Reports Suggest Major 'Shift' In Perception Of Future WWE Star

• WWE is reportedly grooming Bron Breakker to be the next Roman Reigns, aiming him at main-event status.
• He now aligns with Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed and Seth Rollins as WWE builds his push.
• Fans doubt a Reigns template, citing limited mic skills and in-ring variety; many want Breakker to be himself.

Reports suggest a major shift in WWE’s plans for Bron Breakker, with insiders claiming the powerhouse is being “groomed to be the next Roman Reigns.” The comparison is massive — Reigns, a 10-time WrestleMania main-eventer and polarizing figure turned megastar, has arguably defined WWE’s modern era.

Why Roman Reigns For Breakker?

As per a report, there's a pivot taking place backstage regarding Breakker. "From what I've heard, there's a shift. Bron Breakker is being groomed to be the next Roman Reigns. Not next Cena. Roman Reigns. That's a huge deal for him." What exactly that means isn't clear, but the hint here is that WWE was thinking about pushing Breakker as a top babyface like Cena was after his Doctor of Thuganomics run and when he exploded in popularity as the new face of a PG-Era WWE.

WWE tried to push Reigns in a similar way, but it wasn't until he went away, then returned as a heel with Paul Hyman, that the critics started to appreciate how good Reigns actually was.

For Breakker — a former two-time Intercontinental Champion and son of Hall of Famer Rick Steiner — the path ahead is both exciting and a lot to live up to. His recent alignment with Heyman, Bronson Reed, and Seth Rollins is the start of where WWE plans to take him. Alongside the mastermind who helped transform Reigns’ “Tribal Chief” persona into a cultural phenomenon, WWE is serious about elevating him to main-event status.

Can Breakker Pull Off The Transition?

But not everyone is convinced. Fans on X voiced skepticism about the comparison or grooming Breakker to be the next Reigns. Some were praising Breakker’s physical tools but calling out his “limited mic skills” and lack of in-ring variety. Another fan asked, “Why can’t he just be the next Bron Breakker?”

Others pointed out that simply copying Reigns’ blueprint could risk alienating viewers hungry for fresh characters. And, considering Breakker has his own heritage in Scott and Rick Steiner to draw upon, why not use the Steiners as a blueprint for where Breakker's character might go?

Still, the opportunity is there. With WWE’s roster thin on breakout male stars, Breakker’s combination of pedigree, raw power, and marketability makes him a logical choice to carry the company’s torch in a post-Reigns era. Whether he evolves beyond comparisons — and builds a persona that’s uniquely his — may decide if this gamble pays off.