Roman Reigns, a wrestling icon, has a storied career marked by championships and a powerful persona. He emerged from a wrestling dynasty, joining WWE in 2010. Reigns battled leukemia twice, remaining in remission through ongoing treatment.

Jimmy Jacobs served as a writer in WWE from March 2015 to November 2017. At the time of his tenure, the ascent of Roman Reigns as the face of the company was coming to fruition. Jacobs worked with a number of top superstars during his time as a writer, including John Cena and Chris Jericho.

While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show ahead of the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns sent a message to everyone else on the WWE roster.