7 Wonderful Ways Randy Orton’s Injury Changes WWE

6. Roman Reigns Will Have a Bigger Face Role

Earlier this year, Roman Reigns was being pushed as the next face of the WWE. If the fans hadn’t rebelled against the idea at the Royal Rumble, Reigns most likely would have defeated Brock Lesnar and became the WWE Champion.

Since then, Roman Reigns has been building his status in WWE and been in a long feud with Bray Wyatt that has done wonders you both of their careers. The feud with Wyatt has done crucial things for stabilizing his momentum and connection with the WWE Universe that rejected him earlier this year.

With both Randy Orton and John Cena off WWE television, the role of the top babyface falls to Roman Reigns. The fans are much more likely to accept him in this role now that he’s built more consistency in his matches and his stock as a face. If Reigns wants to grab the brass ring, now is the time for him to reach out. He’s already main evented one Wrestlemania; there may be another in Dallas next year.