TikTok has recently banned Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and one of the top stars in the WWE. Reigns has been the central figure of the highly acclaimed Bloodline story that has been featured extensively on WWE programming in recent years.
With a string of successes in WWE, Reigns currently holds the record for the longest world title reign in decades. His accomplishments have cemented his status as an all-time great in WWE and one of the most beloved superstars in the promotion's history. As expected, Reigns has amassed a massive following on social media, boasting 4.9 million Twitter followers and 1.3 million TikTok followers prior to his ban.
No official explanation has been given for TikTok's ban on Roman Reigns. However, several possibilities can be considered. It is likely that Reigns shared a video of a violent action in the wrestling ring that TikTok deemed inappropriate. Alternatively, the ban may have been a result of threatening remarks made by Reigns during a promotional event. While it is improbable, the ban could also be due to a violation of community guidelines unrelated to wrestling. Another possibility is that Reigns' account was mistakenly banned. Unless Reigns or TikTok provides additional information, WWE fans will remain uncertain about the exact reason for his ban.
Considering Reigns' prominence, it is entirely possible that TikTok may lift the ban. Reigns is the top star in WWE, and his 1.3 million followers and 7.6 million likes on TikTok demonstrate his popularity on the platform. Other WWE wrestlers regularly share videos of their in-ring performances on TikTok without facing any restrictions. Therefore, if showcasing in-ring action was indeed the reason behind Reigns' ban, it is likely that the decision could be reversed.
If Roman Reigns remains prohibited from using TikTok by the time July 7th's episode of Friday Night SmackDown is broadcasted, there is a chance he may discuss the matter on-air. Scheduled to participate in a "Tribal Court" segment, Reigns will go through a mock "trial" following his defeat by former Bloodline member Jey Uso at the recent Money in the Bank event. This loss marked the first time since 2019 that the Head of the Table has been pinned.