“Needle Mover” – WWE Has A New Roman Reigns, Says Former Star

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Former WWE star CJ Perry, aka Lana, reacted to this result and compared the Eradicator to Reigns. Speaking on TMZ’s Inside The Ring, she noted that the creative likely sees her in that spot in the women’s division.

“In some ways Rhea is like the Roman Reigns of the women; she’s a big player. Some would maybe say Charlotte Flair. Some would say Liv Morgan…but you know, possibly Triple H and creative, the decision-makers, they could see Rhea Ripley as like the Roman Reigns, right?” she said.

Lana mentioned that Rhea Ripley always has to be in the main event and said she was a “needle mover,” a moniker long associated with the Tribal Chief.

“She always needs to be in the main event. And she is incredible. Like she is brutality. She brought brutality to that match. And she is a needle mover,” she added.

CM Punk and Roman Reigns get personal on RAW

After successfully defending his World Title against Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber, CM Punk is now all set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42.

Punk confronted the 2026 Royal Rumble winner on RAW this week, and things escalated quickly.

Reigns took a jab at the Second City Saint, saying he was brought back to entertain “30-40 year-old-virgins” and sell a few t-shirts. He also warned that he will put Punk on a John Cena-like retirement tour.

The World Heavyweight Champion hit back, saying he was going to bury Reigns at WrestleMania, adding that he will bury him next to his father. This left OTC1 shaken as Punk exited the ring.

If you use quotes from this article, please credit TMZ’s Inside The Ring and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.