Former NXT superstar chooses winning the new World Heavyweight Championship over dethroning Roman Reigns

Ever since WWE introduced the World Heavyweight Title, many superstars have shifted their focus from Roman Reigns.

Former NXT superstar chooses winning the new World Heavyweight Championship over dethroning Roman Reigns

WWE World Heavyweight Championship unveiled on RAW (via Sports Illustrated)

The World Heavyweight Championship has become a dream for many superstars on the main roster. The brand new title will allow superstars on Monday Night Raw to be world champions. Roman Reigns has held both world titles hostage ever since winning them. As a result, the superstars were deprived of it for more than a year.

When asked about his preference for dethroning Roman Reigns or winning the new title, Bronson Reed had interesting answers. Reed ought to choose the second option, giving viable reasons. The former NXT North American Champion has been drafted to Raw and he wishes to be the new World Heavyweight Champion.

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During a recent podcast on Out of Character with Ryan Satin, Bronson Reed elucidated his preference. He said that he has been a bigger fan of the older version of the belt. The 34-year-old explained his pick, saying he could carve a legacy by winning the new championship. He, however, did not discard the Undisputed Universal Championship either.

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Bronson Reed said that dethroning Roman Reigns would also be a monumental moment. But he showed his inclinations towards the new title on Monday Night Raw. The former NXT star desired to be the first-ever to win the World Heavyweight Title. The prospect of that happening is improbable, as he lost his opportunity at Raw.

AJ Styles will face Seth Rollins at Night of Champions on May 27, 2023. WWE will crown a new champion, as either of the two men will make history by winning the World Heavyweight Championship. It will usher in a fresh beginning on Monday Night Raw.

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Bronson Reed compares himself to a Hall of Famer

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Bronson Reed on NXT (via Wrestlelamia)

While speaking with Ryan Satin, Bronson Reed compared his character to Stone Cold Steve Austin. He explains how both of them take on their personas to an extreme level in order to get along with the crowd. The 34-year-old spoke about his in-ring character and believes it has quite a difference from his real life.

Reed continued, “I think if you look at Bronson Reed and you look at my real self, it’s maybe a six or seven, and then Bronson Reed is that dialed to an 11.” He believes his on-screen character really likes to bring the meanness out on television which he doesn’t do on a daily basis. Reed is currently a heel superstar on the main roster.

Satin pointed out Bronson Reed’s character change from NXT to RAW, which even Reed agreed on. Reed mentioned that the persona of Bronson Reed on the main roster is more vexed compared to the one in NXT. The former character, he believes, contradicts his nickname of “Mr. Nice Guy.”

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