]|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/03/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-23-remarkable-opening-ten-minutes-raw-history-perhaps-crowd-berates-reigns/|title=Keller's WWE Monday Night Raw 4/3: The most remarkable opening ten minutes of Raw in history, perhaps, as crowd berates Reigns|date=April 3, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 3, 2017}}</ref> Reigns then resumed his feud with Strowman, after Strowman [[kayfabe]] injured Reigns's shoulder.<ref>{{cite web|title=Everyone is talking about Braun Strowman destroying Roman Reigns on WWE Raw|url=https://metro.co.uk/2017/04/11/everyone-is-talking-about-braun-strowman-defeating-roman-reigns-on-wwe-raw-6567606/|date=April 10, 2017|last=Hines|first=Martin|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|access-date=April 15, 2017}}</ref> A match was set up between the two at [[Payback (2017)|Payback]] on April 30,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman|work=[[WWE]]|date=April 17, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2017}}</ref> which Reigns lost.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=Jeff|title=Braun Strowman def. Roman Reigns|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=April 30, 2017|access-date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> The feud between the two was put on hold after Strowman legitimately injured his elbow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/braun-strowman-undergoes-surgery|title=Braun Strowman undergoes elbow surgery|date=May 15, 2017|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=May 22, 2017|title=May 22, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW business up, ROHWar of the Worlds review, tons more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|page=3|issn=1083-9593|author-link=Dave Meltzer}}</ref>

Reigns competed in a fatal five-way match at [[Extreme Rules (2017)|Extreme Rules]] on June 4 against Bray Wyatt, Finn Bálor, [[Samoa Joe]] and Seth Rollins, with the winner becoming the number one contender for the Universal Championship. Joe would win the match after forcing Bálor to pass out to a submission hold.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 5/15: Ongoing coverage including Miz vs. Dean Ambrose, latest on Strowman-Reigns, Sheamus & Cesaro|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-515-ongoing-coverage-including-miz-vs-dean-ambrose-latest-strowman-reigns-sheamus-cesaro/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=May 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Laboon|first=Jeff|title=Samoa Joe won the Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match to become No. 1 contender to the Universal Title|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2017/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-finn-balor-bray-wyatt-samoa-joe-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=June 4, 2017|access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> On the June 19 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns was attacked by a returning Strowman, who challenged Reigns to an [[ambulance match]] at [[WWE Great Balls of Fire|Great Balls of Fire]] on July 9,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 6/19: Reigns announces what he wants at Summerslam, Hardys vs. Anderson & Gallows|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/06/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-619-reigns-announces-wants-summerslam-hardys-vs-anderson-gallows/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> which Reigns lost.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=7/9 Powell's WWE Great Balls of Fire Live Review|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/09/79-powells-wwe-great-balls-fire-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-samoa-joe-wwe-universal-championship-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-ambulance-match-alexa-bliss-vs-sasha/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 9, 2017|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2017)|SummerSlam]] on August 20, Reigns was pinned by Brock Lesnar in a Universal Championship match also involving Strowman and Joe.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Universal Champion Brock Lesnar def. Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman (Fatal 4-Way Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/brock-lesnar-samoa-joe-braun-strowman-roman-reigns-match-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2017 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins for the Raw Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/20/powells-wwe-summerslam-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-samoa-joe-vs-roman-reigns-wwe-universal-championship-jinder-mahal-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-wwe-champio/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2017}}</ref> Following this, Reigns began a rivalry with John Cena,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/john-cena-roman-reigns|title=John Cena vs. Roman Reigns|last1=Burdick|date=August 28, 2017|first1=Michael|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref> leading to a match at [[No Mercy (2017)|No Mercy]] on September 24, which Reigns won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/john-cena-roman-reigns-results|title=Roman Reigns def. John Cena|date=September 24, 2017|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|work=WWE|access-date=September 24, 2017}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Reigns described his victory over Cena as the biggest win in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/09/25/kellers-wwe-raw-report-925-reigns-miz-tv-opening-segment-miz-vs-reigns-booked-matt-hardy-jordan-vs-miztourage/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 9/25: Reigns on Miz TV in opening segment, Miz vs. Reigns booked, Matt Hardy & Jordan vs. Miztourage|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=September 25, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 26, 2017}}</ref> In October, due to mutual issues with [[The Miz]], The Miztourage ([[Bo Dallas]] and [[Curtis Axel]]) and [[Cesaro and Sheamus]], Reigns, Ambrose and Rollins decided to reform The Shield in order to combat the aforementioned alliance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 10/9: Shield reunion continues, Miz TV with Sheamus & Cesaro, TLC build up continues|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 9, 2017}}</ref> Reigns was due to team with Rollins and Ambrose at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2017)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on October 22,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (5-on-3 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match|work=WWE|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=October 9, 2017}}</ref> but he was removed from the match due to an illness concern. He was replaced by [[Kurt Angle]] and The Shield went on to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1|title=Breaking News: Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle "The Demon" Finn Bálor|work=WWE|access-date=October 20, 2017|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

Reigns returned on the November 13 episode of ''Raw'' and challenged [[The New Day (professional wrestling)|The New Day]] ([[Big E (wrestler)|Big E]], [[Kofi Kingston]] and [[Xavier Woods]]) to a six-man tag team match at [[Survivor Series (2017)|Survivor Series]].<ref name="Raw11132017">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 11/13: Roman Reigns returns, Stephanie McMahon is back again, more Survivor Series developments|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/11/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1113-roman-reigns-returns-stephanie-mcmahon-back-survivor-series-developments/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 13, 2017|access-date=November 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114232359/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/11/13/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1113-roman-reigns-returns-stephanie-mcmahon-back-survivor-series-developments/|archive-date=November 14, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on November 19, The Shield emerged victorious over The New Day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wortman|first=James|title=The Shield def. The New Day|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=November 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122234351/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results|archive-date=November 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Reigns defeated The Miz for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/roman-reigns-completes-wwe-grand-slam-ic-title-win-246696|title=Roman Reigns completes WWE Grand Slam with IC title win|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=November 20, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]}}</ref> thus becoming the twenty-eighth [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|Triple Crown]] and seventeenth [[WWE Grand Slam|Grand Slam]] champion, the second member of The Shield after Ambrose to achieve the Grand Slam.<ref name="GrandSlam">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/randy-orton-new-grand-slam-winners|title=The new Grand Slam winners: The 10 Superstars who have won every active championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> Following his title win, Reigns would successfully defend the title against [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 11/27: Reigns addresses crowd with his newly won IC Title, Elias vs. Reigns, Page & Co. vs. Mickey & Sasha & Bayley|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/11/27/kellers-wwe-raw-report-11-27-reigns-addresses-crowd-start-show-newly-won-ic-title-elias-steps/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 27, 2017|access-date=November 29, 2017}}</ref> [[Jason Jordan]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 12/4: Reigns defends IC Title against mystery opponents, Sasha vs. Paige, Cruiserweight Fatal Four-way, Bar vs. Shield|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/12/04/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-4-reigns-defends-ic-title-mystery-opponents-sasha-vs-paige-cruiserweight-fatal-four-way-bar-vs-shield/|date=December 4, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 4, 2017}}</ref> [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]],<ref name="Raw12112017">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 12/11: Kane vs. Braun, Reigns vs. Cesaro, Seth vs. Sheamus, Joe vs. Dean, Cruiserweight Update|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/12/11/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-11-kane-vs-braun-reigns-vs-cesaro-seth-vs-sheamus-joe-vs-dean-cruiserweight-update/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213033855/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/12/11/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-11-kane-vs-braun-reigns-vs-cesaro-seth-vs-sheamus-joe-vs-dean-cruiserweight-update/|archive-date=December 13, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Samoa Joe]]<ref name="Raw12252017">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 12/25: Cena returns to Raw for Christmas night episode in Chicago, Reigns defends IC Title against Joe, Bar vs. Seth & Jordan|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/12/25/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-25-cena-returns-raw-christmas-night-episode-chicago/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 25, 2017|access-date=December 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005144425/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/12/25/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-25-cena-returns-raw-christmas-night-episode-chicago/|archive-date=October 5, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw01012018">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 1/1: Reigns defends against Samoa Joe, Asuka faces Bliss for first time one-on-one, Lesnar and Heyman address Rumble title defense|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/01/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-1-reigns-defends-samoa-joe-asuka-faces-bliss-first-time-one-one-lesnar-heyman-address-rumble-title-defense/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 1, 2018|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521135920/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/01/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-1-reigns-defends-samoa-joe-asuka-faces-bliss-first-time-one-one-lesnar-heyman-address-rumble-title-defense/|archive-date=May 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> before losing it back to The Miz on the [[WWE Raw 25 Years|25th Anniversary of ''Raw'']] on January 22, 2018, ending his reign at 63 days.<ref name="Raw01222018">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/22/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-22-25th-anniversary-monday-night-raw-including-vince-mcmahon-two-locations-parade-superstars/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 1/22: 25th Anniversary of Monday Night Raw including Vince McMahon, Two Locations, Parade of Superstars|date=January 22, 2018|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124135830/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/22/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-22-25th-anniversary-monday-night-raw-including-vince-mcmahon-two-locations-parade-superstars/|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Reigns vs Lesnar WM34 crop.jpg|thumb|Reigns facing [[Brock Lesnar]] before their [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Championship]] match at [[WrestleMania 34]].]]
Reigns competed in the [[Royal Rumble (2018)|2018 Royal Rumble match]] on January 28, but was the last participant eliminated by eventual winner [[Shinsuke Nakamura]].<ref name="RR2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a handicap match for the WWE Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-2018-live-review-mens-womens-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-kane-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-han/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=January 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129074721/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-2018-live-review-mens-womens-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-kane-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-kevin-owens-sami-zayn-han/|archive-date=January 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> After defeating Bray Wyatt on the February 5 episode of ''Raw'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Roman Reigns def. Bray Wyatt to qualify for the Men's Elimination Chamber Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-02-05/article/roman-reigns-def-bray-wyatt-mens-elimination-chamber-match-qualifier |date=February 5, 2018 |work=WWE |access-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> Reigns qualified for the [[Elimination Chamber (2018)|Elimination Chamber]] match, which he won, earning the right to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at [[WrestleMania 34]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Roman Reigns won the first-ever Seven-Man Elimination Chamber Match to challenge Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2018/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |website=WWE.com |date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2018}}</ref> At WrestleMania on April 8, Reigns failed to win the championship from Lesnar.<ref name="WM34">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WrestleMania 34 live review: AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle vs. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/08/powells-wrestlemania-34-live-review-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-wwe-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-charlotte-flair-vs-as/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 8, 2018|access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> They had a rematch for the championship at the [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble|Greatest Royal Rumble]] on April 27, this time in a [[Steel Cage match]], which Reigns narrowly lost after spearing Lesnar through the cage wall.<ref>{{cite web|last=Melok|first=Bobby|title=Brock Lesnar def. Roman Reigns in a Steel Cage Match to retain the Universal Championship|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/greatest-royal-rumble/2018/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-results|publisher=WWE|date=April 27, 2018|access-date=April 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review: 50-man Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns in a cage match for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, John Cena vs. Triple H, Undertaker vs. Rusev in a casket match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/27/powells-wwe-greatest-royal-rumble-live-review-50-man-royal-rumble-match-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-ww/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 27, 2018|access-date=April 27, 2018}}</ref>

