Roman Reigns has not appeared in WWE since last November, when he participated alongside CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and The Usos at the Survivor Series WarGames event. Their most recent match saw them lose to Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, and The Vision. Since then, Reigns has shifted his focus to projects beyond WWE.
Collaborating Outside WWE: Voice Roles in Animation
CM Punk recently spoke about working with Roman Reigns in ventures outside wrestling, highlighting their roles as voice actors in the animated movie Zootopia 2. They lend their voices to a duo of zebra police officers, called the Zebros, showcasing their chemistry beyond the wrestling ring.
Addressing their collaboration, Punk stated,
“I think the on-screen chemistry that we share in WWE obviously translated. Somebody saw it, somebody thought we would be a good fit for the Zebros, so we’re doing something right.”
– CM Punk
Other Acting Projects Featuring Punk and Reigns
Aside from Zootopia 2, CM Punk appears in the upcoming vampire horror film Night Patrol, where he portrays another type of law enforcement character. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns has also ventured into live-action cinema, having filmed the role of Akuma for the forthcoming Street Fighter movie, which features Cody Rhodes in the role of Guile.
Implications for Their Careers and Future Opportunities
The involvement of Roman Reigns and CM Punk in these diverse entertainment projects signals a broadening of their professional pursuits beyond WWE. Their successful transition into voice acting and film roles may open new avenues, enhancing their public profiles and allowing fans to engage with them in fresh contexts. As Reigns and Punk continue to build their portfolios outside the wrestling world, it will be interesting to observe how these ventures influence their careers moving forward.
