During an episode of his Drive Thru podcast, renowned wrestling personality Jim Cornette shared his perspective on the possibility of someone else ascending to the status of “the guy” in WWE while Roman Reigns maintains his stronghold as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Cornette pointed out that WWE has made attempts to position Seth Rollins as “the guy” by anointing him as the World Heavyweight Champion.
Cornette expressed his belief that as long as Roman Reigns holds the Universal Championship, it becomes increasingly difficult for anyone else to attain the coveted distinction of “the guy.” He emphasized that in order to be considered the world champion, whether it be the Universal Champion or any similar title, an individual must possess the exceptional qualities that set them apart as the true face of the company.
While acknowledging the success and popularity of other wrestlers and the overall prosperity of shows like RAW and SmackDown, Cornette underscored that being “the guy” entails a certain level of prominence and distinction that is currently embodied by Roman Reigns.
“No, because it’s not that, again, I mean, they did a great number. RAW is rocking, and so is SmackDown. But it’s just not the guy,” Cornette explained. “With Roman Reigns, the guy, nobody else can be the guy. Any kind of world champion, Universal Champion, global champion, whatever descriptor you’re gonna use for it, you gotta be the guy.”
As WWE continues to evolve, it remains to be seen if and when another superstar will rise to the level of becoming “the guy” while Roman Reigns maintains his hold on the Universal Championship. The ongoing storyline and the quest to find a successor to Reigns’ reign are poised to deliver captivating narratives for WWE fans.