After defeating Samoa Joe at [[Backlash (2018)|Backlash]] on May 6<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Roman Reigns def. Samoa Joe |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2018/roman-reigns-samoa-joe-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=May 6, 2018|access-date=May 6, 2018}}</ref> and [[Jinder Mahal]] at [[Money in the Bank (2018)|Money in the Bank]] on June 17,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Roman Reigns def. Jinder Mahal |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/roman-reigns-jinder-mahal-results |work=[[WWE]]|date=June 17, 2018|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref> Reigns then entered a feud with [[Bobby Lashley]], where both men believed that they were the rightful challenger to Lesnar's championship. This set up a match at [[Extreme Rules (2018)|Extreme Rules]] on July 15, where Lashley was victorious.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Bobby Lashley def. Roman Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2018/bobby-lashley-roman-reigns-results |work=[[WWE]]|date=July 15, 2018|access-date=July 15, 2018}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', two triple threat matches were set to determine Lesnar's challenger for [[SummerSlam (2018)|SummerSlam]]. Reigns and Lashley won their respective matches, setting up a number one contender's match between the two the following week,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Roman Reigns def. Finn Bálor and Drew McIntyre to advance to a match to determine Brock Lesnar's next challenger for the Universal Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-07-16/article/roman-reigns-def-finn-balor-drew-mcintyre |website=[[WWE]] |access-date=July 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Bobby Lashley def. Seth Rollins and Elias to advance to a match to determine Brock Lesnar's next challenger for the Universal Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-07-16/article/bobby-lashley-def-seth-rollins-elias |work=[[WWE]]|date=July 16, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2018}}</ref> which Reigns won.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=Roman Reigns def. Bobby Lashley to earn the right to face Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-07-23/article/roman-reigns-def-bobby-lashley |work=[[WWE]]|date=July 23, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref> At SummerSlam on August 19, Reigns defeated Lesnar and won the Universal Championship for the first time in his career.<ref name="SSlam2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2018 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship, Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-alexa-bliss-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 19, 2018|access-date=August 19, 2018}}</ref> Reigns went on to reignite his feud with Braun Strowman, who was the Money in the Bank holder.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=August 21, 2018|first=Brian|last=Campbell|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-the-shield-send-shock-waves-with-epic-return-in-main-event/|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: The Shield send shock waves with epic return in main event}}</ref> Strowman would also ally himself with [[Dolph Ziggler]] and [[Drew McIntyre]] in order to challenge The Shield.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/27/8-27-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-reignss-show-opening-appearance/|title=8/27 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Reigns's show-opening confrontation with Braun, Corbin vs. Balor, Dana Brooke vs. Sasha, Seth open challenge|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=August 27, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> Reigns then faced Strowman at [[Hell in a Cell (2018)|Hell in a Cell]] on September 16 in a Hell in a Cell match, which ended in a no contest after Brock Lesnar returned and attacked both men.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman ended in a No Contest (Hell in a Cell Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/roman-reigns-braun-strowman-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=September 16, 2018|access-date=September 16, 2018}}</ref> On October 6 at [[Super Show-Down (2018)|Super Show-Down]], The Shield defeated Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre in a six-man tag team match<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|title=The Shield def. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results|date=October 6, 2018|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref> before losing to them in a rematch on ''Raw'' two nights later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/|title=10/8 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Super Show-down fallout as they head to Evolution and Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref>

A triple threat match between Reigns, Strowman and Lesnar for the Universal Championship was scheduled for the [[Crown Jewel (2018)|Crown Jewel]] event,<ref name="Raw09172018">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=9/17 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Undertaker responds to Triple H, fallout from WWE Hell in a Cell including Brock Lesnar interfering in the main event|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/09/17/9-17-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-undertaker-responds-to-triple-h-fallout-from-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-including-brock-lesnar-interfering-in-the-main-event/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 17, 2018|access-date=September 17, 2018}}</ref> however, on October 22, Reigns relinquished the title and announced his hiatus on ''Raw'', revealing that his [[leukemia]] had returned after 11 years of privately battling it and being in remission. Following this announcement, Reigns would go on an indefinite hiatus to receive treatment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-10-22/article/roman-reigns-relinquished-universal-championship-leukemia-battle|title=Roman Reigns relinquished the Universal Championship after revealing his battle with leukemia|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 23, 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-star-roman-reigns-announces-he-has-leukemia-relinquishes-universal-title-on-raw/|title=WWE star Roman Reigns announces he has leukemia, relinquishes universal title on Raw|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=October 22, 2018|access-date=October 23, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Reigns was first diagnosed in May 2007 when he was signed to the [[Minnesota Vikings]], and went into remission around two years after the initial diagnosis.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mike Francesa with Roman Reigns Apr 6, 2019 |url=https://omny.fm/shows/mike-francesa/mike-francesa-with-roman-reigns#description |website=Mike Francesa – Afternoons on WFAN |publisher=Mike Francesa |access-date=April 20, 2019}}</ref>

==== Return from leukemia (2019–2020) ====
[[File:Roman Reigns May 2019.jpg|thumb|upright|Reigns in May 2019]]
On February 25, 2019, Reigns made his return to ''Raw'', revealing that his leukemia was once again in remission to a huge [[Pop (professional wrestling)|ovation]] from the crowd. Later in the night, Reigns and Rollins would appear to assist Ambrose from an attack by Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, Elias, and Baron Corbin.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Raw Report: Good News From Roman Reigns, Are Birthday Celebrations The New Contract Signings?, A Reunion?, and More|first=Richard|last=Trionfo|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124452&p=3|publisher=PWInsider|date=February 25, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', Ambrose assisted Reigns and Rollins from another attack by the four, before the trio performed their signature pose, officially reuniting the group for the third time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/|title=3/4 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Batista follow-up, Rousey's championship status, Shield reunion, Che & Jost from SNL Weekend Update guest host|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=March 4, 2019|access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref> The Shield defeated the team of McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin at [[Fastlane (2019)|Fastlane]] on March 10.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=The Shield def. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=March 10, 2019|access-date=March 10, 2019}}</ref> On the March 25 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns accepted a challenge from McIntyre for a match at [[WrestleMania 35]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|title=Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/roman-reigns-drew-mcintyre|work=[[WWE]]|date=March 25, 2019|access-date=March 25, 2019}}</ref> At the event on April 7, Reigns was successful in defeating McIntyre.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WrestleMania 35 results: Powell's live review of Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw and Smackdown Women's Titles, Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Batista vs. Triple H, AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/07/wrestlemania-35-results-powells-live-review-of-ronda-rousey-vs-becky-lynch-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-raw-and-smackdown-womens-titles-daniel-bryan-vs-kofi-kingston-for-the-wwe-championship-b/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 7, 2019|access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref>

