Top 5 friends of Roman Reigns: WWE superstars who share a special bond with The Tribal Chief

NEW DELHI: Roman Reigns, the reigning Head of the Table in WWE, not only commands respect in the ring but also forms strong friendships with fellow Superstars behind the scenes.

Beyond his family connections within the wrestling business, Reigns has cultivated meaningful relationships with several WWE stars.

Here's a closer look at five WWE Superstars who share a special bond with The Tribal Chief:

5. Paul Heyman: An Iconic Partnership Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman have forged one of the most iconic partnerships in recent WWE history. The duo's collaboration began at SummerSlam 2020, with Heyman transitioning from working with Reigns' arch-enemy, Brock Lesnar, to supporting The Tribal Chief.


Their on-screen chemistry translated into a genuine off-screen friendship, as revealed by Reigns in an interview with CBS Sports. Despite their on-screen rivalry coming to an end, Reigns expressed a desire to continue working with Heyman, highlighting their shared creative process both on and off-screen.

4. Vince McMahon: A Strong Professional Alliance Roman Reigns' success in WWE is not only attributed to his in-ring prowess but also to his positive relationship with the company's top brass, particularly Vince McMahon.

Reigns, hailing from a family of wrestling legends, has consistently spoken highly of the McMahons. In various interviews, Reigns emphasized the personal and positive nature of his relationship with Vince, stating that he has never felt wronged by the WWE chief.

This alliance has resulted in compelling storylines and memorable matches for WWE fans.

3. AJ Styles: A Preferred Opponent Among the many formidable opponents Roman Reigns has faced, he holds a special appreciation for working with AJ Styles.

In an interview, Reigns expressed his willingness to wrestle Styles for the rest of his career. Acknowledging the special connection they shared in the ring, Reigns praised Styles as a reason for his impactful presence in WWE.

The mutual respect between The Phenomenal One and The Tribal Chief extends beyond the squared circle, emphasizing a close friendship.

2. Seth Rollins: Former Shield Allies Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, formerly part of the iconic faction known as The Shield, continue to share a strong bond despite pursuing individual careers.

In an interview, Reigns mentioned that he still sporadically texts his former Shield brother, Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley), and congratulated Rollins on the birth of his first child with Becky Lynch.

While their paths have diverged, the camaraderie formed during their Shield days remains intact, prompting fans to hope for future collaborations between Reigns and Rollins in WWE.

1. R-Truth: Best Friends in WWE Beyond the wrestling ring, Roman Reigns considers R-Truth (Ronnie) as his best friend in WWE.

In a 2019 interview with Sports Illustrated, Reigns spoke highly of R-Truth, describing him as being on par with family. The Head of the Table credited R-Truth with offering valuable advice and emphasized the deep bond they share, having traveled together for several years.

Reigns not only affirmed their friendship but also hailed R-Truth as one of the greatest of all time, showcasing the genuine respect and admiration they have for each other.