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Roman Reigns (born Joe Anoaʻi) is a professional wrestler who has been the subject of extensive media coverage and varying public perception throughout his career. Reigns made his WWE main roster debut in November 2012 as part of the popular faction The Shield, after performing in the company's developmental system since 2010. Initially well-received, he faced increasing criticism following his 2014 transition to a heroic main event role, with fans reacting negatively to what was perceived as a heavily manufactured push, with his 2015 Royal Rumble victory receiving notable backlash. This culminated in Reigns headlining four consecutive WrestleMania events (2015–2018), each met with significant crowd rejection. During his early years as a top star, fan backlash stemmed from various factors, including perceptions of favoritism, his wrestling style, promo ability, and overall character presentation. Media reactions varied, with Pro Wrestling Torch editor Wade Keller describing WWE's handling...

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