During the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up]], Reigns was drafted to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown brand]] on the April 16 episode of ''SmackDown'', with WWE's announcers describing Reigns as "SmackDown's greatest ever acquisition", as well as the future of SmackDown and WWE. During the episode, Reigns attacked Elias and Vince McMahon.<ref name="SmackDown04162019">{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |title=4/16 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report and analysis of the second night of the Superstar Shake-up |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/16/4-16-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-and-analysis-of-the-second-night-of-the-superstar-shake-up/ |website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 16, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2019}}</ref> The following week, Elias challenged Reigns to a match at [[Money in the Bank (2019)|Money in the Bank]] on May 19 which Reigns accepted<ref name="SmackDown04232019">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-major-heel-turn-becky-lynch-set-to-pull-double-duty/|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Major heel turn, Becky Lynch set to pull double duty|date=April 23, 2019|last=Crosby|first=Jack|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424124036/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-major-heel-turn-becky-lynch-set-to-pull-double-duty/|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and also won.<ref name="MITB2019">{{cite web|date=May 19, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=5/19 WWE Money in the Bank PPV Report: Keller's full match results with analysis and star ratings for Rollins-Styles, Kofi-Owens, Lynch-Charlotte, Lynch-Evans, Mcmahon-Miz, Reigns-Elias|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/05/19/5-19-wwe-money-in-the-bank-ppv-report-kellers-full-match-results-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-for-rollins-styles-kofi-owens-lynch-charlotte-lynch-evans-mcmahon-miz-reigns-elias/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108214230/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/05/19/5-19-wwe-money-in-the-bank-ppv-report-kellers-full-match-results-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-for-rollins-styles-kofi-owens-lynch-charlotte-lynch-evans-mcmahon-miz-reigns-elias/|archive-date=November 8, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 20 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns, who appeared via the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up#Wild Card Rule|wild card rule]], was interrupted by [[Shane McMahon]], who was still bothered by Reigns' earlier attack on his father. Reigns then challenged Shane to a match at [[Super ShowDown (2019)|Super ShowDown]], which the latter accepted.<ref name="Raw05202019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/05/20/5-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-money-in-the-bank-fallout-will-brock-lesnar-announce-his-intensions-mick-foley-reveals-new-wwe-title/|title=5/20 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Money in the Bank fallout, will Brock Lesnar announce his intensions, Mick Foley reveals new WWE Title|date=May 20, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 21, 2019}}</ref> At Super ShowDown on June 7, Reigns lost to McMahon after interference from McIntyre.<ref name="Super Show-Down2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Super ShowDown results: Powell's live review of Undertaker vs. Goldberg, Seth Rollins vs. Baron for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship, Triple H vs. Randy Orton, Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/07/wwe-super-showdown-results-powells-live-review-of-undertaker-vs-goldberg-seth-rollins-vs-baron-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-wwe-championship-tripl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=June 7, 2019}}</ref> Reigns defeated McIntyre at [[WWE Stomping Grounds|Stomping Grounds]] on June 23, despite interference from McMahon.<ref name="Stomping Grounds">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Stomping Grounds results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Baron Corbin with a special referee for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler in a cage match for the WWE Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Lacey Evans for the Raw Women's Title, Samoa Joe vs. Ricochet the U.S. Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/23/wwe-stomping-grounds-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-with-a-special-referee-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-cage-match-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 23, 2019|access-date=June 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624184302/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/23/wwe-stomping-grounds-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-with-a-special-referee-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-cage-match-for-the/|archive-date=June 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Reigns was saved by [[The Undertaker]] from an assault from McMahon and McIntyre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/24/6-24-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-u-s-champion-ricochet-vs-aj-styles-in-a-non-title-match-roman-reigns-vs-shane-mcmahon-and-drew-mcintyre-in-a-handicap-match-wwe-champion-kofi-kingston-vs/|title=6/24 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of U.S. Champion Ricochet vs. AJ Styles in a non-title match, Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a handicap match, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn in a non-title match|date=June 24, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 25, 2019}}</ref> Reigns and Undertaker teamed up to defeat McMahon and McIntyre in a [[No Holds Barred match|No Holds Barred]] tag team match at [[Extreme Rules (2019)|Extreme Rules]] on July 14.<ref name="ER2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch vs. Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans in an Extreme Rules match for the WWE Universal Championship and the Raw Women's Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/14/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-and-lacey-evans-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-and-the-raw-womens-cham/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 14, 2019|access-date=July 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715030554/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/14/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-and-lacey-evans-in-an-extreme-rules-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-and-the-raw-womens-cham/|archive-date=July 15, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the July 30 episode of ''SmackDown'', an unidentified person pushed lighting equipment on Reigns.<ref name="SmackDown07302019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/07/30/7-30-wwe-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-summerslam-developments-including-randy-orton-addressing-kofi-kingston/|title=7/30 WWE SmackDown Report: Keller's report on Summerslam developments including Randy Orton addressing Kofi Kingston|date=July 30, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731202925/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/07/30/7-30-wwe-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-summerslam-developments-including-randy-orton-addressing-kofi-kingston/|archive-date=July 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, Reigns was again targeted by the attacker as he was a victim of a [[hit and run]].<ref name="Raw08052019">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=8/5 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on final hype for Summerslam, Lesnar addresses last week's attack, Charlotte & Becky vs. Trish & Natalya, Andrade vs. Rey|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/05/8-5-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-hype-for-summerslam-follow-up-to-lesnars-beatdown-of-seth/|date=August 5, 2019|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127173124/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/05/8-5-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-hype-for-summerslam-follow-up-to-lesnars-beatdown-of-seth/|archive-date=November 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After ruling out [[Samoa Joe]]<ref name="Raw08052019"/> and [[Buddy Murphy]] as suspects, Reigns next investigated [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] and [[Erick Rowan]] due to testimony from Murphy and seemingly incriminating video footage.<ref name="SmackDown08062019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/06/8-6-wwe-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-kofis-response-to-randy-orton-shane-mcmahon-on-the-ko-show-more-final-hype-for-summerslam/|title=8/6 WWE SmackDown Report: Keller's report on Kofi's response to Randy Orton, Shane McMahon on The KO Show, more final hype for Summerslam|date=August 6, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127172435/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/06/8-6-wwe-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-kofis-response-to-randy-orton-shane-mcmahon-on-the-ko-show-more-final-hype-for-summerslam/|archive-date=November 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Bryan revealed the attacker as a man who merely resembled Rowan.<ref name="SmackDown08202019">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=8/20 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report on Bryan revealing culprit to Reigns, King of the Ring tournament, Murphy vs. Bryan|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/20/8-20-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-bryan-revealing-culprit-to-reigns-king-of-the-ring-tournament-murphy-vs-bryan/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 20, 2019|access-date=August 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821004502/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/20/8-20-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-bryan-revealing-culprit-to-reigns-king-of-the-ring-tournament-murphy-vs-bryan/|archive-date=August 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Nonetheless, Reigns found additional footage that showed Rowan pushing over the equipment. Rowan then admitted that it was him and admitted that he was responsible for the hit and run as well.<ref name="SmackDown08272019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/27/8-27-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-ali-vs-murphy-and-shelton-vs-cable-in-king-of-the-ring-first-round-matches-bryan-rowan-demand-apology-from-reigns/|title=8/27 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report on Ali vs. Murphy and Shelton vs. Cable in King of the Ring first round matches, Bryan & Rowan demand apology from Reigns|date=August 27, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828014148/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/08/27/8-27-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-ali-vs-murphy-and-shelton-vs-cable-in-king-of-the-ring-first-round-matches-bryan-rowan-demand-apology-from-reigns/|archive-date=August 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown09032019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/09/03/9-3-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-roman-reigns-whodunit-fallout-with-bryan-king-of-the-ring-quarterfinals-more/|title=9/3 WWE Smackdown Results: Keller's report on Roman Reigns whodunit fallout with Bryan, King of the Ring quarterfinals, more|date=September 3, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904004127/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/09/03/9-3-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-roman-reigns-whodunit-fallout-with-bryan-king-of-the-ring-quarterfinals-more/|archive-date=September 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This caused Bryan and Rowan to split due to Rowan lying, and a no disqualification match between Reigns and Rowan was scheduled for [[Clash of Champions (2019)|Clash of Champions]] on September 15,<ref name="SmackDown09032019"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=New stipulation added to Roman Reigns vs. Erick Rowan this Sunday at Clash of Champions|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/137566-new-stipulation-added-to-roman-reigns-vs-erick-rowan-this-sunday-at-clash-of-champions/|work=WrestleView|date=September 11, 2019|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref> which Rowan won after interference from a returning [[Luke Harper]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Erick Rowan def. Roman Reigns when Luke Harper interfered (No Disqualification Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/roman-reigns-vs-erick-rowan-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=September 15, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> Reigns would later defeat Rowan in a [[lumberjack match]] on the [[WWE SmackDown's 20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary of ''SmackDown'']]<ref name="SmackDown20th">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=10/4 WWE Friday Night Smackdown Report: Keller's report on Kingston vs. Lesnar for WWE Title, Owens vs. Shane ladder match, The Rock, broadcast network premiere|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/04/10-4-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-kingston-vs-lesnar-for-wwe-title-owens-vs-shane-ladder-match-the-rock-broadcast-network-premiere/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 4, 2019|access-date=October 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224013457/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/04/10-4-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-report-kellers-report-on-kingston-vs-lesnar-for-wwe-title-owens-vs-shane-ladder-match-the-rock-broadcast-network-premiere/|archive-date=February 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and subsequently team with Bryan to defeat Rowan and Harper at [[Hell in a Cell (2019)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 6 in a [[tornado tag team match]] to end the feud.<ref name="HIAC2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in an HIAC match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks in an HIAC match for the Raw Women's Championship, Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/06/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-in-an-hiac-match-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 6, 2019|access-date=October 6, 2019}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2019)|Crown Jewel]] on October 31, Reigns was part of Team [[Hulk Hogan|Hogan]] (alongside Rusev, [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]], [[Chad Gable|Shorty G]], and [[Mustafa Ali|Ali]]), defeating Team [[Ric Flair|Flair]] ([[Randy Orton]], King Corbin, Bobby Lashley, [[Shinsuke Nakamura]], and Drew McIntyre).<ref name="CrownJewel2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez for the WWE Championship, Seth Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the WWE Universal Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Tyson Fury, Lacey Evans vs. Natalya|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/31/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-cain-velasquez-for-the-wwe-championship-seth-rollins-vs-bray-wyatt-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championsh/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=October 31, 2019}}</ref>

In November, Reigns began a feud with [[King Corbin]] and his allies [[Dolph Ziggler]] and [[Bobby Roode|Robert Roode]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pappolla |first1=Ryan |title=King Corbin def. Roman Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/friday-night-smackdown-nov-8-2019/article/king-corbin-def-roman-reigns |website=[[WWE]] |date=November 8, 2019|access-date=November 8, 2019}}</ref> Reigns was named team captain for SmackDown at [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]] on November 24,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burdick |first1=Michael |title=Raw, SmackDown and NXT teams to battle in Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/raw-smackdown-and-nxt-mens-survivor-series-elimination-match |website=WWE.com |access-date=November 13, 2019}}</ref> where he and his four teammates defeated Team Raw and Team [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] in a five-on-five-on-five tag team elimination match. During the match, Corbin caused Mustafa Ali to be eliminated. Reigns responded by spearing Corbin and allowing him to be eliminated.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=Jeff |title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |website=WWE.com |access-date=November 24, 2019}}</ref> This led to a [[tables, ladders, and chairs match]] being arranged for the [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2019)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] pay-per-view on December 15,<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/wwe-tlc-2019/roman-reigns-vs-king-corbin-tables-ladders-chairs-match|work=WWE|date=December 6, 2019|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> which Reigns lost after interference from Ziggler and [[FTR (professional wrestling)|The Revival]] ([[Dash Wilder]] and [[Scott Dawson (wrestler)|Scott Dawson]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=King Corbin def. Roman Reigns (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/wwe-tlc-2019/roman-reigns-vs-king-corbin-results |website=WWE.com |date=December 15, 2019|access-date=December 15, 2019}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2020, Reigns defeated Corbin in a [[falls count anywhere match]], after receiving assistance from The Usos. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match, but was the last competitor eliminated by the eventual winner Drew McIntyre.<ref name="RR2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 26, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2020}}</ref> At [[Super ShowDown (2020)|Super ShowDown]] on February 27, Reigns defeated Corbin in a steel cage match to end their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Garretson|first1=Jordan|title=Roman Reigns def. King Corbin (Steel Cage Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/roman-reigns-vs-king-corbin-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref>

The following night on ''SmackDown'', Reigns challenged [[Bill Goldberg|Goldberg]] for the Universal Championship, leading to a match between the two being set up for [[WrestleMania 36]].<ref name="SmackDown02282020">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=2/28 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of John Cena's return, Goldberg's first appearance since winning the WWE Universal Championship at WWE Super ShowDown|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/28/2-28-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-john-cenas-return-goldbergs-first-appearance-since-winning-the-wwe-universal-championship-at-wwe-super-showdown/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 28, 2020|access-date=February 29, 2020}}</ref> However, on April 3, it was announced that Braun Strowman would replace Reigns at the event, after Reigns pulled out of the event amid concerns surrounding the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and his being [[Immunodeficiency|immunocompromised]] from his leukemia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/goldberg-vs-braun-strowman|title=Universal Champion Goldberg vs. Braun Strowman|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/03/27/braun-strowman-to-replace-roman-reigns-at-snakebitten-wrestlemania-36/|title=Braun Strowman To Replace Roman Reigns At WWE's Snakebitten WrestleMania 36|last=Konuwa|first=Alfred|website=Forbes|access-date=March 27, 2020}}</ref> Following WrestleMania, Reigns continued to remain absent from WWE programming in the midst of the pandemic, telling ''[[Hindustan Times]]'': "For me, I just had to make a choice for my family. The company (WWE) has done everything that they can to make it the safest work environment possible. It is not the workplace that I was necessarily concerned about. The decision was taken mainly because each performer travels so much, and we are all such a diverse group and from all over the place. I'm not convinced, and I can't trust the fact that everybody is taking it as seriously and locking themselves down at home like I am. I trust my life with my co-workers every time I step foot in the ring, but I just can't put the same trust when it has my children, my wife, and my family involved."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/wwes-roman-reigns-talks-fatherhood-family-and-making-a-comeback-into-the-ring/article31932956.ece|title=WWE's Roman Reigns talks fatherhood, family and making a comeback into the ring|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|first=Gautam|last=Sunder|date=June 27, 2020|access-date=June 29, 2020}}</ref> It was later claimed by Paul Heyman that Reigns officially considered himself retired from professional wrestling during this period.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowson |first=Thomas |date=2024-03-29 |title=Done. Finished. Goodbye: Roman Reigns Believed He Was Retired During 2020 WWE Hiatus |url=https://www.sescoops.com/wwe/roman-reigns-retired-2020-wwe |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=SEScoops {{!}} WWE News, Wrestling Analysis, Event Coverage, Results & Interviews |language=en}}</ref>

