WrestleMania XL has the potential to usurp all the other editions that came before it. And that’s not an elementary thing to achieve considering the rich and storied history of Grandest Stage of Them All. The intriguing storytelling and titles on the line on both nights are unprecedented. One of the biggest names heading into the Show of Shows is The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. The WWE Universal Champion is set to defend his reign of 1292 days from Cody Rhodes. However, in the build-up to Mania taking place on April 6 and 7 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, something strange has happened.

Many of the biggest sports teams in the US have begun acknowledging Reigns on social media.

Teams from Soccer, the NFL, the NBA, and more have acknowledged Roman Reigns

In a wave that has taken the internet by storm, several famous sports teams have acknowledged Reigns on TikTok. These teams include:

• Basketball: Brooklyn Nets, FC Bayern Basketball
• American Football: New York Jets
• Soccer: Sporting CP, Juventus, Manchester United, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa FC, Atalanta B.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers FC(Wolves), West Ham United, Brentford FC, Parma, Sligo Rovers FC, Hull City, Cork City FC, Norwich City FC, Club Tigres, Barcelona SC, Perth Glory FC
• Rugby: The Blues, Leinster Rugby, Northampton Saints
• Cricket: Kent Cricket
• Other accounts: Barstool Sports, LIV Golf League, FIFA’s official account for competitive gaming, Ubisoft LATAM, Project Football, Farming Simulator, Mark Goldbridge

This is something that has never been seen before in the world of wrestling. One wrestler attaining so many plaudits from all these sports and E-Sports/Gaming teams has shone a bright light on pro wrestling. But why is all this happening? There are two explanations for this. The first is the fact that Reigns will be defending his title in the biggest match of his career. The Tribal Chief has held the title since August 30, 2020. If Reigns and Dwayne Johnson lose the Tag Team match on Mania XL Night #1, there will be no one in his corner on Night #2. This has massive implications for the Universal champion as the 38-year-old has successfully kept the title thanks to The Bloodline.

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However, fans noticing this trend have speculated it is a marketing gimmick by the WWE. Partnering with other sports teams, the company is boosting the viewer/ticket count by gaining a larger audience. Whether it is marketing or sports teams respecting Reigns, the plan is working. Social media has wholeheartedly accredited Roman Reigns with teams and fans acknowledging The Tribal Chief. This match for the WWE Universal Championship is set to be the biggest match of the year. What do you think about all the teams acknowledging Reigns on social media? Tell us down below.

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