Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are set for another intense encounter at the upcoming Royal Rumble, fueled by a long-standing and bitter rivalry. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show recently, Reigns expressed his distrust of Lesnar, making it clear that their feud remains as heated as ever.
Though Reigns has been busy maintaining conflicts with Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, who are aligned with Paul Heyman’s new faction, the shadow of Lesnar’s presence looms large. Lesnar, who previously supported The Vision during WarGames, now appears estranged from Heyman once again, adding complexity to their intertwined storylines.
Reigns’ Remarks Highlight Distrust Toward Lesnar
When asked about partnering with Lesnar to eliminate The Vision at the Royal Rumble, Reigns refused and instead mocked Lesnar on the show.
“I’m still caught up on the fact that Brock Lesnar knows how to work FaceTime. I mean…”
Roman humorously imitated a large gorilla struggling with a smartphone before continuing.
“I didn’t know he had a phone. I thought you had to call the farm, and the farm hand would come, and he would come to the lead farm guy. But there’s no way I can work with Brock. He’s literally one of my greatest rivals. I can’t trust the guy.”
These comments underscore Reigns’ skepticism toward working with a man who has made his solo career difficult, particularly through Lesnar’s relentless attacks and signature suplexes.
The Context Behind Reigns’ Comments on Lesnar
Reigns’ remarks follow a recent unexpected FaceTime call from Lesnar to Pat McAfee during the same show. Lesnar appeared in good spirits, joking around with McAfee and confidently announcing his intention to win the Royal Rumble.
“I’m always in great shape, man. I’m heading to the Royal Rumble, boys! I’m gonna win it!”
McAfee noted the strong competition from younger wrestlers in the event, but Lesnar’s self-assurance was unwavering. The image of Lesnar, known for his imposing presence, using a smartphone caught even Reigns off guard and became a point of lighthearted mockery.
Implications for the Upcoming Royal Rumble
The deep-seated animosity and mixed signals between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar set the stage for a high-stakes showdown at the Royal Rumble. Reigns’ refusal to trust Lesnar and Lesnar’s determined return could escalate their conflict further, influencing alliances and rivalries within WWE.
As tensions build, fans can expect the Royal Rumble to showcase not only fierce competition for victory but also the continuation of one of WWE’s most enduring grudges, shaping storylines well into the future.
"I still can't believe that Brock Lesnar knows how to work FaceTime" 😂😂 ~ @WWERomanReigns#PMSLive https://t.co/4Pe7m8gIZ6 pic.twitter.com/BtR3RCAT3k
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 30, 2026
BROCK LESNAR IS ON THE PHONE
"I'm heading to the Royal Rumble and I'm gonna WIN it" ~ @BrockLesnar
THAT'S BIG NEWS #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/JOkGqlhB4J
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 28, 2026
