Roman Reigns is an American wrestler of distinction. He is currently a WWE employee and goes by the ring name Roman Reigns when appearing on the SmackDown brand. He is the current and longest-reigning WWE Universal Champion in his second reign, as well as the current WWE Champion in his fourth reign; together, these titles make him the undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Roman Reigns grabbed this title on August 30, 2023, and he has been holding it for more than 1000 days now. Reigns has been through numerous matches against the best competitors and successfully retained it by hook or crook. Let us look at the top 10 times when Roman Reigns came close to losing his undisputed world title.
WWE TLC 2020: Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens
The Universal Championship was retained at the WWE TLC pay-per-view on Sunday when Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. Jey Uso manifested himself as anticipated. Prior to Uso stepping in to stop the challenger from removing the belt, KO had the championship in his hands. Reigns was given time to rest thanks to Uso’s strike.
The tribal chief climbed the ladder and dealt a low blow to Owens as he tried to reclaim the belt. From atop the ladder, he then choked the victim. Reigns was able to claim victory by pinning KO to the ground.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Kevin Owens puts Reigns through the table. Kevin won the opportunity to climb the ladder he was about to do so. Everyone was excited to watch Kevin grab the championship. Owens, realizing the opportunity holds the title and is about to unlock it, Jey Uso arrives. Jey Uso is holding Kevin’s leg, trying to pull him down. Kevin Owens gives a headbutt to Uso, then comes the stunner. Kevin again had the opportunity; he was on the ladder, and Roman Reigns was alive again. Roman Reigns hits Owens with a low blow and locks Kevin in the guillotine. Kevin Owens’ body got limp, and he crashed to the mat. Roman Reigns grabs the title and wins this match.
WWE SmackDown 2020: Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Steel cage match
Following their Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match at WWE TLC, Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns engaged in combat in a Universal Championship Steel Cage match that opened SmackDown.
A focused Reigns launched a constant onslaught that punished his opponent with the accuracy of a terminator. But despite everything Reigns hurled against Owens, The Big Dog fought back, outdueling Owens and often coming close to overthrowing him with powerful blows.
KO stunned Reigns with a stunner in the closing seconds before attempting to leave the cage. Jey Uso, on the other hand, was there to thwart him, shackling Owens to the steel rungs and preventing him from winning the title.
Reigns was able to triumph against KO in a legendary Universal Championship Steel Cage Match by smiling as he crossed over his shackled opponent and walked out the door.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Roman Reigns was going to launch a spear but landed directly into the cage. Kevin Owens hits a stunner on Reigns. When Kevin Owens was going to flee, Jey Uso handcuffed him. At this point in time, Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title. Due to the handcuffs, Kevin tries to drag himself out but is unable to. As Roman realizes KO is trapped, Reigns gently exits the cage and plants his foot on the ground. Jey Uso helped Roman Reigns win the championship.
WWE Fastlane 2021: Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan
At WWE Fastlane 2021, Roman Reigns defeated Daniel Bryan. Bryan unintentionally struck the referee with his running knee finisher, forcing Edge to take over as match official. Reigns took advantage of the predicament and hit Bryan with a spear, but the Rated-R Superstar was only able to get two before the challenger kicked out.
Edge, however, went over the line after Bryan struck him unintentionally with a steel chair. As Reigns was caving in, the challenger received the LeBell Lock. However, no official was present to sound the bell, so The Rated-R Superstar swung the chair at the two men in a fit of rage. Reigns was then able to roll over and complete the pin.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Roman Reigns is put in a yes lock by Daniel Bryan, who grips it exceptionally well. Roman Reigns appeared to be about to submit, as he was fading. Unluckily, when Edge finally arrives, he hits Bryan with the steel chair and yells, “This is mine! Roman Reigns triumphs via pinfall after Edge leaves the stage.
WWE Money in the Bank 2021: Roman Reigns vs. Edge
To keep the Universal Championship, Roman Reigns defeated Edge at Money in the Bank on Sunday night. But Seth Rollins, who assaulted Edge in the middle of the contest and then came back to occupy the challenger, deserves praise from the tribal chief.
