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Roman Reigns is naturally one of the biggest names Royce could eventually target. However, WWE does not necessarily need to make that confrontation happen immediately. In fact, keeping the two superstars apart for now could benefit everyone involved.
That said, in this article, we look at four reasons why WWE should keep Roman Reigns away from Royce Keys for now.
#4. Build Royce Keys independently
The biggest reason WWE should avoid putting Royce Keys against Roman Reigns immediately is that Keys needs to establish himself independently.
The former AEW star has already generated attention by returning with OTM and attacking established names. However, if his next major storyline immediately becomes Roman Reigns, there is a danger that his character could become defined solely by his association with one of WWE’s biggest stars.
That would be counterproductive. Royce Keys should be presented as a threat because of what he can accomplish himself, not simply because Roman is his opponent. His return alongside Bronco Nima and Lucien Price allows WWE to establish an entirely new identity for him.
The August 24 attack was a strong first step. Keys and OTM demonstrated that they can create chaos without needing the OTC to be involved. WWE should allow that momentum to continue.
The powerhouse could defeat other established superstars, dominate tag-team competition, and gradually make OTM one of RAW’s most dangerous factions. By the time he eventually crosses paths with Roman Reigns, fans would already understand why the confrontation matters.
#3. Protect Roman Reigns’ aura
Roman Reigns does not need to wrestle every new threat immediately. The Tribal Chief remains one of WWE’s most protected and recognizable superstars. His aura has been built over years. Thus, the company should be careful about using him to establish another performer at the wrong time.
If Roman immediately enters a feud with Keys and loses, the latter would receive a tremendous boost. However, Reigns would absorb the damage. If the OTC wins too easily, Royce could lose the momentum he has built since returning.
Keeping them apart for now solves both problems. Roman Reigns can continue dealing with the internal issues surrounding The Bloodline while Royce Keys establishes himself elsewhere. The two men can still exchange words, references, or indirect threats without having to physically collide.
That approach would make their eventual confrontation feel much more important. Roman’s presence should feel like a major event rather than a routine obstacle for every emerging superstar. WWE has spent years building him into one of the company’s biggest attractions. Protecting that aura means being selective about when he enters a new rivalry.
Keys can benefit from that patience as much as Roman can.
#2. Let OTM establish itself first
Another major reason to delay Roman Reigns vs. Royce Keys is OTM. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price have suddenly become central to one of RAW’s most interesting new alliances. Their partnership with Keys gives WWE a chance to establish OTM as a legitimate faction rather than simply treating them as background characters.
That process needs time. On August 24, OTM immediately proved useful by helping Royce overwhelm The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight. Their involvement showed why Keys brought them back into the spotlight. WWE should now capitalize on that momentum.
OTM could feud with The Usos or continue targeting Solo and Knight while Royce Keys pursues his own singles ambitions. That would create multiple storylines from the same angle without forcing Roman Reigns into the center of everything.
It would also make the faction more dangerous. If Nima and Price spend several weeks defeating established teams, fans will eventually view OTM as a legitimate threat. Then, when Keys eventually turns his attention toward Roman Reigns, he will have an established army behind him.
That is far more compelling than having OTM immediately become Roman’s latest group of opponents.
#1. Save the confrontation for a bigger show
Most importantly, WWE should save Roman Reigns vs. Royce Keys for a major premium live event. There is no reason to rush a potentially huge confrontation onto a regular episode of RAW.
Roman vs. Keys could become much more valuable if the company spends several months building toward it. The powerhouse can repeatedly attack the OTC’s allies. Reigns can acknowledge him without engaging directly. Also, both men can build anticipation through increasingly personal confrontations. The eventual match could then headline a major event.
Imagine Royce Keys spending weeks dismantling pieces of Roman Reigns’ Bloodline before finally standing face-to-face with him. By that point, the audience would have a clear understanding of why the match matters.
The stakes could also be increased. Roman could potentially have to put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. Meanwhile, Keys could be challenging for the biggest opportunity of his career. Alternatively, WWE could make the match about control, pride, or the future of RAW.
Either way, the confrontation would feel considerably bigger if fans had been waiting for it.
Royce Keys has already made a powerful impression. WWE should resist the temptation to give him Roman Reigns too soon. Sometimes the best way to make a major match feel important is simply to make fans wait for it.
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