Former WWE star Ryback responds to claim that Roman Reigns is “overrated”
During Eric Bischoff’s 83 Weeks podcast, co-host Conrad Thompson said Roman Reigns “is probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history.” Former WWE Ryback responded to the claim via Twitter/X…
“Roman Reigns has been nothing but professional, respectful, and hardworking every time I’ve shared a locker room or the ring with him. I worked with him quite a bit early on and at different points throughout my four years in WWE as Ryback, and I have nothing but respect for him.
Yes, he was chosen by the company and pushed heavily while he was learning and growing. That’s part of the business. Every major promotion has people they believe in and invest in. The opportunities may be given, but what you do with them is what ultimately matters. Roman continued to improve, learned from mistakes, handled enormous pressure, and built a résumé that speaks for itself.
Would WWE survive without Roman? Of course. WWE has become such a massive global brand that no single talent is bigger than the company. That’s true for every wrestler who has ever been there. The next person steps up, and the business keeps moving forward.
That doesn’t mean you should discredit what someone has accomplished. Success deserves respect, even if someone isn’t your personal favorite.
I’ve always believed if you don’t like the way a company is run, go build your own business and prove your vision works. It’s easy to criticize from the outside. Creating something successful is much harder.
Wrestling is better when we recognize hard work and achievement instead of looking for reasons to tear people down.
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Roman Reigns has been nothing but professional, respectful, and hardworking every time I’ve shared a locker room or the ring with him. I worked with him quite a bit early on and at different points throughout my four years in WWE as Ryback, and I have nothing but respect for him.…
— RYBACK (@Ryback) August 7, 2026