Roman Reigns has
been the top champion in WWE for nearly 1000 days. Having said that, the Tribal
Chief will soon be drafted to either RAW or SmackDown. This will be the first
time in almost three years that Roman Reigns won’t be involved in a
brand-exclusive title program.
As seen on RAW this past Monday, Triple H unveiled a new World
Heavyweight Championship. The Game said that the WWE Universe would see the
crowning of a new champion at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on May 27.
He also clarified that Roman Reigns would take his title to the
brand he will get drafted to in the aftermath of the WWE
Draft 2023. The Tribal Chief will still be the champion but won’t be
the first person to hold the new World Heavyweight Championship.
While unlikely, Roman Reigns could still end up fighting for the
World Heavyweight Champion if he ends up on the same brand as the title
somewhere down the line. For now, he’s focused on making history as the first
person to hold the Universal Championship for 1000 days.
For those who aren’t aware, the new World Heavyweight Championship has the color of the original big gold belt with a giant WWE logo in the middle. The strap flaunts a few gems incrested around the sides.
Roman Reigns’ former
rival reacts to World Heavyweight Championship announcement
Seth Rollins appeared on RAW this past Monday after Triple H
unveiled the new championship belt. The Visionary had his eyes fixated on the gold title. The crowd welcomed his
intentions with chants of “You deserve it.”
Rollins cut a promo as he applauded Triple H’s announcement. He said the newly reinstated World Heavyweight Championship presented the roster with an opportunity to fight.
Seth Rollins is set
to collide with Omos at WWE Backlash. It remains to be seen who will emerge as
the winner on May 6.