Roman Reigns has shared insights into his WWE future plans, explaining how his wrestling career influences his broader ambitions. The WWE Superstar aims to maintain his presence in wrestling while exploring opportunities in Hollywood, including a role in the upcoming Street Fighter movie.
Roman Reigns Discusses Dual Career Goals
For several years, Roman Reigns has been one of WWE‘s top performers, but he now enjoys a lighter schedule that allows him to take on projects outside the ring. During an interview on What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, Reigns talked about his aspiration to lead both a major movie and headline WWE‘s biggest events simultaneously.
Reigns emphasized his desire to break new ground by successfully managing both careers without having to choose one over the other. Reflecting on John Cena‘s path, he said,
“I wanted to be the first guy who could do both. I know John (Cena) did it his way, but to really be able to do both and damn near lead a movie and also still main event a pay-per-view and have that responsibility. There’s a lot riding on that.”
—Roman Reigns, WWE Superstar
He acknowledged that balancing these commitments involves many challenges, including insurance and the heavy responsibility that comes with being a top star in both arenas. However, Reigns believes that this generation of wrestlers might be the first to juggle these roles effectively.
He added,
“And I understand there’s insurances and all different things behind it but to be able to hold that type of responsibility and to be able to juggle both, I think that’s something that this generation and hopefully I’m one of the first to be able to do it. So I don’t want to stop being a WWE Superstar in order to wear other hats.”
—Roman Reigns, WWE Superstar
Reigns also made clear that being a WWE Superstar remains a core part of his identity:
“I’m always gonna be a WWE Superstar. I’m always gonna be Roman Reigns. I don’t want to ever have to (choose).”
—Roman Reigns, WWE Superstar
He noted that in the past, wrestling stars often had to choose between continuing their in-ring careers or pursuing other ventures, but the current state of WWE may allow performers more flexibility.
Upcoming WWE Clash in Paris and Continued Wrestling Focus
Looking ahead, Roman Reigns is scheduled to compete at WWE Clash in Paris on August 31. His upcoming opponent will be Bronson Reed, who has recently gained attention for stealing shoes from The OTC faction. This event provides Reigns with another opportunity to maintain his status as one of WWE’s top stars while balancing his expanding career interests.
The Significance of Roman Reigns’ Dual Ambitions
Roman Reigns’ commitment to pursuing both wrestling and Hollywood showcases a new model for WWE superstars, reflecting the evolving entertainment landscape. By aiming to lead films and headline major wrestling events simultaneously, he hopes to inspire a generation of athletes to diversify their careers without leaving the WWE spotlight entirely.
This approach could reshape how wrestling performers manage their professional paths, potentially opening doors for more talents to explore multi-industry success. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see how Reigns manages these dual roles moving forward, especially as WWE continues to grow globally with major events like Clash in Paris.
