Ranking EVERY Roman Reigns WWE WrestleMania Main Event From Worst To Best
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In this episode of Prime Time with Sean Mooney, the host ranks Roman Reigns' WrestleMania main events from worst to best, offering a passionate and detailed critique of each match. Starting with WrestleMania 33's controversial bout against The Undertaker—labeled one of the worst due to botches and lack of emotional weight—the ranking progresses through a mix of underwhelming and iconic encounters. Key matches like the Triple H and Brock Lesnar clashes are critiqued for their failure to win over fans at the time, while the evolution of Reigns' character from hated face to beloved Tribal Chief is highlighted. The pinnacle of the list is WrestleMania 40 Night 2, where Reigns faces Cody Rhodes in a historic, emotionally charged finale that features a star-studded return of Bloodline allies and a cinematic, Avengers-style ending. The episode captures the journey of Reigns’ legacy, from resistance to reverence, culminating in a match that many consider the greatest WrestleMania ending of all time.
Roman Reigns' WrestleMania matches evolved from poorly received, botched encounters to emotionally resonant, historic moments.
WrestleMania 40 Night 2 is widely regarded as the greatest WrestleMania ending ever, setting a near-unattainable benchmark for future events.
The Tribal Chief persona only gained full fan acceptance after years of buildup, culminating in the Bloodline's dramatic fall and Reigns' loss of the title.
Matches like Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar and Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 showcased strong storytelling, even if the outcomes were controversial.
The 2026 ranking reflects how perception of Reigns' legacy has shifted dramatically over time, from resistance to reverence.
Introduction: Ranking Roman Reigns' WrestleMania Main Events
Sean Mooney introduces the episode, setting up the countdown of Roman Reigns' WrestleMania main events from worst to best, with a focus on fan reception, match quality, and character evolution.
WrestleMania 33: Reigns vs. The Undertaker – A Failed Coronation
“This was one of the worst WrestleMania matches of all time. This is my yard now. At the time, no. As time would go on? Yes.”
WrestleMania 32: Reigns vs. Triple H – The Exhausting Coronation
A long, drawn-out match that failed to generate heat for Reigns. The crowd’s flat reaction and Triple H’s over-the-top entrance underscored the disconnect between the WWE and its audience.
WrestleMania 34: Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar – The Buffet of Moves
A high-energy but repetitive match with excessive F5s and spears. While not bad, it lacked lasting impact and is considered one of Reigns’ weaker main events.
WrestleMania 38: Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar – Title Unification & Injury Drama
A short but impactful match that delivered on the big fight feel. Despite controversy over the finish, it was praised for its storytelling and Reigns’ evolved character.
“The last 15 minutes of this match is the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life and the reactions and the cell phone videos and everything that involves with this. Boom!”
“It's not going to be possible. The next 5-10 years, we're all going to be comparing the next WrestleManias for the next decade to the ending of WrestleMania 40 involving Roman and Cody.”
“This was one of the worst WrestleMania matches of all time. This is my yard now. At the time, no. As time would go on? Yes.”
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