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Over the years, it’s easy to overlook some of WWE’s matches, including the more unusual, unexpected, or downright strange ones. Since joining WWE in 2010, “The former Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns has been a dominant figure, facing some of the biggest names in wrestling, headlining major events, and winning several titles. Despite this, there are certain matches that fans tend to forget, whether because they were random, unforgettable for odd reasons, or simply bizarre.
One such match was a triple threat at WWE FCW in 2012 featuring Roman Reigns (then known as Leakee), Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose, before they formed The Shield. Fans had long awaited a triple threat between The Shield members, which finally happened at Battleground 2016, though it was somewhat overwhelming. In 2012, the developmental system of WWE hosted this match to determine the number one contender for the FCW Heavyweight Championship, with Reigns taking the victory.
Another head-scratcher took place on WWE Raw in 2015, a 16-man fatal four-way tag team elimination match featuring Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and The Usos battling Tommy Dreamer, The Dudley Boyz, Rhyno, The Wyatt Family, and The League of Nations. Despite the star-studded lineup, the match felt disconnected due to merging unrelated feuds, and it’s easy to forget that Tommy Dreamer had returned to feuding with The Wyatt Family during this time.
In 2018, Roman Reigns faced off against Jinder Mahal at Money in the Bank, a PPV many fans barely remember. WWE had been trying to elevate Mahal, but his momentum quickly faded, and this match saw Mahal survive longer than expected against Reigns in a seemingly odd booking decision.
A surreal six-man tag team match took place on SmackDown in 2020 where Roman Reigns teamed with The Usos against Baron Corbin, Bobby Roode, and Dolph Ziggler. The bizarre aftermath was that the losing team had to eat dog food, leading to a cringe-worthy moment when Corbin ended up drenched in it.
Then there was an unusual Raw main event in 2019 where Roman Reigns teamed with a mystery partner, Gary Garbutt, against Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon. Garbutt was revealed to be a disguised Cedric Alexander after a brief two-minute match, leaving fans puzzled by this strange booking decision.
Back in 2013, The Shield had an entertaining six-man tag team match against The Undertaker and Team Hell No on Raw. With a fun dynamic and Undertaker’s wild hot tag moment, The Shield’s teamwork secured them the victory, a match fans easily overlook given the superstar lineup.
A notable 14-on-1 handicap match on WWE Raw in 2016 saw Roman Reigns stand against an entire roster including Alberto Del Rio, Kevin Owens, Wyatt Family, New Day, and others. Though Reigns lasted 17 minutes, the match ended in chaos with Vince McMahon calling off the contest and ordering everyone to attack Reigns, a booking that was hard for fans to accept.
In 2019 at WWE Crown Jewel, Roman Reigns joined forces with Rusev, Shorty G, Ricochet, and Ali to take on a team led by Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Baron Corbin. The match felt randomly put together, especially given the star power involved, yet Team Hogan triumphed.
A rare mixed tag team match on Raw in 2016 had Roman Reigns team up with Sasha Banks against Charlotte Flair and Rusev. This one-off contest ended with Reigns and Banks coming out victorious in a ten-minute bout—an unusual pairing that feels strange in hindsight.
At Clash of Champions 2019, Roman Reigns faced Erick Rowan in a no disqualification match. This bout marked a significant push for Rowan, who attacked Reigns backstage and ultimately defeated him with support from Luke Harper, giving Rowan the biggest win of his career in a surprisingly random match.
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Fan Take: These matches shine a light on some of WWE’s most forgotten or oddbooked moments involving Roman Reigns, reminding fans that even top stars have had their share of strange or overlooked bouts. Understanding these quirky chapters enriches the narrative of WWE’s evolving storytelling and highlights how unexpected moments can still leave a lasting impact on the sport.
