Podcaster calls Roman Reigns ‘the most overrated main eventer in WWE history’

DES MOINES, IOWA - AUGUST 03: Roman Reigns looks on during Monday Night RAW at Casey's Center on August 3, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Kevin Sebatis/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Roman Reigns is at the center of criticism following his SummerSlam main event against Seth Rollins. In a clip from 83 Weeks, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff said he thought the match was good, but added that it didn’t do much for him. Rather than further a critique of the match, Conrad Thompson, his co-host, replied with what he called a hot take he knew would upset people. “I think Roman Reigns is probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history,” Thompson said. He continued, calling Reigns an industry plant — a term in the music business used to describe someone whose success is perceived as being manufactured and backed by influential connections, such as family ties to the industry. Despite Reigns’ placement as a top guy in the company, Thompson believes WWE’s fortunes wou