==== The Tribal Chief (2020–2024) ====
{{main article|The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|l1=The Bloodline}}
[[File:Universal Champion Roman Reigns WWE Live event 01-23-2022.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|From August 2020 till April 2024, Reigns held the [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Championship]], becoming the longest-reigning title holder in the championship's history and the longest-reigning champion in company history since 1988.<ref name="longest-in-30-years"/>]]
Following a five-month hiatus, Reigns returned at [[SummerSlam (2020)|SummerSlam]] on August 23, attacking the new Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, and Braun Strowman after their match for the title.<ref name="SSlam2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, Braun Strowman vs. The Fiend for the WWE Universal Championship, Mandy Rose vs. Sonya Deville in a No DQ, loser leaves WWE match, Asuka challenges for two titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/23/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-fiend-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-mandy-rose-vs-sonya-deville-in-a-n/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913143256/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/23/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-fiend-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-mandy-rose-vs-sonya-deville-in-a-n/|archive-date=September 13, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On the following ''SmackDown'', Reigns aligned himself with his new manager, Paul Heyman, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] for the first time since 2014.<ref name="SmackDown08282020">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns alliance with Paul Heyman revealed in stunning twist|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-alliance-with-paul-heyman-revealed-in-stunning-twist/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=August 28, 2020|access-date=August 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127075802/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-alliance-with-paul-heyman-revealed-in-stunning-twist/live/|archive-date=November 27, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Payback (2020)|Payback]] on August 30, Reigns defeated defending champion The Fiend and Strowman in a No Holds Barred Triple Threat match to win the Universal Championship for the second time.<ref name="Payback2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Payback results: Powell's review of The Fiend vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Matt Riddle vs. King Corbin|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/30/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-the-fiend-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-keith-lee-vs-randy-orton-sasha-banks-and/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 30, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831090708/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/30/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-the-fiend-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-keith-lee-vs-randy-orton-sasha-banks-and/|archive-date=August 31, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Reigns then began a rivalry with his cousin [[Jey Uso]].<ref name="SmackDown09042020">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-set-for-jey-uso-challenge-bayley-snaps-on-sasha-banks/live/|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns set for Jey Uso challenge, Bayley snaps on Sasha Banks|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|date=September 4, 2020|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=September 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128183653/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-set-for-jey-uso-challenge-bayley-snaps-on-sasha-banks/live/|archive-date=November 28, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In his first championship defense at [[Clash of Champions (2020)|Clash of Champions]] on September 27, Reigns retained the title against Jey Uso by [[technical knockout]], after Reigns viciously beat down Jey, and [[Jimmy Uso]] threw in the towel.<ref name="COC2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Clash of Champions results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton in an Ambulance Match for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn in a Triple Threat ladder match for the Intercontinental Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/27/wwe-clash-of-champions-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-in-an-ambulance-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-jeff-hard/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 27, 2020|access-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001034853/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/27/wwe-clash-of-champions-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-in-an-ambulance-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-jeff-hard/|archive-date=October 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After this, Reigns granted Jey a rematch at the [[Hell in a Cell (2020)|Hell in a Cell]] event, and the match was later confirmed as a Hell in a Cell match, with the added stipulation of being an [["I Quit" match]].<ref name="SmackDown10022020">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=10/2 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on Reigns celebrating becoming Tribal Chief, KO Show with Alexa Bliss, Sami defends against Hardy|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/10/02/10-2-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-celebrating-becoming-tribal-chief-ko-show-with-alexa-bliss-sami-defends-against-hardy/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 2, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005163354/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/10/02/10-2-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-celebrating-becoming-tribal-chief-ko-show-with-alexa-bliss-sami-defends-against-hardy/|archive-date=October 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|title=WWE Confirms Roman Reigns Will Face Jey Uso At Hell In A Cell 2020|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-confirms-roman-reigns-will-face-jey-uso-hell-cell-2020/|work=Fightful|date=October 3, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown10092020">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-2020-draft-night-one-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-more/|title=10/9 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on 2020 Draft Night One, The Fiend vs. Kevin Owens, more|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 9, 2020|access-date=October 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012203054/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-2020-draft-night-one-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-more/|archive-date=October 12, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In the middle of the rivalry with Jey, Reigns successfully defended his title against Strowman on the October 16 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref name="SmackDown10162020">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns defends title, delivers emotional plea to Jey Uso|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-defends-title-delivers-emotional-plea-to-jey-uso/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=October 16, 2020|access-date=November 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018012006/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-defends-title-delivers-emotional-plea-to-jey-uso/live/|archive-date=October 18, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At Hell in a Cell on October 25, Reigns made Jey quit after attacking the injured Jimmy, thus retaining his title.<ref name="HIAC2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton in a Hell in a Cell match for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in an I Quit Hell in a Cell match for the WWE Universal Championship, Bayley vs. Sasha Banks in a Hell in a Cell match for the Smackdown Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/25/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-an-i-quit-hell-in-a-cell-match-for-the-wwe/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 25, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028210411/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/25/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-an-i-quit-hell-in-a-cell-match-for-the-wwe/|archive-date=October 28, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to the loss, Jey was ordered to follow Reigns' commands and address him as "The Tribal Chief", thus turning him into a villainous character.<ref name="SmackDown10302020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/30/10-30-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-jey-uso-paying-consequences-for-losing-to-roman-reigns-daniel-bryan-vs-jey-uso-and-kevin-owens-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-team-smackdown-qualif/|title=10/30 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review Jey Uso paying consequences for losing to Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso, and Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler in Team Smackdown qualifiers for Survivor Series|date=October 30, 2020|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 31, 2020}}</ref>

At [[Survivor Series (2020)|Survivor Series]] on November 22, Reigns defeated Raw's WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a Champion vs. Champion match,<ref name="SSeries2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's review of Undertaker's Final Farewell, Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. The Street Profits, Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn in champion vs. champion matches, Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown in Survivor Series elimination matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/22/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-undertakers-final-farewell-drew-mcintyre-vs-roman-reigns-asuka-vs-sasha-banks-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-vs-the-street-profits-bobby-lashl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 22, 2020|access-date=November 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005527/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/22/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-undertakers-final-farewell-drew-mcintyre-vs-roman-reigns-asuka-vs-sasha-banks-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-vs-the-street-profits-bobby-lashl/|archive-date=November 30, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> before beginning a feud with Kevin Owens, after Reigns believed Owens to be disrespecting his family.<ref name="SmackDown11062020">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/11/06/11-6-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-otis-vs-seth-and-corbin-vs-rey-in-survivor-series-qualifying-matches-plus-sasha-vs-bayley-ruby-vs-natalya-vs-zelina/|title=11/6 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on Otis vs. Seth and Corbin vs. Rey in Survivor Series Qualifying matches, plus Sasha vs. Bayley, Ruby vs. Natalya vs. Zelina|date=November 6, 2020|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107150930/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/11/06/11-6-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-otis-vs-seth-and-corbin-vs-rey-in-survivor-series-qualifying-matches-plus-sasha-vs-bayley-ruby-vs-natalya-vs-zelina/|archive-date=November 7, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown11272020">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/11/27/11-27-wwe-smackdown-tv-report-survivor-series-fallout-pivot-to-tlc-hype/|title=11/27 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Survivor Series fallout, Sami vs. Bryan, Profit vs. Roode & Ziggler, Reigns confronts Uso for Team Smackdown's loss, Corbin vs. Murphy|date=November 27, 2020|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206152027/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/11/27/11-27-wwe-smackdown-tv-report-survivor-series-fallout-pivot-to-tlc-hype/|archive-date=December 6, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Reigns successfully defended the title against Owens in a TLC match at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2020)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 20,<ref name="SmackDown12042020">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/04/11-27-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-uso-vs-owens-otis-corbin-vs-murphy-rematch/|title=12/4 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Reigns & Uso vs. Owens & Otis, Corbin vs. Murphy rematch|date=December 4, 2020|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205030428/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/04/11-27-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-uso-vs-owens-otis-corbin-vs-murphy-rematch/|archive-date=December 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TLC2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE TLC results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a TLC match for the WWE Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles in a TLC match for the WWE Championship, The Fiend vs. Randy Orton in a Firefly Inferno Match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/20/wwe-tlc-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-aj-styles-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-vs/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 20, 2020|access-date=December 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115174708/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/20/wwe-tlc-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-aj-styles-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-vs/|archive-date=January 15, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> in a Steel Cage match on the December 25 episode of ''SmackDown'',<ref name="SmackDown12252020">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=12/25 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Reigns vs. Owens in a cage for the Universal Title, Sami vs. Big E for IC Title, Charlotte & Asuka first tag title defense|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/25/12-25-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-owens-in-a-cage-for-the-universal-title-sami-vs-big-e-for-ic-title-charlotte-asuka-first-tag-title-defense/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 25, 2020|access-date=November 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102215407/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/12/25/12-25-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-owens-in-a-cage-for-the-universal-title-sami-vs-big-e-for-ic-title-charlotte-asuka-first-tag-title-defense/|archive-date=January 2, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> and in a Last Man Standing match at the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] on January 31, 2021, respectively.<ref name="RR2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 31, 2021|access-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210214948/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/|archive-date=February 10, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Reigns then retained his title against Daniel Bryan at both [[Elimination Chamber (2021)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 21 and [[Fastlane (2021)|Fastlane]] on March 21.<ref name="EC2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston vs. AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns faces an Elimination Chamber match winner for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/21/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-vs-randy-orton-vs-kofi-kingston-vs-aj-styles-vs-jeff-hardy-in-an-elimination-chamber-match-for-the-wwe-champions/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 21, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222073728/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/21/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-vs-randy-orton-vs-kofi-kingston-vs-aj-styles-vs-jeff-hardy-in-an-elimination-chamber-match-for-the-wwe-champions/|archive-date=February 22, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Fastlane2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Fastlane results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship with Edge as special enforcer, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus in a No Holds Barred match, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the Intercontinental Title, Randy Orton vs. Alexa Bliss|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/21/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-edge-as-special-enforcer-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-big/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 21, 2021|access-date=March 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322034941/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/21/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-edge-as-special-enforcer-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-big/|archive-date=March 22, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At this time, Reigns would also feud with [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], who had won the Royal Rumble match.<ref name="SmackDown02052021">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/02/05/2-5-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-royal-rumble-fallout-belairs-win-edge-ponders-his-decision/|title=2/5 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Royal Rumble fallout, Belair's win, Edge ponders his decision|date=February 5, 2021|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219114033/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/02/05/2-5-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-royal-rumble-fallout-belairs-win-edge-ponders-his-decision/|archive-date=February 19, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In the main event of the second night of [[WrestleMania 37]] on April 11, Reigns defeated Bryan and Edge in a triple threat match to retain the Universal Championship after assistance from Jey.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. Daniel Bryan and Edge|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37-night-2/roman-reigns-vs-edge-vs-daniel-bryan-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> On the April 30 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns defeated Bryan in a championship vs. career match, which resulted in Bryan being forced to leave SmackDown.<ref name="SmackDown04302021">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan go to war in epic main event|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-and-daniel-bryan-go-to-war-in-epic-main-event/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=May 1, 2021|date=April 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501033810/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-and-daniel-bryan-go-to-war-in-epic-main-event/live/|archive-date=May 1, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

