Roman Reigns names his WrestleMania 31 loss to Brock Lesnar as his surprise favorite moment.
This moment marked a turning point in his career, as he became a legitimate superstar after the match.
What happened at WrestleMania 31?
Roman Reigns faced Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight championship at WrestleMania 31.
The match didn't end in his favor, but it showed him the importance of the main event of WrestleMania.
Why it matters for Roman Reigns
The loss to Brock Lesnar put Roman Reigns in a different stratosphere, and he hasn't been the same since.
He got the rub from Brock Lesnar, which helped him become a top superstar in the WWE.
Roman Reigns also spoke about using the loss as a stepping stone to get back into the main event scene.
What comes next for Roman Reigns?
Roman Reigns is set to face CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, a match that's over a decade in the making.
He's looking forward to facing Oba Femi in a big match someday, and he's impressed with the young talent's skills.
Roman Reigns has reached the pinnacle of WrestleMania history multiple times, with 11 main event appearances.
He's won the world championship five times, and he's looking to add another title to his collection.
The average wrestling fan might assume one of his great victories is his favorite moment, but it's actually the loss to Brock Lesnar.
Roman Reigns sat down with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take to discuss his favorite WrestleMania moment.
He spoke highly of Carmelo Hayes, saying he's torn it up on Smackdown for a while now.
Oba Femi is set to face Brock Lesnar in the opening match of night two of WrestleMania 42.
Roman Reigns is on a collision course with CM Punk, a match that's been years in the making.
He's looking to add another chapter to his illustrious career, and he's excited for what's to come.