Roman Reigns Hilariously Judges Viral Memes with Paul Heyman in WWE 2K25 Promo

In a side-splitting yet commanding video released by IGN on February 28, 2025, WWE’s reigning Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, teamed up with his ever-loyal “Wise Man,” Paul Heyman, to react to a slew of internet memes centered around the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Titled *“WWE’s Roman Reigns Reacts to Roman Reigns Memes,”* the segment doubled as a promotional push for *WWE 2K25*, where Reigns graces the cover, while showcasing his larger-than-life persona and razor-sharp wit. The result? A masterclass in charisma that has fans buzzing, laughing, and, of course, acknowledging their Tribal Chief.

The video kicks off with Heyman’s signature flair, introducing himself as the consigliere to Reigns while playfully jabbing at IGN’s “filthy little freaks” and dismissing a cheesy catchphrase suggestion—“You can’t spell Reigns without IGN”—as beneath their standards. From there, the duo dives into a curated batch of memes, with Reigns delivering unfiltered verdicts on a scale of 1 to 10. What unfolds is a blend of humor, self-awareness, and a touch of arrogance that only the Head of the Table could pull off, all while reinforcing his dominant persona ahead of *WWE 2K25*’s release.

One standout moment comes early when Reigns evaluates a meme captioned, “Find you someone that looks at you the way Paul Heyman looks at Roman Reigns.” Featuring a photo of Heyman gazing adoringly at his Tribal Chief, the meme earns a rare 10 from Reigns, who exchanges heartfelt “I love yous” with his Wise Man. The chemistry between the two shines, offering a glimpse into the real bond that fuels their on-screen dynamic. Conversely, a meme referencing his “Big Dog” era—“If you don’t love me at my Big Dog, you don’t deserve me at my Tribal Chief”—gets a lukewarm 5. “There is no Big Dog. He’s dead now,” Reigns quips, burying his past persona with ruthless finality.

Sports fans got a kick out of another entry: a playoff-themed meme showing Reigns keeping CM Punk at bay, styled as the Steelers blocking the Browns. While the photo earns praise for capturing a triumphant moment, Reigns trashes the football analogy. “Cleveland sucks. Pittsburgh sucks. Niner gang,” he declares, waving off the teams as “irrelevant” and settling on a 4. His disdain for the comparison—and subtle nod to his San Francisco 49ers fandom—adds a layer of personality that fans can’t get enough of.

Reigns also shines when reflecting on his commanding presence. A meme of a dog eagerly awaiting its owner, captioned “Acknowledge me,” earns a perfect 10. “You walk in, you demand respect,” he says, painting himself as the ultimate alpha whose arrival demands celebration. It’s a sentiment echoed in another high-scorer: “Haters gonna hate, Roman gonna Reign,” which he awards a 10, confidently asserting, “That’s been happening since the beginning. It ain’t gonna change anytime soon.” These moments reinforce why Reigns remains a polarizing yet undeniable force in WWE.

Not every meme hits the mark, though. A throwback photo of a teenage Reigns with a Trish Stratus autograph gets a middling 5, with Reigns acknowledging the Hall of Famer’s legacy but brushing it off as “clingy” nostalgia. An AI-generated image claiming he doesn’t celebrate holidays fares worse, sparking mock outrage. “How could that be accurate at all?” he protests, pointing out the absurdity of the orgasmic expression plastered on his face. “This is a PG situation here!” Settling on a 5, he and Heyman marvel at AI’s advancements while dismissing the meme as “fake.”

The video wraps with Heyman flipping the script on IGN’s earlier catchphrase flop, landing on “You can’t spell filth without IGN”—a cheeky parting shot that ties the segment together. Reigns, ever the showman, leaves fans with a taste of his duality: a Tribal Chief who’s both the “good guy” bringing “love and happiness” and the dominant force ready to crush dissent. The plug for *WWE 2K25* feels seamless, with suggestions to check out Cody Rhodes’ meme reactions or Reigns and Heyman’s *WWE 2K25* gameplay footage.

This meme reaction video isn’t just a promotional gimmick—it’s a testament to Reigns’ ability to captivate beyond the ring. His blend of humor, confidence, and subtle jabs at rivals like Punk keeps him at the forefront of WWE’s cultural conversation. For fans, it’s a chance to see the man behind the myth, while for *WWE 2K25* players, it’s a hype-building preview of the Tribal Chief’s in-game reign. As WrestleMania 41 looms, one thing is clear: Roman Reigns isn’t just reacting to memes—he’s shaping the narrative, one “acknowledge me” at a time.