The former undisputed WWE Champion, known as the Roman ruler, recently surprised fans with his return to Raw. This marked his first appearance on the show since being sidelined the night after WrestleMania. Alongside his comeback, WWE introduced a new merchandise line branded as “OTC1,” a nickname fans have started using for him.
Available now in the WWE Shop, the “OTC 1” collection features a T-shirt, a pair of special gloves, and a custom world championship belt adorned with the ruler’s face. The belt is priced at $600, while the T-shirt costs $35.
Some fans took to social media to express confusion over the new nickname “OTC1” for the Roman ruler, questioning its meaning and origin. WrestleVotes weighed in, revealing that Roman Reigns’ real name is Joe Anoa’i and suggesting the nickname idea stems from that.
The Roman ruler was met with loud cheers from the crowd in Birmingham upon his return. In the show’s main event, CM Punk defeated Bron Breaker to earn a world title match against Gunther at WWE SummerSlam. The Roman ruler made his presence felt again near the show’s conclusion by taking down Bron Breaker and Bronson Reed, hitting Bron Breaker with a Superman punch followed by a devastating spear. The segment ended with Roman standing tall in the ring alongside Jay and Punk.
Fan Take: Roman Reigns’ return, combined with the launch of his new “OTC1” merchandise, reignites excitement around his character and the WWE product. This development not only boosts fan engagement but also sets the stage for intriguing storylines leading into SummerSlam, making it a pivotal moment for WWE’s future narratives.
