WWE Crown Jewel is just hours away from going on air and the hype for the same is getting out of everybody’s hands. With all the major stars on the card, fans are excited to see how the tables turn after numerous on-screen segments. The recent edition of Friday Night SmackDown marked the final story writing for Crown Jewel and it hasn’t been less than an epic showdown.
Amongst all the matches, fans are extremely enthralled to see LA Knight face Roman Reigns for his legendary Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. To add all the more excitement to the match, Roman Reigns left no stone unturned in bridging the gap in his rivalry with LA Knight.
OH IT’S GOING DOWN TOMORROW! 🔥🔥🔥@WWERomanReigns vs. @RealLAKnight for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at #WWECrownJewel!
1pm ET on @peacock in the U.S. and @WWENetwork everywhere else! YEAH! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kWDDJVoTap
— WWE (@WWE) November 4, 2023
Reigns initially began praising Knight for winning the fan’s affection and credited him for the same. However, before the fans could enjoy the moment, Reigns claimed that it was the last time that it was happening. He then acknowledged his contributions to the WWE, questioning LA about what he had done for the promotion.
Roman Reigns: The only thing you’ve done is get them to chant your name and what?? Cosplay a redneck version of my cousin??
Roman dropping a Rock reference 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AI171sBKO6
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) November 4, 2023
“The only thing you’ve done is get them to chant your name and what, play a redneck version of my cousin?” he added, leaving everyone too stunned to speak. Referencing Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Reigns’ remark held everyone in captivity. Be it the fans or his haters, everyone had to agree that Reigns is indeed a perfectionist with the mic.
The WWE Universe reacts to Roman Reigns cooking up LA Knight
Roman Reigns’ words have been echoing in the hearts of all the listeners as he thrashed the 41-year-old star. Being extremely popular among the fans, The Rock’s reference added to the intensity of the insult that Knight suffered. Their emotions couldn’t be held back any further and they took to X to vent out their hearts. “Cooked tf out of him lol,” wrote one fan.
The reference was enough for Reigns to pull off his haters and turn them into fans. “I laughed my ass off at this line. And I don’t even like Roman,” a fan claimed. Other fans shared how the clip brought out an instantaneous reaction. “I literally went “oooooohhh” out loud at the TV,” wrote one fan.
“This was probably the best promo reigns has done,” another user wrote. The segment was the need of the hour and Roman delivered it flawlessly. With such personal attacks, their feud has become more hyped. It would be interesting to see how LA Knight takes his revenge on Roman Reigns’ latest insults hurled at him.