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5 WWE Superstars who rejected character changes

By Shiraz Aslam Modified 11 Sep 2022 Follow Us 3 Comments Share Roman Reigns and John Cena rejected character changes. WWE Superstars are much like actors in Hollywood in that they play characters on television, which may or may not be consistent with their real-life personalities. The characters portrayed on television are often a product of the company's creative team, who pitch ideas for their talented stars. Characters in wrestling parlance are commonly grouped into a binary of heels and babyfaces. Heels generate negative crowd reactions, and babyfaces generate positive responses. However, there have been instances where WWE Superstars have rejected pitches from the creative team to change their on-screen character. Here, we examine and take an in-depth look at 5 WWE stars who rejected a character change from the creative team.

#5 William Regal once rejected a character change

Gentleman Villain Podcast@GentlemanRegalHello there!
There were some audio issues with todays podcast. All fixed now, if you’ve already downloaded, please delete and refresh. We think it’s the most fun episode yet, hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening!!!!21410Hello there!There were some audio issues with todays podcast. All fixed now, if you’ve already downloaded, please delete and refresh. We think it’s the most fun episode yet, hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening!!!! https://t.co/OZGO5oZqRH Former NXT General Manager William Regal recently started a podcast of his own, The Gentleman Villain. Regal revealed a surprising revelation in the first episode. The former ECW champion revealed that he once turned down a creative pitch that would've changed his character. A creative team member had a perplexing idea of giving an "American" touch to the British superstar's on-screen character, which naturally involved changing his accent. Regal thought that the character change was nonsensical, so he rejected the pitch. Although the angle never materialized, it would've been intriguing to see where WWE would've gone with an American William Regal.

#4 3 The Revival Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson

Most WWE, and hardcore NXT fans, might recall The Revival, the extremely talented duo of Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson that brought back fond memories of old-fashioned tag-team wrestling. While they were booked strongly on NXT, Wilder and Dawson's main roster run was underwhelming. Although they won the tag team championship on multiple occasions, they were treated like a poorly, especially during their obnoxious program with The Usos on RAW. Before their contract expired in June 2020, there were plans for the duo to turn into a comedy act. They revealed that Vince McMahon personally proposed the changes, which would've involved a complete makeover of their characters. The pitch involved them dressing up as clowns, and we're glad that WWE never followed through.

#2 John Cena refused to turn heel

John Cena is a perennial babyface. The Leader of the Cenation has been a perennial babyface, an honorable hero and fighting warrior that young children should emulate. He did have some heelish aspects as "The Doctor of Thuganomics," but never embraced the dark side upon the birth of the Cenation. The wrestling world clamored for a character change for John Cena, and a former writer suggested that Vince McMahon once considered turning the poster-boy heel. While speaking on the We Watch Wrestling podcast, the former WWE creative writer Matt McCarthy revealed that the former CEO considered a heel turn for the Champ, reminiscent of that of Bret Hart. However, the sixteen-time World Champion rejected the pitch. He didn't want a "half-baked" heel turn that Vince had planned but felt that he should become a "full-blown" heel once the change occurred.

#1 The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns doesn t want to turn face

Roman Reigns@WWERomanReignsLife on the Island of Relevancy. #WWECastle #AndStill265553043Life on the Island of Relevancy. #WWECastle #AndStill https://t.co/osSERC7IFp Arguably the biggest star in sports entertainment today, Roman Reigns has achieved tremendous success and unparalleled dominance as The Tribal Chief, a vicious villain obsessed with seeking everyone's acknowledgment. Before he became The Tribal Chief, Reigns was rejected as a babyface. Wrestling fans clamored for a heel turn, and Vince McMahon eventually gave in to their demands in August 2020. However, it has always been the company's goal to make Roman Reigns the heroic poster boy for their promotion on the level of John Cena and The Rock. But, according to the latest reports, The Tribal Chief doesn't want a character change, nor does his Special Council, Paul Heyman. This could throw a potential swerve in WWE's long-term plans for Reigns. Given the success and heat he has garnered, The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion's decision is understandable. Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Jeevak Ambalgi × Feedback Thank You! 3 comments Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी