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Post by The Rick Jericho on Aug 17, 2022 16:52:27 GMT -5
After the 2013-14 storyline about Daniel Bryan not being considered an A+ player.
Let's look at today's Roman Reigns. We know the title reign. So where does he stand to you grade wise?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 16:53:26 GMT -5
I think he is now. Back when they were forcing him as a face I think he was like a C.
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Post by Push R Truth on Aug 17, 2022 17:01:58 GMT -5
He could still be an A player but he's got years of stank all over him
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Post by tirtefaa on Aug 17, 2022 18:04:00 GMT -5
What are we gaging?
Kayfabe? Absolutely.
In terms of all time greats? Definitely B tier, as is just about everyone over the last 20 years, sans Cena.
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Post by dreidemy on Aug 17, 2022 18:07:17 GMT -5
B+ at most
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Aug 17, 2022 18:19:04 GMT -5
Not sure where I'd rank him he's certainly not the A+ tier which isn't a knock against him. Only a handful are.
I think 7 years of failed major push also weighs him down substantially especially as the tribal chief run doesn't seem to have actually been as interesting that the first months made it look
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Aug 17, 2022 18:23:06 GMT -5
The A stands for Acknowledge (me).
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Post by Mozenrath on Aug 17, 2022 18:26:28 GMT -5
A or A+ if we're talking about presence right now. WWE eventually succeeded in making him a star, even if they screwed up a lot of the path there, and the damage from it will take time to repair.
In terms of matches? I'd say no, but it's going to be interesting to see how much that changes with the way things are going, with WWE trying to iron out some of their worst habits, and whether or not they succeed in doing that.
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Post by "American Nightmare" B.B. Bart on Aug 17, 2022 19:11:57 GMT -5
Currently A+, as much as Roman’s domination is a turnoff for many.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Aug 17, 2022 19:16:12 GMT -5
Absolutely. He’s proof of fans not being able to square the circle between “titles should mean something!” and “It’s been too long since a title change!”
Roman has made it clear. They want the belt changing hands every few weeks. Because the belt is an accessory.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Aug 17, 2022 23:44:42 GMT -5
A lot of it's the booking but I don't know that there has ever been a wrestler I have so consistently disliked watching for such a long period of time.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Aug 18, 2022 4:28:11 GMT -5
Right now, yes. All time no, not even close
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Post by thehottag on Aug 18, 2022 5:32:37 GMT -5
He's this generation's Diesel, whatever rating that is worth.
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Post by ghost on Aug 18, 2022 7:49:38 GMT -5
Right now? Yes.
For all the years he was shoved down everyone’s throat and booed as a face? No.
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Post by Dub H on Aug 18, 2022 7:58:21 GMT -5
He is still the ultimate definition of B+ for me.
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Post by fw91 on Aug 18, 2022 12:54:00 GMT -5
Yeah.
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Post by darbus alan on Aug 18, 2022 13:08:20 GMT -5
In his current role and importance to the company? Absolutely.
Status among the all time greats? Eh.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2022 13:21:00 GMT -5
Shit I've been a Roman fan for longer than most people here, even during his incredibly-maligned top face run, and even I'd say he's not an A+. An A+ is reserved for the Austins, Rocks, Hogans, and Cenas of WWE - guys who absolutely excelled in the top guy role. Roman, as much as I like the dude, spent a huge chunk of his career being seen as a symptom of everything wrong with WWE. An acclaimed heel run doesn't counteract that.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Aug 18, 2022 13:58:55 GMT -5
He's not the most versatile top guy I've seen, but he's been massively improving in the role as Tribal Chief. I think his Big Dog run could be remembered the same way Naito's Stardust pre-LIJ period seems to be viewed in Japan, the form he took before finding the gimmick that made him a bigger star.
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Post by joeiscool on Aug 18, 2022 14:27:21 GMT -5
He is a lot like Lebron He's def the top wrestler in the world right right now. But when you compare him with all time greats your kinda like ummm he's not that great
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