Roman Reigns suffers rare losses: 4 wrestlers remain undefeated against him

Roman Reigns has dominated WWE for years, but four former WWE superstars still own undefeated records against him in singles matches.

Which wrestlers have never lost to Roman Reigns?

Four former WWE stars have faced Roman Reigns in singles competition and never tasted defeat. Shane McMahon, Bubba Ray Dudley, Xavier Woods and Batista each hold wins or disqualification victories over the current World Heavyweight Champion.

Shane McMahon’s win came at WWE Super ShowDown in 2019. With Drew McIntyre at ringside, McMahon capitalized on a referee distraction to hit a Pedigree and pin Reigns for the pinfall. The victory capped a brief but memorable run for McMahon as the self-proclaimed “Best in the World.”

Bubba Ray Dudley’s lone singles win over Reigns took place on SmackDown in 2016. After a short exchange, Reigns dragged Dudley’s head into the announcer’s table repeatedly, drawing a disqualification. D-Von Dudley then ran in to help his brother, but the result still counted in Bubba Ray’s favor.

Xavier Woods nearly pulled off the biggest singles upset of Reigns’ career. In November 2021, Woods faced the OTC version of Reigns with a brutal stipulation: the loser had to kneel to the winner. Woods nearly forced Reigns to submit, but the Usos interfered, costing Woods the match via disqualification. He still earned the win on a technicality.

Batista’s undefeated record against Reigns stems from a 2014 match at WWE Battleground. Batista hit a Batista Bomb on the returning Reigns to pick up the pinfall. The win came during a period when Reigns was still adjusting to life as a top singles competitor.

Why these wins still matter for Roman Reigns

Reigns has amassed seven world titles and ruled as WWE’s top champion for years. Yet these four victories remind fans that even the most dominant champions can be beaten: at least once. Each win is a footnote in Reigns’ resume, but they stand out because they happened in singles competition.

McMahon’s victory is the most unlikely. A corporate executive turned wrestler, McMahon stepped into the ring against Reigns with no formal training and walked away with the win. Dudley’s disqualification win shows Reigns’ temper can be exploited. Woods’ near-miss proves even the Bloodline’s interference has limits. Batista’s win highlights that Reigns’ early years were still a work in progress.

What’s next for Roman Reigns after these losses?

Reigns is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. The match is a grudge rematch with deep personal history. Rollins has never beaten Reigns in a singles match at a major WWE pay-per-view or TV special, though Reigns did beat him at a 2022 house show.

The Bloodline’s dominance continues, but Reigns’ undefeated streak in marquee singles matches is under the microscope. Rollins has repeatedly called out Reigns’ reliance on the faction’s interference. If Rollins can avoid the Usos’ interference, he may finally break Reigns’ streak at a major event.

For Reigns, the focus remains on extending his reign. He has already surpassed legends like John Cena and Triple H in longevity. Yet the memory of these four losses lingers: proof that even the most dominant champions can be challenged.