If the numbers aren’t enough, Paul Heyman explained that Roman Reigns’ resume can also speak volumes about this unprecedented run. While Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and Bob Backlund were certainly mighty champions, Reigns has defeated a who’s who of WWE Superstars from his generation and beyond. 

The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion’s recording-setting title reign has surpassed Hall of Famers and bonafide legends of the industry, which deserves a fair amount of acknowledgment, said Heyman. 

“Steve Austin didn’t hold the title for a thousand days,” Heyman continued. “John Cena didn’t hold the title for a thousand days. The Rock didn’t hold the title for a thousand days. And in this era with this much pressure, with this level of competition, with a murderer’s row of heavyweights that have come after him. How many title defenses against Brock Lesnar? Defeating John Cena. Stacking Edge and Daniel Bryan on top of each other in the main event of WrestleMania. Getting by, and admittedly just getting by, Cody Rhodes. Look at the roster that has been defeated by Roman Reigns. It’s an all-time great legendary roster.”

With stats like that, it’s hard to argue that Roman Reigns isn’t one of the most prolific men in the history of the sport to ever hold the WWE Championship. And if you would like to argue that, there’s no doubt that Paul Heyman can find the words for you. Until then, he likely has his hands full with the upcoming Bloodline Civil War scheduled to take place at Money in the Bank on July 1, 2023 at the O2 Arena in London, England.