Roman Reigns is living his most lavish career run so far. With the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at hand, he has a massive fan base stretching to all parts of the globe. Despite attaining huge popularity, where does Roman Reigns get his inspiration from?
Just like any other wrestling fan, Roman Reigns also has his favorite professional wrestler. Talking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, WWE veteran Natalya revealed who Reigns’ favorite wrestler is. Talking about the legacy that Bret Hart had in WWE, she declared him to be her favorite star. “Bret is, to this day, he inspires the new generation. To inspire, you know, your favorites,” she said.
Roman Reigns was no different and he too marked Bret as his favorite. “Roman grew up in a dynasty of wrestlers as well, with the Samoan dynasty. But I have heard Roman say so many times that Bret made him want to do this,” added Natalya. This speaks volumes about how much impact Bret Hart had on Roman Reigns’ career. Not only did he go ahead to follow in his footsteps, but he is also creating his own legacy for generations to come.
The professional wrestling industry has produced many of the greatest athletes of all time. Not only has the industry helped its current products leave a trail of their achievements, but it has also left massive space for the younger generations to follow their teachings. Such is the beauty of professional wrestling, as the current WWE product has showcased.
What is special about Roman Reigns’ favorite wrestler?
Bret Hart is not only the favorite wrestler of Roman Reigns but of many others. He not only impacted his younger wrestlers but also the professional wrestling industry at large. For this reason, he is often regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Thus, it becomes a no-brainer as to why Roman Reigns looks at him as his favorite star.
Hart’s first steps in the WWE began in 1984. He spent the next 26 years in the ring, winning multiple championships and gathering more fans. Widely known for his pink attire, Bret served as one of the most promising stars of the Hart Dynasty. His contributions to the pro wrestling industry got recognition and as a result, Bret Hart is a two-time WWE Hall Of Famer.
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Bret Hart’s legacy was also honored by other pro wrestling promotions, such as AEW and Impact Wrestling. He, too, made sure to mark his presence in the ring. No words can justify the significance that Bret had for his fans and viewers. Despite taking his leave from in-ring action in 2010, Bret still continues to inspire people by bringing out their best.