Reigns' next challenger for the championship was Cesaro,<ref name="SmackDown05072021">{{cite web|last=Bengel|first=Chris|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Cesaro earns title shot at WrestleMania: Backlash, Jimmy Uso returns|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-cesaro-earns-title-shot-at-wrestlemania-backlash-jimmy-uso-returns/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=May 8, 2021|date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509063816/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-cesaro-earns-title-shot-at-wrestlemania-backlash-jimmy-uso-returns/live/|archive-date=May 9, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> whom Reigns defeated at [[WrestleMania Backlash (2021)|WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 16.<ref name="Backlash2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 16, 2021|access-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517104906/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/|archive-date=May 17, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Afterwards, Reigns initiated a rivalry with Rey Mysterio, after Reigns brutalized Mysterio's son [[Dominik Mysterio|Dominik]].<ref name="SmackDown06042021">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=6/4 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Mysterios defending tag titles against Usos, Owens challenging Crews for IC Title|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/06/04/6-4-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-mysterios-defending-tag-titles-against-usos-owens-challenging-crews-for-ic-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 4, 2021|access-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605053122/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/06/04/6-4-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on-mysterios-defending-tag-titles-against-usos-owens-challenging-crews-for-ic-title/|archive-date=June 5, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The two faced off for the championship in a Hell in a Cell match on the June 18 episode of ''SmackDown'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/mysterio-to-face-reigns-on-smackdown|title=Mysterio to face Reigns in a Hell in a Cell Match on SmackDown tomorrow night|date=June 17, 2021|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 17, 2021}}</ref> with Reigns emerging as the victor.<ref name="SmackDown06182021">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns faces Rey Mysterio inside Hell in a Cell|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-faces-rey-mysterio-inside-hell-in-a-cell/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925132013/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-faces-rey-mysterio-inside-hell-in-a-cell/live/|archive-date=September 25, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 25 episode of ''SmackDown'', while addressing his victory over Mysterio, Reigns was attacked by the returning Edge,<ref name="SmackDown06252021">{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=6/25 WWE SmackDown TV Results: Keller's report on Big E vs. Crews for MITB, Cesaro & Belair vs. Rollins & Bayley, Head of Table celebration|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/06/25/6-18-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on/|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 25, 2021|access-date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626070905/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/06/25/6-18-wwe-smackdown-tv-results-kellers-report-on/|archive-date=June 26, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> leading to a title match between the two at [[Money in the Bank (2021)|Money in the Bank]] on July 18,<ref>{{cite web|last=Guzzo|first=Gisberto|title=Edge Set To Challenge Roman Reigns For Universal Championship At WWE Money In The Bank|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/edge-set-challenge-roman-reigns-universal-championship-wwe-money-bank|work=Fightful|date=June 26, 2021|access-date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626170419/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/edge-set-challenge-roman-reigns-universal-championship-wwe-money-bank|archive-date=June 26, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> where Reigns retained with the assistance of Seth Rollins. After the match, Reigns was confronted by a returning John Cena.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. Edge; John Cena returns to stand toe-to-toe with Reigns|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/roman-reigns-vs-edge-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=July 18, 2021|access-date=July 18, 2021}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Cena challenged Reigns for a title match at [[SummerSlam (2021)|SummerSlam]],<ref name="Raw07192021">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-nikki-a-s-h-cashes-in-money-in-the-bank-contract-goldberg-returns/live/|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Nikki A.S.H. cashes in Money in the Bank Contract, Goldberg returns|date=July 19, 2021|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=July 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720052029/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-nikki-a-s-h-cashes-in-money-in-the-bank-contract-goldberg-returns/live/|archive-date=July 20, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> and after initially rejecting Cena's challenge,<ref name="SmackDown07232021">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns rejects John Cena's challenge before accepting Finn Balor's|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-rejects-john-cenas-challenge-before-accepting-finn-balors/live/|website=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=July 26, 2021|date=July 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724025153/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-rejects-john-cenas-challenge-before-accepting-finn-balors/live/|archive-date=July 24, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> a match was made official for the two at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. John Cena|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/roman-reigns-vs-john-cena|date=July 31, 2021|access-date=July 31, 2021|first=Michael|last=Burdick|work=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At the event on August 21, Reigns defeated Cena to retain the title.<ref name="SSlam2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Nikki ASH vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/21/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-gold/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 21, 2021|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822043250/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/21/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-gold/|archive-date=August 22, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Immediately after the match, Reigns would be confronted by a returning Brock Lesnar.<ref name="SSlam2021"/> After that, Reigns begins a rivalry with Finn Bálor, successfully defending his title against him on the September 3 episode of ''SmackDown'',<ref name="SmackDown09032021">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns survives gutsy effort from Finn Balor|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-survives-gutsy-effort-from-finn-balor/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=September 3, 2021|access-date=November 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904030526/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-survives-gutsy-effort-from-finn-balor/live/|archive-date=September 4, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> and in an Extreme Rules match at [[Extreme Rules (2021)|Extreme Rules]] on September 26 with Bálor in his Demon persona.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chiari|first=Mike|title=Roman Reigns Beats 'Demon' Finn Balor, Retains Universal Title at Extreme Rules|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948441-roman-reigns-defeats-finn-balor-retains-universal-title-at-wwe-extreme-rules|date=September 26, 2021|access-date=October 10, 2021|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> On October 21, at [[Crown Jewel (2021)|Crown Jewel]], Reigns successfully defended his title against Brock Lesnar, again with the help of The Usos.<ref name="CrownJewel2021">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Big E vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match, Goldberg vs. Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/21/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championshi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 21, 2021|access-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022223720/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/21/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championshi/|archive-date=October 22, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 8, it was announced that Reigns would face WWE Champion Big E at [[Survivor Series (2021)|Survivor Series]] in a Champion vs. Champion match,<ref>{{cite web|last=Barile|first=Steve|date=November 8, 2021|title=WWE Champion Big E vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/wwe-champion-big-e-vs-universal-champion-roman-reigns|access-date=November 10, 2021|website=[[WWE]]}}</ref> with Reigns emerging victorious at the event on November 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. WWE Champion Big E|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/survivor-series-2021/big-e-vs-roman-reigns-results|first=Nathan|last=Bryant|date=November 21, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|website=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the December 3 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns successfully defended his title against [[Sami Zayn]] after Lesnar attacked Zayn.<ref name="SmackDown12032021">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnar-bullies-way-into-day-1-title-shot-against-roman-reigns/live/|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Brock Lesnar bullies way into Day 1 title shot against Roman Reigns|date=December 3, 2021|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=November 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204042249/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnar-bullies-way-into-day-1-title-shot-against-roman-reigns/live/|archive-date=December 4, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns fired Heyman as his manager due to Heyman's past association with Lesnar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-fires-paul-heyman-brock-lesnar-lays-waste/live/|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns fires Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar lays waste|date=December 17, 2021|last=Mahjouri|first=Shakiel|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218090807/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-fires-paul-heyman-brock-lesnar-lays-waste/live/|archive-date=December 18, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Reigns was scheduled to defend his title against Lesnar at the [[WWE Day 1 (2022)|Day 1]] event on January 1, 2022,<ref name="SmackDown12032021"/> but the match was canceled as a result of Reigns testing positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brock Lesnar to challenge for WWE Championship tonight in Fatal 5-Way Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/article/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-fatal-5-way-wwe-title|author=WWE.com Staff|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=January 2, 2022|website=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On January 16, Reigns surpassed Lesnar's 503-day reign to become the longest reigning Universal Champion, in turn having the sixth longest world championship reign in the company's history.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 16, 2022|author=WWE Staff|title=Roman Reigns becomes longest-reigning Universal Champion in WWE history|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/roman-reigns-becomes-longest-reigning-universal-champion-in-wwe-history|access-date=January 16, 2022|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On January 29 at the [[Royal Rumble (2022)|Royal Rumble]] event, Reigns defended the championship against Seth "Freakin" Rollins, losing the match by disqualification; however championships cannot change hands by disqualification, thus Reigns retained the title. Later that same night, he interfered in the WWE Championship match between Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, re-uniting with Heyman to cause the upset victory for Lashley to regain the championship.<ref name="RR2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=January 29, 2022|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs Doudrop for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/29/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|access-date=January 29, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=January 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130064028/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/29/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the same night, Lesnar would win the Royal Rumble and eventually challenge Reigns to a match in the main event of [[WrestleMania 38]], marking the third time Reigns would face Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 30, 2022|title=Brock Lesnar wins men's Royal Rumble after losing his WWE Title to Bobby Lashley and set-ups WrestleMania match with Roman Reigns|url=https://talksport.com/sport/wrestling/1030725/brock-lesnar-win-royal-rumble-surprise-wwe/|access-date=April 3, 2023|website=talkSPORT|first=Alex|last=McCarthy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130063238/https://talksport.com/sport/wrestling/1030725/brock-lesnar-win-royal-rumble-surprise-wwe/|archive-date=January 30, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:The Bloodline at WrestleMania38 April 3rd 2022.jpg|thumb|left|Reigns (left) with [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]] at [[WrestleMania 38]].]]
On the February 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Goldberg would make his return to challenge Reigns to a match at [[Elimination Chamber (2022)|Elimination Chamber]] for the title a match two years in the making after their match at WrestleMania 36 was called off due to Reigns taking a hiatus.<ref name="SmackDown02042022">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|date=February 4, 2022|title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Goldberg challenges Roman Reigns to title match at Elimination Chamber|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-goldberg-challenges-roman-reigns-to-title-match-at-elimination-chamber/live/|access-date=March 4, 2023|website=[[CBSSports]]|archive-date=February 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205042141/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-goldberg-challenges-roman-reigns-to-title-match-at-elimination-chamber/live/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on February 19, Reigns defeated Goldberg via technical submission to retain the title.<ref name="EC2022">{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=February 19, 2022|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of two Elimination Chamber matches, Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Lita for the Raw Women's Championship, Ronda Rousey and Naomi vs. Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/02/19/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-two-elimination-chamber-matches-roman-reigns-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-lita-for-the-raw-womens-champ/|access-date=February 19, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=February 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219223059/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/02/19/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-two-elimination-chamber-matches-roman-reigns-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-lita-for-the-raw-womens-champ/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]] on April 3, he defeated Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship for a fourth time and also became the first superstar to hold both the WWE Championship and WWE Universal Championship simultaneously and be recognized as the [[Undisputed WWE Universal Champion]].<ref name="WM38N2">{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 3, 2022|title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Unified WWE Championship, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|access-date=April 3, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=April 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404051830/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was reported that the WrestleMania main event was cut short due to Reigns sustaining an arm injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Datson |first=Andy |date=April 12, 2022|title=Backstage Confusion Regarding Roman Reigns Injury Status After WrestleMania 38? |url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/backstage-confusion-roman-reigns-injury-wrestlemania-38/ |access-date=April 3, 2023|website=WrestleTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 8, Reigns and The Usos defeated [[RK-Bro]] ([[Randy Orton]] and [[Matt Riddle|Riddle]]) and McIntyre in a [[six-man tag team match]].<ref name="WMBacklash2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns and The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro, Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey in an I Quit match for the Smackdown Women's Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos, Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/08/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-rk-bro-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 8, 2022|access-date=December 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512013500/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/08/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-rk-bro-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/|archive-date=May 12, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the June 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Riddle, but after the match, he was attacked by a returning Brock Lesnar to renew their rivalry and set up a Last Man Standing match at [[SummerSlam (2022)|SummerSlam]] on July 30,<ref name="SmackDown06172022">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=6/17 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Mr. McMahon's appearance, Roman Reigns vs. Riddle for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin in a Last Laugh match, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Shayna Baszler in a Money in the Bank qualifier|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/17/6-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-mr-mcmahons-appearance-roman-reigns-vs-riddle-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-madcap-moss-vs-happy-corbin-in-a-last-l/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 17, 2022|access-date=June 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619162502/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/17/6-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-mr-mcmahons-appearance-roman-reigns-vs-riddle-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-madcap-moss-vs-happy-corbin-in-a-last-l/|archive-date=June 19, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar (Undisputed WWE Universal Title Last Man Standing Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-last-man-standing|work=WWE|date=June 17, 2022|access-date=June 27, 2022}}</ref> in which Reigns won, ending their 7-year feud.<ref name="SSlam2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, The Usos vs. The Street Profits for the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles, Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey for the Smackdown Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/30/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 30, 2022|access-date=July 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731035421/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/30/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens/|archive-date=July 31, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WWE Clash at the Castle|Clash at the Castle]] on September 3, Reigns successfully retained the titles against Drew McIntyre following interference from the debuting [[Solo Sikoa]].<ref name="ClashCastle">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=2022 WWE Clash at the Castle results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns bests Drew McIntyre, Tyson Fury stops Theory|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-bests-drew-mcintyre-tyson-fury-stops-theory/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=September 3, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903211913/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2022-wwe-clash-at-the-castle-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-bests-drew-mcintyre-tyson-fury-stops-theory/live/|archive-date=September 3, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]] on November 5, Reigns successfully retained the titles against [[Logan Paul]].<ref name="CJ2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=November 5, 2022|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202073941/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/|archive-date=February 2, 2023|access-date=November 5, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Three weeks later at [[Survivor Series: WarGames (2022)|Survivor Series: WarGames]] on November 26, Reigns, along with The Bloodline, defeated Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens and [[The Brawling Brutes]] ([[Sheamus]], [[Ridge Holland]] and [[Pete Dunne|Butch]]) in a [[WarGames match]].<ref name="SSeries2022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of The Bloodline vs. Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, and The Brawling Brutes in a WarGames match, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and Mia Yim vs. Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross, and Damage CTRL in a WarGames match, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 26, 2022|access-date=November 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127185802/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/|archive-date=November 27, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:The Bloodline at Royal Rumble 2023.jpg|thumb|Reigns (center) with The Bloodline at the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble in 2023]].]]
On January 18, 2023, his Universal Championship reign reached 871 days breaking [[Gunther (wrestler)|Gunther]]'s [[NXT UK Championship]] reign of 870 days, giving him the longest reign of any WWE championship since 1988.<ref name="longest-in-30-years">{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-roman-reigns-biggest-career-milestone-871-days-world-champion-longest-reign-30-years/|title=Roman Reigns Just Reached His Biggest Career Milestone Yet|date=January 18, 2023|last=Casey|first=Connor|work=[[ComicBook.com]]|access-date=January 19, 2023}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, Reigns successfully defended the titles against Kevin Owens for the fourth time. Following the match, Sami Zayn would turn on The Bloodline, smashing Reigns with a chair.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Cody Rhodes]], who won the 2023 Royal Rumble, earned a match against Reigns in the main event of [[WrestleMania 39]].<ref name="Raw01302023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=1/30 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|access-date=January 31, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201065831/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|archive-date=February 1, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes|work=[[WWE]]|date=January 30, 2023|access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 18, Reigns successfully retained the titles against Sami Zayn.<ref name="EC2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 18, 2023|access-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226003446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-sami-zayn-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-two-elimination-chamber-matches-edg/|archive-date=February 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At Night 2 of WrestleMania 39, Reigns entered his seventh WrestleMania main event to a symphony of pianos.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE WrestleMania 39: Roman Reigns' Entrance Time Revealed |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-wrestlemania-39-roman-reigns-entrance-time-how-long/ |first=Nick|last=Valdez|date=April 2, 2023|access-date=April 3, 2023|website=[[ComicBook.com]]|language=en}}</ref> During the match, The Usos attempted to intervene, however, Rhodes was rescued by Zayn and Owens. Ultimately, Reigns successfully retained the titles against Rhodes after interference from Sikoa.<ref name="WM39N2">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=4/2 WWE WRESTLEMANIA 39 – NIGHT 2: Keller's report on Reigns vs. Cody, Belair vs. Asuka, Gunther vs. Sheamus vs. McIntyre, Balor vs. Edge, Lesnar vs. Omos|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/02/4-2-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-2-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-cody-belair-vs-asuka-gunther-vs-sheamus-vs-mcintyre-balor-vs-edge-lesnar-vs-omos/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 2, 2023|access-date=April 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403232205/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/02/4-2-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-2-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-cody-belair-vs-asuka-gunther-vs-sheamus-vs-mcintyre-balor-vs-edge-lesnar-vs-omos/|archive-date=April 3, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> This event marked the first time that any champion defended the same championship three WrestleManias in a row.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 26, 2023|title=Roman Reigns Will Be Making Title Defense History At WrestleMania 39 – TJR Wrestling |url=https://tjrwrestling.net/news/roman-reigns-history-wrestlemania-39/ |access-date=April 3, 2023|website=TJR Wrestling}}</ref>

