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5 WWE feuds to revitalize Roman Reigns’ career

By Rucker Haringey

MIAMI, FL- SEPTEMBER 01: Roman Reigns looks on during the WWE Smackdown on September 1, 2015 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL- SEPTEMBER 01: Roman Reigns looks on during the WWE Smackdown on September 1, 2015 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 24: WWE Next wrestler Elias Samson performs at Gibson Ranch County Park on October 24, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 24: WWE Next wrestler Elias Samson performs at Gibson Ranch County Park on October 24, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) /

2. Elias

It’s high time for the WWE to put Elias into a meaningful program. He’s had some enjoyable moments with the guitar in his hands, but it’s time to make him an actual wrestler. A feud with Reigns would give Elias the chance to prove his worth to the WWE Universe.

To execute this successfully, the WWE would have to let Reigns work heel. Elias has too much charisma to work as the heel. Even if he insulted fans in every town, the crowds would still be motivated to cheer him over Reigns.

In an ideal world, the storyline here could be Elias fully turning face and trying to be the physical embodiment of the fans. Just imagine the magic he could produce cutting promos with that guitar against Reigns every week. He could make Roman look absolutely silly in the best way possible.

The real challenge for WWE here is that Elias would need to emerge victorious in the long run. Reigns burying Elias would only increase hardcore fans’ hatred of the big Samoan. Putting Elias over at a major PPV would help dispel the notion that Reigns is the WWE golden boy. That might help his career more than anything.

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