WWE Might Have to Release Wrestlers as Budget Cuts if They Want to Keep Roman Reigns After WrestleMania 39

Ever since Triple H took charge of the WWE, following the unceremonious exit of Vince McMahon in 2022, Hunter has brought back over a dozen talents. Some of the big names include Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, Johnny Gargano and Bronson Reed. So far, WWE has done fairly okay under his watchful eye. One major change has been the storylines across the promotion. They don’t carry the air of Vince McMahon’s change-and-chop method anymore.

However, all this could change in the next few weeks, triggered by one of their top stars. The WWE might have to lose some of their talents to meet Roman Reigns‘ demand.

Roman Reigns’ availability in WWE subjected to insane checks

Son of the legendary Sika, one half of the former tag team Wild Samoans, alongside his brother Afa, Roman Reigns hasn’t dropped the belt in three years. He is the reigning Universal Champion and is closing in on 1000 days as the numero uno guy.

Needless to say, he’s one of the highest paid athletes within the promotion, with reports speculating a $5 million annual salary from WWE.

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, The Tribal Chief has said he’ll stick around as long as the company keeps offering him the big bucks. “If they keep cutting these insane checks, I’ll stay around,” he was quoted as saying by the news agency.

Meanwhile, job cuts are rampant in the US markets right now. Several big names, including Amazon, have joined the bandwagon to downsize its workforce. With Reigns expecting a hefty purse, will the WWE be forced to release some of their lesser known talents to facilitate the Big Dog?

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For now, Reigns will be hoping to keep the gold intact as he defends it against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania on April 2.

Top performing Roman Reigns didn’t deter Vince McMahon from signing Cody Rhodes

Roman Reigns may have carried the belt for over 940 days, but even with his presence, Vince McMahon signed Cody Rhodes in 2022. While Reigns took the WWE Championship belt from Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38, it was Rhodes who enjoyed the most backing from the WWE Universe during his match against Seth Rollins.

Less than a year later, Rhodes and Cody are set to lock horns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

The one thing that sets pro-wrestling apart from other sports is that the outcomes are pre-determined. Fans can often look at trends to know if their favorite superstars are booked to win or drop the gold. In simple terms, momentum decides the outcome. Currently, the force is strong with The American Nightmare.

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WWE creative in the past has supplemented Reigns with insane plots and twists to keep him as their top guy, but with the 37-year-old acting pricey, are his days as a champion numbered?