At [[Night of Champions (2023)|Night of Champions]] on May 27, Reigns and Sikoa unsuccessfully challenged [[Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn]] for the [[Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship]]. During the match, The Usos interfered and accidentally attacked Sikoa while aiming for Zayn. The subsequent sequence of events culminated in Jimmy Uso attacking Reigns, and The Usos walking away from The Bloodline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 27, 2023|title=WWE Night of Champions results: Powell's live review of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/27/wwe-night-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins-vs/ |access-date=May 28, 2023|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> It was on this day as well, that Reigns hit 1,000 days as Universal Champion,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/roman-reigns-eclipses-1000-days-as-champion|title=Roman Reigns eclipses 1,000 days as champion|date=May 27, 2023|last=Miller|first=Gregory|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 28, 2023}}</ref> the first to do so in over thirty-five years, and only the fifth wrestler ever to accomplish the feat with a world championship in the history of WWE. On June 24, Reigns reached 1,028 days as Universal Champion, passing [[Pedro Morales]]' reign of 1,027 days with the WWE Championship (at the time known as the WWWF Heavyweight Championship), giving Reigns the fifth longest world championship reign in company history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-passes-another-milestone-as-champion/|title=Roman Reigns Passes Another Milestone As Universal Champion|date=June 24, 2023|last=Lee|first=Joseph|work=[[411Mania]]|access-date=June 24, 2023}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2023)|Money in the Bank]] on July 1, Reigns and Sikoa faced The Usos in a "Bloodline Civil War" tag team match, where Reigns was pinned by Jey, making this his first pinfall loss since [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2019)|December 2019]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=2023 WWE Money in the Bank results, recap, grades: Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa fall to The Usos in Civil War|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2023-wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-solo-sikoa-fall-to-the-usos-in-civil-war/live/|date=July 1, 2023|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=July 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701231238/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2023-wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-recap-grades-roman-reigns-solo-sikoa-fall-to-the-usos-in-civil-war/live/|archive-date=July 1, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2023)|SummerSlam]], a returning Jimmy, who was injured by Reigns weeks back, betrayed Jey to allow Reigns to pick up the win to stay as champion and the Tribal Chief.<ref name="SSlam2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Title, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 5, 2023|access-date=August 5, 2023}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2023)|Crown Jewel]] on November 4, Reigns successfully defended the titles against [[LA Knight]].<ref name="CJ2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the WWE Universal Title, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 4, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2024, Reigns defeated Knight, [[Randy Orton]] and [[AJ Styles]], who Reigns pinned, to retain the titles in a [[fatal four-way match]].<ref name="RR2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 27, 2024|access-date=January 27, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127233116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:The Rock and Roman reigns and Seth Rollins at WMXL (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Reigns (extreme left) and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] face to face with [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Seth "Freakin" Rollins]] before their [[tag team match]] at [[WrestleMania XL]].]]
At [[WrestleMania XL]] Night 1, Reigns and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] won the tag team match against Cody Rhodes and [[Seth Rollins]] to enforce Bloodline Rules.<ref name="WM40N1">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WrestleMania XL results: Powell's live review of night one with The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/06/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-with-the-rock-and-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-and-cody-rhodes-rhea-ripley-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-womens-world-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 6, 2024|access-date=April 6, 2024}}</ref> On WrestleMania XL Night 2, Reigns lost the titles to Rhodes ending his second record setting Universal Championship reign at 1,316 days and ending his fourth WWE Championship reign at 735 days.<ref name="WM40N2">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WrestleMania XL results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Universal Championship with Bloodline Rules, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/07/wrestlemania-xl-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-bloodline-rules-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heav/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 7, 2024|access-date=April 7, 2024}}</ref>

