Roman Reigns determines the success of Kevin Owens’ story ahead of the WWE Royal Rumble World Cup match

Roman Reigns being a major WWE star has had a lot of fan resistance over the years, but “Tribal Chief” is becoming the best career of his career. Since returning to SummerSlam’s surprise, Reigns has found new life – and critical acceptance – in portraying a heel character.

On Sunday, Reigns will follow up with Kevin Owens on one of the matches featured on the annual paid Royal Rumble card. Owens and Reigns have been fighting for months, as Reigns is constantly getting Owens out of the ring. Owens recently managed to turn the table, and Reigns had to become the last permanent man in the game. Speaking to CBS Sports, Reigns explained what made the story with Owens very appealing.

“I think if you just look at the paper, it’s the complete opposite of mine,” Reigns said. “We look different, we behave differently, we have different backgrounds. They’re just completely different presentations, and there’s something very interesting about going to polar opponents and seeing who’s the best. But from an intangible point of view, what KO brings to the table is his is the way and its package – to be excellent for its ruthlessness.

“He has a passion for trying to catch on to the next level and that’s something you, as a performer, have to be. The audience is looking for those who are trying to do that and being mega-stars and getting what they don’t get, while pushing each one to the next level. We’ve been getting rid of KO shit for months, and he gets up with a smile if he wants more, he’s a guy who enjoys the top of the fight, no matter what he’s done, being able to tell very accurate, intricate and sophisticated business and wrestling narratives. And after going through so much and probably having to swallow that “no pill” a lot to be able to do it in the WWE – with so many people trying to say no during his career – that’s something he really shows: that relentlessness to get up, move on and keep fighting “.

One of the first twists in Reigns ’new character was the addition of Paul Heyman as his advisor. Heyman spent years alongside Brock Lesnar, a formidable character who continued his long career, turning ECW into the strength of his creative genius before taking on the role of director and creative force on screen. scenes in the WWE.

With Reigns, Heyman’s arrogance is largely gone and he is usually seen as desperate to please seek out Reigns and fear the potential wrath of the universal champion. The off-screen relationship is vastly different, and Reigns said the relationship has developed quickly, to the point where he can’t see a place where Heyman isn’t next to him in the future – even if they’re no longer paired on TV.

“Being around is just a pleasure,” Reigns said of Heyman. “Not only that, to be able to work with him? A lot of people look at this creative genius and someone who is a master at the microphone. But, attention to detail is in every area, from anything I need. This man got me towels from the hotel to make sure they’re big enough. to pick up custom steaks at the butcher this week.This guy doesn’t cut his corners, he really has his hands on his back.Not just what he does from a creative point of view or with a camera, and he’s the greatest in everything he promotes and sells his athletes and demands the amount he requires in participating games He really does anything in the sun, he is sure that the talent he works with is completely comfortable and focused on what they are doing, it has been a pleasure to work with him.

“If something happens and we’re no longer on screen together, I don’t think I want to work without him one way or another. Even if I’m not a couple on TV, I still want and need him to work with me on TV. Even throughout the week. During the week we start sending messages to get messages to get ideas and to represent the message we want to convey.It’s a fight we don’t do once a week.but we try as hard as we can.We certainly create a clean and creative idea every week, push the envelope and trying to create the most sophisticated story of the week.We say every week: pay attention to the details.These are the details.What makes the product and connects people.We don’t want to insult our audience and make them think they are stupid; we know they are not. They’ve been watching professional wrestling and sports entertainment for a long time, they’ve seen everything, so we’re constantly losing weight. about what we can do to be nak. What can we do to be better. And what can we do to achieve greatness every week? “