Roman Reigns has been earmarked for greatness in WWE since he first stepped in a ring. As a standout member of The Shield, Reigns captured the WWE Universe’s fascination and WWE could have strapped a proverbial rocket to Reigns’ back in 2014 but they stalled and since then it seems fans haven’t been ready to accept him since.
The Big Dog is winning over fans little by little but there’s still a long way to go. Jim Ross recently spoke to Pop Culture and he was asked if WWE should alter the way they’re booking Roman Reigns at this time.
“Well, I think you just got to continue to allow him to be pretty good. You know, whenever the time is opportune. He is better than pretty good and a good kid, real good kid. Very committed.
“There’s nothing you say on TV, there’s no pillow vignettes, let’s change his music, let’s change his hair color, let’s change his outfit. You know, let’s change for change’s sake. Let’s change not knowing the selection, but just change for change sake. Because well, it might work. It might not. Steer the course and not be so wrapped up in getting him accepted as a fan favorite or a villain. I accept him as a star. And that’s what Roman Reigns is, he’s a star.”
Good ‘ol JR was also asked out of all the underutilized members of WWE’s roster who he thinks has the most potential of holding a championship title soon enough.
“Probably Sasha [Banks]” Jim Ross replied, “I think Bray Wyatt’s an amazing upside. I think he’s a character baby face and I think Sasha Banks is a [natural] heel.”
Jim Ross has seen a lot in the pro wrestling business which is why his opinion is so valued. Therefore, his perspective on Roman Reigns’ current situation should probably be taken into consideration the next time anyone wants to come down on The Big Dog.