==== "The Only Tribal Chief" (2024–present) ====
After losing the titles, Reigns took time off from television and Sikoa was appointed as the ''[[de facto]]'' leader of The Bloodline. The formation changed when Jimmy was kicked out of the group and [[Tama Tonga]] and [[Tanga Loa|Tonga Loa]], the [[Guerrillas of Destiny|sons]] of [[Haku (wrestler)|Haku]], as well as [[Jacob Fatu]], the son of the [[Tonga Kid]], were included into the stable.<ref name="SmackDown04122024">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (4/12): Barnett's review of the appearances of new champs Cody Rhodes and Bayley, Triple Threats for a shot at the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/12/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-4-12-barnetts-review-of-the-appearances-of-new-champs-cody-rhodes-and-bailey-triple-threats-for-a-shot-at-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 12, 2024|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref><ref name="BacklashFrance">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Backlash France results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Hvt. Title, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 4, 2024|access-date=May 4, 2024}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown06212024">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/21/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-21-barnetts-review-of-cm-punks-homecoming-cody-rhodes-and-the-bloodline-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-logan-paul-and-la-knight/|title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (6/21): Barnett's review of CM Punk's homecoming, Cody Rhodes and The Bloodline, Money in the Bank qualifiers, Logan Paul and LA Knight|date=June 21, 2024|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> On the April 26 episode of ''SmackDown'', Paul Heyman informed fans that Reigns voluntarily withdrew from the [[2024 WWE Draft]].<ref name="SmackDown04262024">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (4/26): Barnett's review of the WWE Draft night one, Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles contract signing for the WWE Championship match at Backlash France|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/26/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-4-26-barnetts-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-one-cody-rhodes-and-aj-styles-contract-signing-for-the-wwe-championship-match-at-backlash-france/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 26, 2024|date=April 26, 2024}}</ref> After weeks of bypassing Reigns' orders in storyline and ousting Heyman from the group, Sikoa removed Reigns from the leadership of The Bloodline and the group altogether.<ref>{{Cite web |title=411MANIA |url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-solo-sikoa-roman-reigns-no-longer-tribal-chief-money-in-bank-competitors-smackdown/ |access-date=2024-07-06 |website=WWE News: Solo Sikoa Says Roman Reigns Is No Longer The Tribal Chief, Money In the Bank Competitors Brawl On Smackdown |language=en-US}}</ref>

Following a four-month hiatus, on August 3, Reigns made his return at [[SummerSlam (2024)|SummerSlam]], attacking Sikoa and helping Rhodes retain his title in a Bloodline Rules match, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] for the first time since 2020.<ref name="SSlam2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 3, 2024|access-date=August 3, 2024}}</ref> On the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns and Rhodes agreed to team up against the Bloodline (specifically Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu) at [[Bad Blood (2024)|Bad Blood]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2024-09-13 |title=WWE Smackdown results (9/13): Barnett's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a cage match for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens and a partner vs. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/13/wwe-smackdown-results-9-13-barnetts-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-and-a-partner-vs-grayson-waller-and-austin-theory/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> During the event, Reigns and Rhodes were victorious following interference from the returning Jimmy Uso.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |title=WWE Bad Blood 2024 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10137869-wwe-bad-blood-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>

After Reigns costed The Tongans the [[WWE Tag Team Championship]]s with the help of the newly-reunited [[The Usos]] on the October 25 episode of ''SmackDown'', Reigns and The Usos reconciled and reunited. At [[Crown Jewel (2024)|Crown Jewel]] on November 2, Reigns and The Usos lost to Sikoa, Tonga and Fatu in a [[six-man tag team match]] with Reigns being pinned by Sikoa.<ref name="CrownJewel2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell’s review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 2, 2024|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>

== Public image ==
{{main|Public image of Roman Reigns}}

== Personal life ==
In early 2005, while studying at [[Georgia Institute of Technology]], Anoaʻi met and began dating Galina Becker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mrosko |first=Geno |date=2016-02-13 |title=Reigns sends adorable early Valentine's Day message |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2016/2/13/10987502/roman-reigns-wife-valentines-day-video |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}</ref> They were married in December 2014,<ref>{{Citation |title=Roman Reigns Happy Valentine's Day to Message his Lovely Wife | date=October 29, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqlXzSJJ7YQ |language=en |access-date=2022-10-27}}</ref> and reside in [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/florida/2019/02/26/with-leukemia-in-remission-wwes-roman-reigns-announces-return-to-ring/|title=With leukemia in remission, WWE's Roman Reigns announces return to ring|work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|first=Carl|last=Lisciandrello|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=March 2, 2019}}</ref> Their first child, a daughter, was born in December 2007 and appeared with Anoaʻi in a [[public service announcement|PSA]] in June 2014.<ref name="Daughter">{{cite web|url=http://www.adcouncil.org/News-Events/Press-Releases/WWE-R-Superstars-Alberto-Del-Rio-Titus-O-Neil-and-Roman-Reigns-Take-on-the-Importance-of-Being-a-Dad-in-National-Public-Service-Campaign|title=WWE® Superstars Alberto Del Rio, Titus O'Neil and Roman Reigns Take on the Importance of Being a Dad in National Public Service Campaign|date=June 6, 2014|access-date=June 8, 2014|publisher=[[Ad Council]]|archive-date=June 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131619/https://www.adcouncil.org/News-Events/Press-Releases/WWE-R-Superstars-Alberto-Del-Rio-Titus-O-Neil-and-Roman-Reigns-Take-on-the-Importance-of-Being-a-Dad-in-National-Public-Service-Campaign|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://elitedaily.com/sports/wwe-badass-roman-reigns-heart-warming-tea-party-daughter-video/624289/|title=WWE Badass Roman Reigns Has A Heart-Warming Tea Party With His Daughter (Video)|date=June 7, 2014|last=Sonny|first=Julian|access-date=June 8, 2014|publisher=Elite Daily}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-14 |title='That Was My Introduction to Manhood': Roman Reigns Opens Up About His Battle With Cancer |url=https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/roman-reigns-logan-paul-cancer-battle-leukemia-interview |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=USA Insider Official Site |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Video: Roman Reigns celebrates with Dean Ambrose and The Usos and dedicates his victory to his daughter - Superfights |url=https://superluchas.com/en/amp/video-roman-reigns-celebra-con-dean-ambrose-y-the-usos-y-dedica-su-victoria-a-su-hija/ |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=superluchas.com|date=December 15, 2015 }}</ref> They had twin sons in November 2016, followed by another set of twin sons in March 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-news-roman-reigns-on-why-wwe-pulled-him-from-tour-last-year|title=WWE News: Roman Reigns on why WWE pulled him from tour last year|website=Sportskeeda|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE's Roman Reigns Wants to Go Back to Work But Gotta 'Protect' My Kids |url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/05/08/roman-reigns-kids-undertaker-wrestling-wwe-wrestlemania-covid-19-health/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=TMZ |date=May 8, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2018, Anoaʻi shared that he had been living with [[chronic myeloid leukemia]], an incurable but treatable form of blood cancer. He was diagnosed in 2007 during his American Football career and continues lifelong [[oral chemotherapy]] to manage the condition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roman Reigns: WWE, CML and me |url=https://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/support-and-information/latest-from-leukaemia-care/inspirational-stories/roman-reigns-wwe-cml-and-me/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Leukaemia Care |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gagnon |first=Joshua |date=2020-03-28 |title=Roman Reigns Gets Involved With Blood Health Campaign |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/03/roman-reigns-gets-involved-with-blood-health-campaign-668497/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-05 |title=Roman Reigns joins Becky Lynch as WWE 2K20 cover superstars |url=https://www.espn.com.au/wwe/story/_/id/27304496/roman-reigns-joins-becky-lynch-wwe2k20-cover-superstars |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=blinder@pennlive.com |first=Brian Linder {{!}} |date=2024-04-08 |title=WWE star Roman Reigns gives update on his leukemia battle after WrestleMania 40 |url=https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/04/wwe-star-roman-reigns-gives-update-on-his-leukemia-battle-after-wrestlemania-40.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref>

== Other media ==
Anoaʻi appeared as Roman Reigns in ''[[WWE 2K14]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=September 19, 2013|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K15]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k15/wwe-2k15-character-art-photos#fid-26839995|title=WWE 2K15 Character Art: photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K16]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-2k16-character-art-photos#fid-27272568|title=WWE 2K16 character art: photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K17]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-playable-characters-superstars|title=Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K18]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|title=WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=September 27, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K19]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nordic.ign.com/m/xbox-one-gaming-hardware/18381/news/wwe-2k19-roster-reveal-75-playable-superstars-announced |title=WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal: 75 Playable Superstars Announced |last=Fowler |first=Matt |publisher=IGN |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K20]]'' (of which he was the cover star),<ref>{{cite web|last1=Artus|first1=Matthew|title=Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns unveiled as WWE 2K20 cover Superstars|url=https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k20/article/wwe-2k20-cover-superstar-becky-lynch-roman-reigns-announcement|website=[[WWE|WWE.com]]|access-date=August 18, 2019|language=en}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'', ''[[WWE 2K22]]'', ''[[WWE 2K23]]'', ''[[WWE 2K24]]'', and ''[[Madden NFL 24]]'' (as part of the "Reel Deals" promotion in the game's Madden Ultimate Team mode).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |title=Roman Reigns To Be Part Of Madden 24 Ultimate Team |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-be-part-madden-24-ultimate-team |access-date=April 4, 2024 |work=www.fightful.com |date=April 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Reigns also makes regular appearances on fellow wrestler [[Xavier Woods]]' comedic [[YouTube]] channel UpUpDownDown under the nickname "The Merchandise".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI0Z94JD5f4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/LI0Z94JD5f4 |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare: Reigns & Rollins team up with Creed & Kofi! — Superstar Savepoint|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=November 3, 2016|access-date=November 4, 2017|quote=UpUpDownDown newcomer Roman Reigns a.k.a. The Merchandise}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3X3zuwIy8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/ZW3X3zuwIy8 |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=FIFA 17 Tournament Rd. 1: Roman Reigns vs. Rusev — Gamer Gauntlet|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=December 22, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017|quote=Roman Reigns a.k.a. THE MERCHANDISE}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On December 31, 2019, Reigns appeared on ''[[Fox New Year's Eve specials#Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey|Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey]]'', where he defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]] in a pre-taped match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/roman-reigns-defeated-dolph-ziggler-on-foxs-new-years-eve-with-steve-harvey-live-from-times|title=Roman Reigns defeated Dolph Ziggler on FOX's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square|work=WWE|date=December 31, 2019|access-date=January 11, 2020}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{{pending films key}}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Countdown (2016 film)|Countdown]]''
| Himself
| Uncredited cameo
|-
| 2017
| ''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!]]''
| Himself (voice)
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Hobbs & Shaw|Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw]]''
| Mateo Hobbs
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[The Wrong Missy]]''
| Tatted Meathead (Gary)
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Rumble (2021 film)|Rumble]]''
| Ramarilla (voice)
|
|-
| 2025
| {{pending film|[[The Pickup (upcoming film)|The Pickup]]}}
|[[To be determined|TBD]]
| Filming
|}

