Ryback Gives the Formula for Making Roman Reigns a Bigger Babyface

Former WWE superstar Ryback had some interesting things to say on his podcast, Conversation With The Big Guy, earlier this week. Roman Reigns and underutilized superstars were among the many topics discussed.

Roman Reigns has been one of the most controversial superstars over the past two years. Although he has been pushed as a huge babyface, he still gets a negative reaction from most of the crowd. Ryback has some thoughts on why he hasn’t been made a full heel, as well as what he think the reaction would be if they pull the trigger.

“But, I do feel, like [Ryback and podcast co-host Pat Buck] talked about, you have to acknowledge them on a certain level, but the reason, if they haven’t done it yet, it’s probably because of the merchandise numbers that he’s pulling in [are] probably very, very strong. Oh, I know so. I would guarantee it, guarantee it. And that’s by design. They know that they’re marketing to the masses with him, that audience. They could turn him heel and play to that small part, but then you’re going to lose out a little bit on the merchandising end on him and stuff.”

“I look at it though, if you did acknowledge them and turn him heel at the right time, you could make him an even bigger babyface. You could get those people to actually really like him if you did that and took a step back, which they might do. You never know. He’s in their little inner circle, so anything’s possible with him. I love Roman. I think he’s awesome.”

One of the main things that wrestling fans often complain about is the misuse of certain talent. Who does “The Big Guy” feel is the most underutilized performers in the company?

“Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, and Luke Harper are three that are figured in as far as being on TV, who I think can be used in better roles. And then, they never really… they’re hot and cold too often, like a lot of guys are, but they’re just three extraordinary talents.”

“Obviously, Rusev, we’ve seen, as of late, had not been used to the best of his ability compared to what he has been in the past.” Ryback continued, “he’s a great heel for them and generates great heat. And I feel like he should always be protected to a degree and always figured in to a degree. He doesn’t always have to be the champion. But they have a really bad habit of just doing stupid things.”

They also talk about Curtis Axel and his role within the company.

[h/t to WrestlingInc for the transcription]

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