WWE star Roman Reigns may approach Hulk Hogan territory with WrestleMania 39 win over Cody Rhodes

Roman Reigns is the “Tribal Chief” and on the “Head of the Desk” in WWE and will enter Hulk Hogan territory, ought to he stay the champion Sunday evening at WrestleMania 39.

Reigns is the present Undisputed WWE Common Champion and might be on the cusp of a 1,000-day reign as the highest champion within the firm if he beats Cody Rhodes. Ought to he have his hand raised on the finish of the evening, he can be on tempo for the sixth reign of at the least 1,000 days and the primary since Hogan held the belt for 1,474 days from 1984 to 1988.

It could be his 944th consecutive day as champion.

“You set objectives and have visions of the place you view your self and what you’d like to perform. However, I couldn’t have written the previous three years any higher,” Reigns informed the Related Press on Thursday. “It feels good to return from a wrestling household that has been performers for a very long time. To characterize such a prestigious title reign on the tippity high of the mountain, there’s no comparability.”

Except for the emotional promos between Reigns and his opponent, each opponents are generational figures within the professional wrestling trade. Rhodes’ father, Dusty Rhodes, was a significant determine within the enterprise till his dying in 2015, however his legacy is eternal.

A WrestleMania signal hangs over the group throughout the WWE Monday Evening RAW occasion, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photograph/Charles Krupa)

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Dusty Rhodes skilled Reigns when he was developing in WWE’s developmental program.

“He’s important early on so far as instilling confidence. He noticed the person I might turn out to be, against what I used to be taking a look at within the mirror. I’ve lived with that and carried that with me anytime I’ve doubts,” Reigns mentioned.

Ought to Reigns lose, it’s unclear the place he may go from there. He may find yourself feuding with the members of The Bloodline faction, because the storyline seems to point out a fracturing secure. Regardless, Reigns made clear he nonetheless plans on wrestling for a very long time.

Roman Reigns enters the ring to face Brock Lesnar throughout WrestleMania 38 in Arlington Texas, April 3, 2022. Reigns and Cody Rhodes might be in the primary occasion of WrestleMania 39 on April 2, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (WWE through AP)

“I really feel good. I care for myself. I’m not working round doing something loopy. I elevate kids and dominate the wrestling recreation,” Reigns added. “f they preserve slicing these insane checks, I’ll keep round.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.