Stephen A. Smith is one of the best interviewers in the world and he proved it recently. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman appeared on ESPN First Take ahead of SummerSlam. The 55-year-old NBA analyst went all-in to make The Tribal Chief silent over his upcoming match with Jey Uso.
The NBA analyst asked Reigns a question about the way he has dealt with The Bloodline that left the champion dumbfounded, much to the amusement of WWE fans everywhere.
Stephen A. Smith asks Roman Reigns a hard question
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Smith shed light on how family members usually stick together and look out for each other. However, in Roman Reigns’ case, that isn’t a thing and the NBA analyst pointed it out, to which the WWE Star replied, “I’m trying to help them.”.
The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion meant he is helping his brothers to elevate, to which Smith replied, “By beating them up?!” This left Reigns speechless and fans quickly noticed the ESPN show host roasting the WWE Champ.
Reigns didn’t expect this question from the NFL analyst. However, he further explained how a clash with his brothers is a form of tough love. The Needlemover’s main objective from The Bloodline was to be on the top along with his cousins. Nevertheless, Smith’s reply made Reigns silent and fans enjoyed it.
Fans react to Stephen A. Smith leaving Roman Reigns speechless!
Smith recently made news with his banter with Shaquille O’Neal. However, a few days later, he chose Roman Reigns as his next victim. Clearly, they did the interview with Reigns maintaining his kayfabe.
Roman Reigns on ESPN First Take with Stephen A Smith:
Roman: “I’m trying to help them.”
Stephen: “By beating them up?!”Roman Reigns on his storyline with his family, he still being a manipulator 😭 pic.twitter.com/Vy3R2sZdqE
— mister j (@brandnewdrip) August 1, 2023
Several fans came together to address this moment on Twitter and commented on it. They found it very funny as Reigns had nothing to say after a point.
stephen is so funny man 😭
— mister j (@brandnewdrip) August 1, 2023
CACKLING 😭💀
SAS is so damn funny sometimes 😂— Jawnette From Philly (@girl_nicki0510) August 1, 2023
stephen a has the best understanding of kayabe of any nonwrestler https://t.co/mhTJbd6b27
— Kit Wren (@KitTalksSports) August 1, 2023
WWE Universe called Smith funny for asking tough questions to the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion!
Ey smith funny af
— Papi Kev. (@Kem_R) August 1, 2023
As per these fans, Stephen A. Smith caught Reigns off guard on his show!
Stephen A asking the tough questions. https://t.co/EAVpnb3TKm
— Meelz 💪🏾 (@MeelzTV) August 1, 2023
There was even a petition for the 55-year-old NBA analyst to be at the commentary table at SummerSlam!!
I need Stephen A. At summerslam in Jey's corner 😂 https://t.co/3eG1u3keaI
— Güey Uso (@AllanDaSlacker) August 1, 2023
Reigns’ silence was an amusing moment for many fans.
bro was left speechless https://t.co/K1bQoy6Zjd pic.twitter.com/fLZeMKdL9z
— ri ؘ❥ (@jaelvrr) August 1, 2023
Roman still has no aura after all this time on top. Sad man lol https://t.co/iwhWfkHPGB
— Kamo (@Kamo_Kau23) August 1, 2023
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Froze him lmao https://t.co/Opg7tWiKHJ
— Edwardian (@DepressedDETN) August 1, 2023
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