Roman Reigns has responded to a rumor tied to the upcoming Street Fighter movie set, and his reaction is already turning heads among fans who closely follow his long-running rivalry with Cody Rhodes.

While speaking with Adam Glyn, Roman was asked about a story that had been circulating involving his time on the Street Fighter film set. The rumor, which Cody Rhodes had previously referenced, claimed that production kept the two separated and didn’t allow them to be seen together during filming. With speculation growing about what really happened behind the scenes, Roman was asked directly to share his side of the situation.

Instead of brushing it off, Roman acknowledged hearing the same talk and suggested that the situation may not have been initiated by production at all. His response hinted that the request may have come from Cody himself, suggesting nerves may have played a role. Roman Reigns addressed the rumor about being kept apart from Cody Rhodes on the Street Fighter movie set and shared what he had heard about the situation.

“He was a little nervous that I was showing up cuz he got there before me and there was only a couple of days of crossover. So, I think he was a… yeah, you know what it is. The tribal chief comes to town, he gets a little nervous. He don't know what to do. You know what I mean?”

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes have been linked through one of WWE’s biggest rivalries in recent memory, and comments like this only add intrigue as both stars continue expanding into entertainment beyond wrestling.

Do you think Roman Reigns was joking about Cody Rhodes being nervous on the Street Fighter set, or could there be real tension behind the scenes? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you think.

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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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