Roman Reigns’ incredible reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion continues to shatter records, leaving fans in awe. Just recently, he achieved a monumental milestone by surpassing Pedro Morales’ 1027-day reign, securing the fifth-longest world title reign in WWE history. Reigns made history back in May, becoming the first WWE champion in decades to hold a title for over a thousand consecutive days. While he still has a long way to go to reach the legendary reigns of icons like Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino, Reigns can now proudly add another accomplishment to his ever-expanding list.
As highlighted by Reddit user TheLoneWolf527 on the SquaredCircle subreddit, Reigns’ championship reign officially reached an astonishing 1,042 days on Saturday. Although this doesn’t surpass Hogan’s longest reign of 1,474 days, it is worth noting that “The Hulkster” held the WWF Championship for 1,041 days after the inaugural WrestleMania on March 31, 1985. This means that Reigns now boasts the longest world championship reign of the WrestleMania Era, a remarkable feat in itself.
The significance of Roman Reigns’ reign cannot be understated, as he has solidified himself as the longest-reigning World Champion in the WrestleMania era, standing strong at 1,042 days. TheLoneWolf527 of SquaredCircle pointed out this incredible record-breaking accomplishment, solidifying Reigns’ dominance in the WWE landscape.
Despite his awe-inspiring tenure as champion, Reigns has defended his title only five times since the beginning of 2023. In stark contrast, Seth Rollins, who became the World Heavyweight Champion in late May, has already defended his title a remarkable 12 times. Rollins, known as “The Visionary,” openly embraces the comparisons drawn between himself and “The Tribal Chief.”
In an interview with The New York Post, Rollins expressed his enthusiasm for the inevitable comparisons, stating, “Immediately people are going to compare whatever my title reign is gonna be to what his title reign is gonna be, my stories to his stories, my character to his character, my promo to his promo, and it’s inevitable.” He further added, “It’s awesome. Great, I love it. Let’s talk about it. It’s only gonna make things more exciting. It’s only gonna polarize people more. It’s only gonna give people stronger opinions. Let’s go. I love it. Whatever you got to say, you think about, I’m excited to hear it. I’m excited that we are both in great positions in the prime of our careers. Two different titles. Two different approaches.”
The ongoing saga of Roman Reigns as the WWE Universal Champion continues to captivate the wrestling world, as he extends his reign and solidifies his place in history. Fans eagerly anticipate future battles and the continued comparison between Reigns and Rollins, fueling the excitement and adding an extra layer of intrigue to their respective journeys as champions.