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Excitement is building for WWE’s Royal Rumble on January 27th as Roman Reigns hints at recreating his WrestleMania 37 moment. The main event takes an unexpected turn with Reigns facing a formidable challenge in a fatal four-way against LA Knight, AJ Styles, and Randy Orton. Originally set for a one-on-one showdown, Orton now joins the mix.

In WrestleMania 37 Reigns had a triple threat match that boosted the ratings of the event. But what happened during the match? How will Reigns recreate his iconic match at this Royal Rumble 2024? Reigns recently dropped a hint on X regarding this redevelopment.

Roman Reigns set to create a historic moment from WrestleMania 37 in 2024

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In 2020, Reigns made a surprising return to WWE, captivating audiences with a heel turn as The Tribal Chief. His memorable run as WWE Champion has elevated both the title and WWE’s prestige. Reigns is on a trajectory to become the greatest WWE Champion, surpassing numerous milestones as he enters the fifth year of his title reign.

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Reigns recently teased the upcoming showdown on Twitter/X, posting a photo with the WWE championship belt and captioning it, “We stackin bodies tonight. #RoyalRumble.” Each of Reigns’ challengers holds a legitimate grudge against the Universal Champion.

The Bloodline’s savage attack sidelined Randy Orton for over a year, while AJ Styles was out for nearly three months. LA Knight aims to settle the score after falling short in his bid to dethrone Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel, courtesy of interference from The Bloodline.

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Now Reigns is set to repeat history by having an epic showdown just like WrestleMania 37 in 2021. Let’s go down memory lane and recall what happened in the main event of WM 37.

Roman reigns: triple threat match WM 37

Roman Reigns secured a rare double pinfall victory at WrestleMania 37, defeating Edge and Daniel Bryan in the main event. With Jey Uso‘s outside interference, Reigns executed a con-chair-to on both opponents, marking a significant step forward for WWE. The match, originally set for Reigns vs. Edge, took an unexpected turn with Edge’s heel turn, making it a Triple Threat.

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Anticipation for the match grew as each superstar had a legitimate chance to win, adding intrigue to the main event. Edge was a slight favorite at -150, with Daniel Bryan as the underdog at +290. The storytelling leading up to the event showcased the personal stakes involved, with Bryan calling it the “biggest match of my career” and Edge delivering a memorable promo, referencing Reigns as “Samoan Edge.”

Reigns, in his closing promo, highlighted the significance of his win for his entire bloodline. The match, with its phenomenal storytelling and unexpected twists, showcased WWE’s move towards a new direction.

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Can Reigns win in the PLE and maintain his historic reign on The Road to WrestleMania? Discover if one of Reigns’ challengers will successfully snatch the gold from The Bloodline’s leader! Tune in on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 ET/5 PT on Peacock. Let us know in the comment section below.