Roman Reigns' Best Matches (so far)

Includes date, city, arena, Wrestling Observer Newsletter star rating, and Cagematch.net score.

Cagematch scores can change over time; these are accurate as of publication.
#1 Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns
City/Arena: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Lincoln Financial Field)
Date: April 7, 2024
WWE — WrestleMania 40 (Bloodline Rules)
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 9.23

A sprawling, cinematic brawl with layered run-ins, peak crowd drama, and a cathartic finish.

#2 Wyatt Family vs. The Shield
City/Arena: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Target Center)
Date: February 23, 2014
WWE — Elimination Chamber
WON: ★★★★¼ Cagematch: 9.19

An era-defining trios war: pacing perfection, molten crowd energy, and big-match urgency.

#3 Daniel Bryan, Kane & Ryback vs. The Shield
City/Arena: Brooklyn, New York (Barclays Center)
Date: December 16, 2012
WWE — TLC (Tables, Ladders & Chairs)
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 9.19

The Shield’s revolutionary debut—innovative structures, breathless pace, and airtight execution.

#4 Daniel Bryan vs. Edge vs. Roman Reigns
City/Arena: Tampa, Florida (Raymond James Stadium)
Date: April 11, 2021
WWE — WrestleMania 37
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.88

Clinical dominance with layered strategy, compelling momentum swings, and a definitive finish.

#5 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
City/Arena: Santa Clara, California (Levi’s Stadium)
Date: March 29, 2015
WWE — WrestleMania 31
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.81

An electric main event crescendo capped by a legendary cash-in and immaculate timing.

#6 CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
City/Arena: Paradise, Nevada (Allegiant Stadium)
Date: April 19, 2025
WWE — WrestleMania 41 (Day 1)
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.81

A high-wire three-way with layered rivalries, sharp escalations, and razor-clean sequences.

#7 Team SmackDown vs. Team Raw (5-on-5 Elimination)
City/Arena: Toronto, Ontario (Air Canada Centre)
Date: November 20, 2016
WWE — Survivor Series
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.80

An epic elimination match brimming with star interactions, drama, and perfectly timed saves.

#8 Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns (Title vs. Career)
City/Arena: Tampa, Florida (Yuengling Center)
Date: April 30, 2021
WWE — SmackDown
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.77

ThunderDome-era gem with airtight pacing, technical precision, and a definitive, ruthless finish.

#9 Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
City/Arena: Brooklyn, New York (Barclays Center)
Date: August 20, 2017
WWE — SummerSlam
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.75

Relentless multi-man carnage—monster spots, nonstop motion, and elite layout control.

#10 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (Last Man Standing)
City/Arena: Nashville, Tennessee (Nissan Stadium)
Date: July 30, 2022
WWE — SummerSlam
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.69

A wild stadium brawl—heavy machinery, inventive brutality, and thunderous crowd crescendos.

#11 AJ Styles vs. Roman Reigns (Extreme Rules Match)
City/Arena: Newark, New Jersey (Prudential Center)
Date: May 22, 2016
WWE — Extreme Rules
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.67

Pace-perfect weapons bout—AJ’s finesse versus Reigns’ power with crisp interference beats.

#12 Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins
City/Arena: Long Island, New York (Nassau Coliseum)
Date: November 26, 2013
WWE — Raw
WON: N/A Cagematch: 8.67

Sharp TV tag—classic structure, hot crowd, and polished teamwork from both sides.

#13 Batista, Randy Orton & Triple H vs. The Shield
City/Arena: East Rutherford, New Jersey (IZOD Center)
Date: May 4, 2014
WWE — Extreme Rules
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.64

Evolution vs The Shield blockbuster—slick cutoffs, dramatic waves, and peak trios chemistry.

#14 Cesaro vs. Roman Reigns
City/Arena: Tampa, Florida (Yuengling Center)
Date: May 16, 2021
WWE — WrestleMania Backlash
WON: ★★★★¼ Cagematch: 8.63

A measured clinic—Cesaro’s technique against Reigns’ control with elegant escalation.

#15 2020 Royal Rumble match
City/Arena: Houston, Texas (Minute Maid Park)
Date: January 26, 2020
WWE — Royal Rumble
WON: ★★★★¼ Cagematch: 8.63

Story-driven Rumble with bold structuring, strong character arcs, and a satisfying payoff.

#16 Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (TLC)
City/Arena: St. Petersburg, Florida (Tropicana Field)
Date: December 20, 2020
WWE — TLC
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.51

Ingenious plunder bout—Owens’ heart versus Reigns’ ruthlessness, with tightly timed interference.

#17 Daniel Bryan, Kane & Randy Orton vs. The Shield
City/Arena: Raleigh, North Carolina (PNC Arena)
Date: June 11, 2013
WWE — SmackDown
WON: N/A Cagematch: 8.50

TV trios excellence—clean structure, smart cutoffs, and surging final stretch.

#18 Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn
City/Arena: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Date: February 18, 2023
WWE — Elimination Chamber
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.44

White-hot hometown drama—aching near-falls, narrative precision, and cathartic tension.

#19 Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa
City/Arena: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah Super Dome)
Date: May 27, 2023
WWE — Night of Champions
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.40

Tag-team storytelling masterclass—emotional stakes, sharp timing, and crowd-surging payoffs.

#20 Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso vs. Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa
City/Arena: London, England (The O2 Arena)
Date: July 1, 2023
WWE — Money in the Bank
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.39

Civil War theatre—pulse-quickening sequences, dramatic turns, and a landmark family beat.