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Roman Reigns Heading To Hollywood? Former WWE Champion In Talks About Major Role In Video Game Based Movie: Report

Freepressjournal | May 22, 2025 7:39 PM CST

WWE superstar Roman Reigns, is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling today. Known to fans as “The Tribal Chief,” Reigns may soon be making a major leap into Hollywood . The wrestler has openly discussed his interest in exploring acting, and he could be on the brink of landing his biggest role yet.

According to Culture Base, Reigns is reportedly in discussions to join the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter film, based on the legendary video game franchise. While details surrounding his potential role remain under wraps, the movie has also attracted names like Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, and Noah Centineo, all of whom are also reportedly in talks for parts.

Reigns is no stranger to the big screen. His most notable appearance came in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, where he played a supporting role alongside his cousin and global star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He also made a brief appearance in the Netflix comedy The Wrong Missy.

Despite the growing Hollywood buzz, Reigns is not rushing into projects. He's made it clear that he's approaching the transition with care and intent.

"I almost want to model it after (Quentin) Tarantino, where we're not just doing anything and everything. I want to really plot out: I want this one, I want that one."

Will Roman Reigns carry on wrestling in WWE?

Although Reigns hasn’t had a breakout role in Hollywood so far,The Tribal Chief continues to dominate the WWE ring as his future continues to take shape beyond wrestling. In a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, he revealed his current contract with WWE runs through the end of 2026 and has already transitioned into a part-time schedule.

“After I finish the contract that I'm in, we probably got another year or two max. Then it's time to take on a less physical form of entertainment,” he said.