AEW Is Copying WWE’s Idea by Stealing Roman Reigns’ Gimmick

Brush Stroke By: Rahul V Krishnan Image credits: WWE, AEW and Twitter

[{"selector":"#anim-9a002586-0c7d-4f87-b92c-2e496121b44c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Roman Reigns is one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling right now. The reigning WWE Undisputed Universal Champion has been in the form of his life since returning as a heel.

His catchphrase "Acknowledge me" is one of the most popular catchphrases in modern-day pro wrestling.

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[{"selector":"#anim-6d9c9c82-94fe-4a5c-b239-2e7a9bd4ed80 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.292606590993481%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b0f1770c-6b37-48ed-bed7-16b286eaae37","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Roman Reigns effect was seen on this week's AEW dynamite as well. The members of AEW's Jericho Appreciation Society took a dig at the Tribal Chief this Wednesday.

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AEW Is Copying WWE’s Idea by Stealing Roman Reigns’ Gimmick

His catchphrase "Acknowledge me" is one of the most popular catchphrases in modern-day pro wrestling.

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