Roman Reigns compares Street Fighter role to WWE main event

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Roman Reigns compares Street Fighter role to WWE main event
Summary

Roman Reigns discussed his preparation for playing Akuma in the recent "Street Fighter" film during an interview on the "Notsam" radio show. He treated the role as he would a main event in WWE, focusing on the significant impact his character has in the film’s finale. Reigns shared that his wrestling experience helped him understand character portrayal, although he acknowledged the challenges of acting. The film has received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike, with its opening box office struggling against its reported $82 million budget.

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  • •Reigns plays Akuma in the new Street Fighter film.
  • •He draws parallels between acting and his WWE experience.
  • •The film's budget is reported at $82 million.
  • •Critical response to the film has been divided.
  • •Reigns acknowledges challenges in adapting to acting.
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For his performance as Akuma in "Street Fighter," Roman Reigns was able to draw from his WWE experience, specifically as a main eventer.

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