Roman Reigns Names DCEU Star Who Could Be a WWE Superstar

The Tribal Chief believes Jason Momoa has the tools to succeed in pro wrestling.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:50am

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In a recent interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns named actor Jason Momoa as someone he believes could thrive as a WWE Superstar. Reigns praised Momoa's physical attributes, charisma, and eccentric personality as qualities that would suit the world of professional wrestling.

Why it matters

This cross-promotion between WWE and the DCEU highlights the growing trend of Hollywood stars transitioning into the world of sports entertainment. Momoa's potential WWE involvement could generate significant buzz and attract new fans to the product.

The details

Reigns, who is set to face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42, believes Momoa has "all the tools" to succeed in WWE. The Aquaman actor previously shared his potential wrestling name as "Jason 'The Dirtbag' Momoa" during an interview. Reigns and fellow WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes will also be starring in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, further blurring the lines between Hollywood and the squared circle.

  • Reigns' comments were made during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada in the coming weeks.
  • The Street Fighter movie starring Reigns and Rhodes is set to release on October 16, 2026.

The players

Roman Reigns

A top WWE Superstar known as "The Tribal Chief" who is set to face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Jason Momoa

An actor known for his role as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) who Reigns believes has the potential to become a successful WWE Superstar.

CM Punk

A former WWE Champion who will be facing Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Cody Rhodes

A WWE Superstar who will be starring alongside Reigns in the upcoming Street Fighter movie.

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What they’re saying

“When I'm done, Jason, it's all yours. I think he would be great, to be honest. He's got obviously all the tools, physically. He has a great charisma about him. If you've been around him and he's eccentric. He's a little bit different. So I think he would fit in good with us, for sure.”

— Roman Reigns

“I'm going to go with 'The Dirtbag,' Jason 'The Dirtbag Momoa'.”

— Jason Momoa

What’s next

Reigns and CM Punk's match for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas will be a highly anticipated main event.

The takeaway

The potential crossover between WWE and Hollywood stars like Jason Momoa highlights the growing popularity and mainstream appeal of sports entertainment. This type of collaboration can help attract new fans to the WWE product and further blur the lines between the worlds of wrestling and acting.