Reigns then had the opportunity he required to fire a decisive spell. The Usos attempted to sway the outcome earlier in the match in favor of their cousin, but Rey and Dominik Mysterio thwarted them before Rollins intervened. The result was Roman Reigns lifting the title, despite the fact that Edge was very close to winning. Seth Rollins’ interference cost Edge the title.
Rollins highlights Edge stole his opportunity. Seth Rollins assaults Edge. Edge perched in the corner, then Roman Reigns hit a spear on Edge.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Edge locks Roman Reigns hard inside the ring, but there is no referee there. Seth Rollins suddenly appeared and kicked Edge from the back. Roman Reigns has just been let go. Edge perched in the corner, Rollins tried to get in the ring, Seth Rollins was kicked by Edge, and Reigns then speared Edge. Roman Reigns keeps the championship.
Extreme Rules 2021: Roman Reigns vs. The Demon
In an Extreme Rules 2021 battle pay-per-view with the same name, Roman Reigns defeated “The Demon” Finn Balor to keep the Universal Championship. After using his abilities as The Demon to deflect a spear through the ringside barricade, Balor was in a good position to hit the Coup de Grace and win the championship.
The challenger was knocked to the floor when the top turnbuckle suddenly snapped. As a result, Reigns was able to score the winning spell. The match stipulation was fully utilized by both wrestlers. Following Balor’s previous Coup de Grace strike on Reigns, the Usos also appeared and hit Demon two superkicks to prevent a pinfall. The game went on without any disqualifications.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Roman Reigns receives a Coup de Grace from the Demon. Then Usos dragged him, delivering a Double Superkick to the Demon. Demon regained consciousness and sent Jimmy Uso off the barricade, slinging a blade at Jey. When Roman saw his chance, he spearheaded Demon. When Demon recovers, he attacks Roman Reigns in the ring. He climbs the top rope for the coup de grace, but the rope breaks. Roman, seeing the situation, gives the demon a spear and regains his title.
Clash at the Castle 2022: Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre on Saturday at Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, Wales, to keep the undisputed WWE Universal Championship in a contentious outcome. The Usos’ younger brother, Solo Sikoa, removed the referee from the ring after a two-count to maintain his cousin’s title reign, even though the Scot appeared to have won the match after landing a Claymore kick.
McIntyre tried to drag Sikoa into the ring, but he was necked on the rope, and Reigns used a spear to pin the challenger.
After Theory tried to redeem his money in the bank contract after the initial referee was knocked out, all of that happened. Tyson Fury, the heavyweight boxing champion, rose from his front-row position and delivered a punch that knocked him out as he was giving over the briefcase. When Reigns successfully defended the championship, Fury entered the ring.
After exchanging fleeting looks, the two shook hands when the undisputed WWE champion departed the ring. The king stayed behind to congratulate McIntyre on his performance before serenading the audience with a version of Don McLean’s “American Pie.” In order to extend his reign as the undisputed champion past 700 days, the tribal chief managed to contain his historic title run.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Drew gives Glasgow kiss hits Reigns, and Reigns, on his feet, tries to punch Drew with a Superman punch. Reigns is spearheaded by McIntyre. Roman was poised to lose when Drew McIntyre delivered Claymore. Certainly, Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title. Solo Sikoa yanks the official after the official counts 1.2. While McIntyre was enraged, Solo Sikoa hanged him. Roman attacks Drew with a spear and preserves his title.
Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title, Royal Rumble 2023: Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship was retained by Roman Reigns by pinning Kevin Owens at the 2023 Royal Rumble on Saturday. As Sami Zayn watched, the Usos continued to humiliate KO during the post-match.
Reigns tried to strike Owens with a chair before Zayn intervened to stop him after getting superkicked by The Usos and being restrained to the ropes by The Usos. The Honorary Uce was then given the chair by The Bloodline’s chief, who then instructed him to strike Owens. As a result of his resistance, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa attacked him after he punched the tribal chief in the back.
