As Elimination Chamber approaches on February 18th, Roman Reigns dominates the scene. Despite Sami Zayn standing in his way, Roman Reigns has undergone a significant transformation in the last few years, becoming one of the industry’s most dynamic and captivating characters. With this article, we delve into the mind of Roman Reigns, giving readers a unique and intimate look into what drives him.

In a recent interview with Variety’s Joe Otterson, Paul Heyman provided an in-depth analysis of Roman Reigns’ WWE character like never before. This offers fans a deeper understanding of the driving force behind Roman Reigns’ on-screen persona, giving them a new perspective to reflect on.

“These people that worshipped him that he ruled over, that gave him anything and everything, that wanted to sacrifice for him, put such a pressure and burden — and that’s the word that we always use for the Tribal Chief is the burden — the burden of the responsibility, the burden of the obligation to fulfill the the destiny and the vision for and the obligation and the responsibilities and the accountabilities of the Tribal Chief. He resented them so much for placing that burden on him,” Heyman said.

Paul Heyman continued, “[Roman’s] character is based on the concept of being relevant. That relevancy in and of itself is the opioid that he’s addicted to. That being one of many would be would be the same as being assassinated.”

It remains to be seen how events will unfold leading up to WrestleMania 39. Roman Reigns has made a name for himself by overpowering the entire WWE roster for the past two years, solidifying his dominance in the eyes of many. However, only the future can determine if Roman Reigns has proven himself to himself.