===Television===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Total Divas]]''
| Himself
| 1 episode
|-
| 2015
| ''WWE 24''
| Himself
| Documentary about [[WrestleMania 31]]
|-
| 2016
| ''Unfiltered''
| Himself
| Interview show with [[Renee Young]]
|-
| 2016
| ''WWE 24''
| Himself
| Documentary about [[WrestleMania 32]]
|-
| 2019
| ''WWE Chronicle''
| Himself
| 2 episode
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Cousins for Life]]''
| Rodney
| Episode: "Farewell to Arthur?"
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Fox New Year's Eve specials|Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Elena of Avalor]]''
| Kizin (voice)
| Episode: "Giant Steps"
|}

== Championships and accomplishments ==
===National Collegiate Athletic Association===
* '''[[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]'''
** First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] [[2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team|(2006)]]<ref name="Tech"/>

===Professional wrestling===
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|caption3=Reigns is a one-time [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champion]], winning the title with Shield stablemate [[Seth Rollins]]...
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|caption4=... and a one-time [[WWE United States Championship|WWE United States Champion]]
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* '''[[CBSSports.com|CBS Sports]]'''
** Feud of the Year (2020) {{small|vs. [[The Usos|Jey Uso]]}}<ref name="CBS2020">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=2020 CBS Sports Wrestling Awards: Drew McIntyre stands out as Wrestler of the Year|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2020-cbs-sports-wrestling-awards-drew-mcintyre-stands-out-as-wrestler-of-the-year/|work=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=January 2, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2021}}</ref>
* '''[[ESPN]]'''
** Best Storyline of the Year (2022) – {{small|part of [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]] and [[Sami Zayn]]}}<ref name="ESPN2022">{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling 2022 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/35329583/pro-wrestling-2022-awards-best-male-female-wrestler-feud-faction-promo-more|work=[[ESPN]]|date=December 28, 2022|access-date=December 31, 2022}}</ref>
** Best Storyline of the Year (2023) – {{small|part of The Bloodline 2.0}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|title=Pro Wrestling 2023 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more|work=[[ESPN]]|author=ESPN.com|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228102326/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year|archive-date=December 28, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Male Wrestler of the Year (2022)<ref name="ESPN2022"/>
* '''[[ESPY Award]]s'''
** Best WWE Moment ([[2019 ESPY Awards|2019]]) – {{small|Reigns returns to ''Raw'' and announces that his leukemia was in remission}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2019-espy-award-winners-full-list-1220092/item/best-team-2019-espy-nominations-1223761|title=ESPY Awards: Winners List|date=July 10, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
* '''[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of FCW Florida Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Tyler Breeze|Mike Dalton]]<ref name="FCWTagTeam1"/><ref name="FCWTagTeam2"/>
* '''''[[New York Post]]'''''
** Storyline of the Year (2022) – {{small|part of The Bloodline and Sami Zayn}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/|title=The Post's 2022 pro wrestling awards|work=[[New York Post]]|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=December 27, 2022|accessdate=December 30, 2022|archive-date=December 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229231432/https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Comeback of the Year|Comeback of the Year]] (2019)<ref name="2019Part1">{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/officialpwi/status/1216785488373329920|title=PWI on Twitter|user=OfficialPWI|number=1216785488373329920|date=January 14, 2020|access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Inspirational Wrestler of the Year|Inspirational Wrestler of the Year]] (2018, 2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/aj-styles-y-becky-lynch-lideran-los-premios-pwi-2018/|title=AJ Styles y Becky Lynch lideran los premios PWI 2018|work=[[Super Luchas]]|date=January 2, 2019|access-date=March 17, 2019}}</ref><ref name="2019Part1" />
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Most Hated Wrestler of the Year|Most Hated Wrestler of the Year]] (2016)<ref name="most hated">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/pwis-2016-wwe-wrestler-year-most-hated-wrestler-announced-1601127|title=PWI's 2016 WWE wrestler of the year and most hated wrestler announced|last=Bhutia|first=Jigmey|date=January 15, 2017|work=International Business Times|access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Most Improved Wrestler of the Year|Most Improved Wrestler of the Year]] (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=pwi-online.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=January 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104192122/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2013) – {{small|with [[Seth Rollins]]}}<ref>{{cite journal|year=2014|journal=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|volume=34|issue=2|pages=42–43|title=The PWI Awards}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2016 and 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2016.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2016|access-date=September 1, 2016|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-tops-2022-pwi-500-second-time-number-one|title=Roman Reigns Tops 2022 PWI 500, Second Time At Number One|date=September 14, 2022|access-date=September 14, 2022|work=Fightful}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] (2022)
* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]'''''
** [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] (2021)<ref name="SI2021">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/01/06/top-10-wrestlers-2021-roman-reigns-kenny-omega-bryan-danielson|title=The Top 10 Wrestlers of 2021|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=January 6, 2022|access-date=January 19, 2022|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref>
* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Box Office Draw|Best Box Office Draw]] (2022, 2023)<ref name="Melz22-1">{{cite web|url=https://wrestlepurists.com/2022-wrestling-observer-awards-results/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228204042/https://wrestlepurists.com/2022-wrestling-observer-awards-results/ |archive-date=28 February 2023 |title=2022 Wrestling Observer Awards Results |work=WrestlePurists |author=Jaymond P |date=24 February 2023 |access-date=4 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="Melz22-2">{{Cite journal|title=February 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Results of the 2022 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=February 2023|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}</ref><ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 23, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2023) {{small|as part of [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]] vs. [[Kevin Owens]] [[Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn|and]] [[Sami Zayn]]}}<ref name="Melz23">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-26-2024-observer-newsletter-2023-observer-awards-issue |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 23, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] (2021) {{small|as "The Tribal Chief"}}<ref name="WON2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-21-observer-newsletter-2021-awards-issue-cod-and-brandi-rhodes-leave-aew|title=February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=February 18, 2022|accessdate=February 18, 2022}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Improved|Most Improved]] (2013)<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|pages=1–37}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2013) – {{small|with Seth Rollins}}<ref name="WON13"/>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Overrated|Most Overrated]] (2016)<ref name="WON16">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|title=March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more|url=http://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-6-2017-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2016-awards-issue-talent|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=11}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2013) – {{small|as part of [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]] vs. [[Big Show]]}}<ref name="WON13"/>
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[WWE Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|4 times]]){{efn|The title was named the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during his first three reigns. During his 4th reign the title was jointly held and defended with the WWE Universal Championship as the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, but both titles maintained their individual lineages}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|title=WWE (World Heavyweight) Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE Universal Championship]] ([[WWE Universal Championship#Reigns|2 times]]){{efn|581 days into his 2nd reign, the title was jointly held and defended with the WWE Championship as the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, but both titles maintained their individual lineages}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship|title=WWE Universal Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental|title=WWE Intercontinental Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/|title=WWE United States Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|1 time]]) – with Seth Rollins<ref name="WWETagTeamChampion">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/05192013-seth-rollins-roman-reigns|title=The Shield's first WWE Tag Team Championship reign|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607164228/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/05192013-seth-rollins-roman-reigns|archive-date=June 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref>
** [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|28th Triple Crown Champion]]<ref name="GrandSlam" />
** [[WWE Grand Slam|Ninth Grand Slam Champion]] ([[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Current format|under current format]]; [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Guide|17th overall]])<ref name="GrandSlam" />
** [[Royal Rumble]] ([[Royal Rumble (2015)|2015]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/2015-royal-rumble-match-26911327|title=WWE.com Roman Reigns won 2015 Royal Rumble Match}}</ref>
**[[Survivor Series (2015)#WWE World Heavyweight Championship tournament bracket|WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2015)]]<ref name="SurvivorSeries2015" />
** [[Slammy Award]] (8 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/whatsaslammy|title=What is a Slammy?|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=February 23, 2008|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>
*** Breakout Star of the Year ([[2013 Slammy Awards|2013]]) {{small|with [[Dean Ambrose]] and Seth Rollins as [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]]}}<ref name="2013Slammy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-12-09/full-slammy-award-winners-2013-26168790/page-6|title=2013 Slammy Award winners|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=December 8, 2013|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>
*** Extreme Moment of the Year ([[2015 Slammy Awards|2015]]) – {{small|Post-[[TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (2015)|TLC]] rampage}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-12-21/2015-slammy-award-winners|title=2015 Slammy Award winners|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=December 21, 2015|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>
*** Faction of the Year (2013, [[2014 Slammy Awards|2014]]) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins as The Shield}}<ref name="Slammy2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52052-early-2014-wwe-slammy-award-winners-announced|title=Early 2014 WWE Slammy Award winners announced|date=December 8, 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 9, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
*** Superstar of the Year (2014)<ref name="2014Slammy" />
*** Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – #BelieveInTheShield {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins as The Shield}}<ref name="2013Slammy" />
*** "What a Maneuver" of the Year (2013) – [[Spear (wrestling)|Spear]]<ref name="2013Slammy" />
*** Rivalry of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2024 Slammy Awards|2024]]) – {{small|vs. [[Cody Rhodes]]}}
** [[WWE Year-End Award]]s (2 times)
*** Best Reunion (2018) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins as The Shield}}<ref name="411mania">{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/|title=WWE Announces Year-End Awards on Instagram|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=December 23, 2018|publisher=411Mania.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 30, 2018}}</ref>
*** Hottest Rivalry (2018) {{small|vs. Brock Lesnar}}<ref name="411mania" />
** Bumpy Award (1 time)
*** Superstar of the Half-Year (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/100392-wwe-presenta-the-bumpy-awadrs-2021|title = WWE presenta the Bumpy Awards 2021|date = August 4, 2021}}</ref>
{{clear}}

==''Luchas de Apuestas'' record==
{{see also|Luchas de Apuestas}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Location
!width=20% scope="col"|Event
!width=15% scope="col"|Date
!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes
|-
|Roman Reigns ([[WWE Universal Championship|championship]])|| [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] ([[SmackDown]] career)||[[Tampa]], [[Florida]] || ''[[SmackDown]]'' || {{dts|2021|04|30}} || <ref name="SmackDown04302021"/>
|}

==See also==
*[[List of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers]]

==Notes==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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