Jey, who addressed Sami as his brother, chose not to participate in the beating and left his family.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Roman Reigns attempts to hit a spear on Kevin Owens. Reigns receives a kick, and KO attempts to hit a stunner. Roman, however, shoved Kevin onto the official, who is now on the ground. On Reigns, KO deploys a pop-up powerbomb. There isn’t any authority. There is no referee to score or make decisions within the ring. Kevin Owens receives a low blow from Roman. Reigns then strikes Owens with a spear; strangely, the referee recovers, and Reigns is still the champion.
Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title, Elimination Chamber 2023: Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship was retained by Roman Reigns by pinning Kevin Owens at the 2023 Royal Rumble on Saturday. As Sami Zayn watched, the Usos continued to humiliate KO during the post-match. Reigns tried to strike Owens with a chair before Zayn intervened to stop him after getting superkicked by The Usos and being restrained to the ropes by The Usos.
The Honorary Uce was then given the chair by The Bloodline’s chief, who then instructed him to strike Owens. As a result of his resistance, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa attacked him after he hit the chair on the back of the tribal chief.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Roman locks Sami in the headlock & drives Sami into the corner and into the official. Sami hits Helluva Kick on Reigns. No official to make the count, fans count 1,2,….12. Jimmy Uso enters the ring Superkick to Zayn along with Uso Splash. Then, Roman retains the title by hitting a spear on Sami.
Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title, WrestleMania 39: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns retained the undisputed WWE Universal Championship after defeating Cody Rhodes in the WrestleMania 39 main event on Sunday night, extending his legendary near-950-day reign as champion.
Rhodes appeared to have won the bout, but Solo Sikoa attacked him with a Samoan spike while Paul Heyman diverted the referee, allowing Reigns to deliver the spear and secure the pin. While the match official was hurt earlier in the match, the Usos also tried to get involved in favor of their cousin, but Rhodes was saved by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. But it was all in vain since Sikoa’s interference allowed Reigns to win. In this match, it’s certain that Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title.
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Moment of Victory and Interruption
Cody dodged Roman’s attempt at a Superman punch, launched a barrage of punches, and then performed his iconic Bionic Elbow flip, flop, and fly. After that, Cody delivered a drop-down uppercut and then a Cross-Rhodes move. Roman was about to be pinned by Cody when Paul Heyman entered the ring to divert the referee.
Cody managed to hold on for a little while CrossRhodes fought, until all of a sudden, Solo showed up and struck Cody with a nasty Samoan spike, rendering him defenseless against Roman’s spear, which Roman used to pin him and win the match.
Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title, Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso at SummerSlam 2023
To keep the undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Roman Reigns defeated Jey Uso in tribal combat on Saturday at SummerSlam. However, Jimmy Uso was essential to his success. Uso appeared to have this bout in the bag after hitting the Uso Splash and earning a two-count. Unfortunately, Jimmy turned on his twin brother and dragged him out of the ring just before the pin.
A superkick was then delivered by Jimmy to Jey. As Jey was being speared through a table to win the championship, a bewildered-looking Reigns recovered from his disbelief at what had occurred. Despite Solo Sikoa’s intervention and the fact that he was struck by an unintentional Reigns spear, Jey dominated the bout for the majority of the time. Roman Reigns came close to losing his Undisputed World Title.
Finally, assistance from an unexpected source allowed The Tribal Chief’s title reign to continue for another three-plus years.
Moment of Victory and Interruption
Jey fights back when Sikoa tries to push his brother through the announce table, splashing down on Sikoa and pushing him through the table instead. Uso strikes the crowd with another Spear inside the ring before launching himself off the top rope with the Uso Splash.
However, his brother Jimmy Uso abruptly drags him from the arena! After giving his brother a superkick, Jimmy hurls him back into the ring. Reigns takes advantage of the confusion and Spears Uso through the table in the corner to win and keep the championship.
