Hail to the Chief: Inside Roman Reigns' 3 years as WWE champ

Roman Rules has been one of the most prevailing and polarizing figures in proficient wrestling for as far back as decade. However, it was only after August 2018, when he got back to WWE following a fight with leukemia, that he really climbed to the highest point of the organization as its undisputed boss.

From that point forward, Rules has held the WWE General Title for more than three years, becoming perhaps of the longest-defending champ in current history. In any case, in addition to his life span as champion's made him a particularly convincing figure - it's the way he's rehashed himself as a person, becoming perhaps of the most convincing heel (antagonists) in wrestling history.

Here is a gander at Rules' fantastic run as WWE champion and the key minutes that have characterized his rule.

Rules' Return and Beginning Title Run

At the point when Reigns got back to WWE in 2018, it was following an almost four-month nonappearance following the declaration that he had leukemia. His close to home declaration on Crude and ensuing nonattendance left fans contemplating whether he would get back to the ring.

Be that as it may, when he returned, it was in stunning design. At the finish of SummerSlam, Rules interfered with the post-match festivity of recently delegated General Boss, Brock Lesnar. He continued to convey a lance and a progression of Superman punches to Lesnar, before at long last lifting him up for a booming lance through the declare table.

The next night on Crude, Rules was granted a match against Lesnar at the forthcoming compensation per-view, Damnation in a Cell. In a fierce match that saw the two men rebuffed and bloodied, Rules arose triumphant, catching the Widespread Title interestingly.

Rules would proceed to hold the title for 64 days prior to losing it to Lesnar at the Crown Gem occasion in Saudi Arabia. Yet, he wouldn't avoid the title picture for a really long time.

Rules versus The Safeguard

In late 2018, Rules rejoined with his previous Safeguard partners, Seth Rollins and Senior member Ambrose. Together, the three men unleashed devastation on Crude, taking on any and all individuals and restoring themselves as one of the most prevailing groups in WWE history.

In mid 2019, Rules crushed Bobby Lashley to procure a shot at the General Title, setting up a match against then-champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 35. In a stunning turn, Rollins would likewise win the Imperial Thunder that year and select to challenge Lesnar for the title at a similar occasion.

In a second that actually gives fans chills, Reigns and Rollins stood one next to the other in the ring, each holding a title, as firecrackers detonated around them. The second was a demonstration of The Safeguard's strength and Rules' star power.

Rules would proceed to lose his match against Lesnar at WrestleMania, yet he stayed a focal figure in WWE's storylines, as he kept on fighting with Rollins and other top stars.

Rules Turns Heel

In August 2020, Rules got back to WWE after another break, this time because of Coronavirus concerns. Yet, he didn't return as a similar legend fans had known for quite a long time. All things considered, he appeared a new, hazier form of himself, conforming to Paul Heyman and going after both Braun Strowman and Bawl Wyatt.

Rules' heel turn was bound to happen, as fans had become burnt out on his excessively prearranged, prude character. As an antagonist, Rules was at last permitted to flaunt his regular magnetism and cutting mind, something fans had long thought he had.

Rules' fight with his cousin, Jey Uso, established his status as a top heel in WWE Rules' quarrel with Jey Uso, which started at SummerSlam 2020, was a defining moment in his heel character. The two cousins went head to head in a severe counterpart for the General Title, with Rules eventually arising successful. However, it occurred after the match that really characterized the fight.

Rules went after Uso after the match, whipping him and requesting that he recognize him as the "Clan leader." Uso in the long run yielded, promising his steadfastness to Rules and turning into his "right-hand man." The storyline was a masterclass in character improvement, as Rules showed his merciless side and Uso had to pick either his family and his reliability to Rules.

Rules' Rule Proceeds

Since his heel turn and ensuing fight with Uso, Rules has been on an outright tear. He's held the Widespread Title for north of 18 months, overcoming any and all individuals who have attempted to take his crown.

One of his most important matches during this time was against Daniel Bryan at Fastlane 2021. The match was an exhausting issue, with Bryan investing some fearless energy in any case surrendering to Rules' power. After the match, Edge, who had won the Illustrious Thunder before in the year, arose to challenge Rules for the title at WrestleMania 37.

The match among Rules and Edge at WrestleMania 37 was one of the most profoundly expected matches in late memory. The two men put on a center, with Rules eventually beating the competition because of some external impedance from Uso. The match solidified Reigns' status as one of the best bosses in WWE history.

Looking Forward

As of this composition, Rules is as yet the WWE All inclusive Boss, and it's indistinct who will be the one to take the title from him at long last. He's been supposed to go head to head against any semblance of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and even Dwayne "The Stone" Johnson, his genuine cousin, later on.

Notwithstanding who Rules faces straightaway, one thing is clear: he's one of the most predominant and convincing bosses in WWE history. His personality improvement throughout recent years has been out and out surprising, and his capacity to rethink himself as a lowlife has established his inheritance as one of the untouched greats.

Hail to the Boss: Inside Roman Rules' 3 years as WWE winner has been a wild ride, and fans can hardly stand by to see where it takes him next.