A jolt ran through WWE this week when Bronson Reed decided he’d had enough of Roman Reigns’ aura of untouchability. On the RAW Recap show, Reed unloaded on The Tribal Chief, claiming Reigns has built his empire on cheap shots rather than true dominance.
The Australian powerhouse said their last encounter told the real story he had Reigns beaten when it mattered, even mocking him by taking his sneakers as a trophy. The only reason Reigns walked out looking strong, Reed argued, was because he blindsided him when the fight was already done.
The accusation hit hard because it undercuts Reigns’ carefully built image as the unstoppable leader of WWE. Reed went further, warning that if Reigns ever tried to reclaim his shoes, he’d end up taking his entire career instead. For a man who’s been positioned as WWE’s measuring stick, that’s not just trash talk it’s a declaration of war.
A clash built on pride, not just power
What makes this feud different is how personal it feels. Reed isn’t angling for a belt or chasing spotlight; he’s out to expose what he sees as weakness behind Reigns’ dominance. Calling him out for hiding behind sneak attacks is one thing. Promising to end his career is another. That kind of statement forces fans to stop and wonder if this is the challenger WWE has been waiting for.
Roman, never one to indulge in lengthy back-and-forths, shot back with a simple, loaded response: “See you in Paris.” That line alone set the stage. The two are now on course for a collision at Clash in Paris, and the stakes feel sky-high. This isn’t just about winning a match. For Reed, it’s about rewriting the story of who Roman Reigns really is. For Roman, it’s about proving once again that no one can shake his grip on the throne.