In a truly shocking turn of events that has reverberated across the wrestling world, WWE superstar Roman Reigns delivered a performance reminiscent of a cricket pitch showdown. During a recent high-stakes match at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, ‘The Tribal Chief’ grabbed a cricket bat, using it in an unexpected twist that sent his opponent, Bronson Reed, flying from the ring.
The audacious move immediately set social media abuzz, with fans drawing parallels to cricket legend Virat Kohli. One fan humorously commented, “Virat Kohli ft. Roman Reigns,” perfectly capturing the sheer spectacle and crossover appeal of the moment.
This daring act came on the heels of Reigns’s earlier defeat by Bronson Reed in a brutal Australian Street Fight. That previous encounter, held in Reed’s home country, saw Reigns facing an uphill battle, ultimately being double-teamed by Reed and Bron Breakker. The chaotic match included a dramatic recreation of The Shield’s iconic powerbomb, which sent Reigns crashing through the announce table.
Adding to the drama, Jey Uso attempted to come to his cousin’s aid but inadvertently struck Reigns while aiming a spear at Reed. Seizing the opportunity, Reed capitalized with a devastating Tsunami, pinning Reigns for one of the biggest victories of his career. Despite Reigns’s usual dominance and his formidable reputation as ‘The Tribal Chief,’ the combined assault from Reed and Breakker left him incapacitated, leading to weeks of absence from WWE programming.
Reigns’s highly anticipated return on the September 29th episode of Raw set the stage for a dramatic rematch at Crown Jewel. While Reigns brought his signature intensity and had the support of The Usos in recent matches, Bronson Reed once again emerged victorious, further solidifying his position as a legitimate top contender in the WWE.