Roman Reigns recently revealed his anxiety about being slapped fifteen times in a row by Stephanie McMahon if he made a mistake during their interactions in the ring. This confession came ahead of his highly anticipated match at Clash in Paris, where Reigns will face Bronson Reed. The revelation gives insight into the pressures Reigns felt while performing and the intense dynamic between him and McMahon during their WWE confrontations.
At Clash in Paris, Reigns is set to take on Bronson Reed, who has been aggressively targeting him with the aim of not only defeating Reigns but also humiliating him by stealing his shoes. This battle represents more than just a physical showdown; it is an opportunity for Reigns to prove that he remains a formidable competitor, capable of standing strong both with and without the support of The Bloodline.
In a recent appearance on the What’s Your Story podcast, Roman Reigns was interviewed by Stephanie McMahon herself. Although much of their conversation has yet to be released, clips shared so far show Reigns addressing several significant topics during the interview. One highlight was their discussion about their time sharing the WWE ring and how Reigns would often talk back to McMahon during matches.
“You used to talk a lot of sh** to me in the ring.”
—Stephanie McMahon
During their time as performers, with Reigns portraying a babyface character and McMahon a heel, McMahon would slap Reigns in the ring, confident that he would not strike back. Reigns admitted that part of the reason he talked back was to avoid the consequences of holding back, which he feared would anger Stephanie enough for her to slap him repeatedly on live television.
“Only because I knew if you did not, you would slap me 15 times in a row.”
—Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns’ Current Standing in WWE Storylines
Although Roman Reigns has been a central figure in WWE, his involvement in main-event storylines has diminished recently, especially as he navigates matches without the backing of The Bloodline. At present, Seth Rollins holds the World Heavyweight Championship, and Reigns is not positioned as a contender for this title. Instead, his focus is on his feud with Bronson Reed, a challenger eager to make a mark by targeting Reigns.
Reigns himself has expressed the need to return to the championship scene soon, indicating his ambition to reclaim a major title. As fans await his next move, it remains uncertain how long it will be before Reigns reenters the upper echelons of WWE competition and challenges for top honors once more.
