Roman Reigns spears his way to WWE Championship finals at 'Survivor Series'
Roman Reigns is one victory away from capturing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time in his young career.
#ThePowerhouse @WWERomanReigns has his eyes on the prize...the @WWE World Heavyweight Championship! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/FoLeiUNFZw
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2015
The former Shield enforcer knocked off United States Champion Alberto Del Rio in a semifinal matchup at WWE "Survivor Series" on Sunday night. He'll face either Dean Ambrose or Kevin Owens later in the evening to determine the new World Heavyweight Champion.
#ThePowerhouse @WWERomanReigns awaits the winner of @TheDeanAmbrose vs. @FightOwensFight! #SurvivorSeries #WWETitle pic.twitter.com/KAcqgCkglk
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2015
It was a gutsy effort by the 30-year-old powerhouse, who survived Del Rio's signature cross armbreaker by reversing the maneuver, and dumping his opponent over the top rope. Del Rio missed a dive off the top rope shortly after, with Reigns landing his finishing spear to secure the 3 count.
SPEAR!!! @WWERomanReigns advances to the FINALS of the #WWETitle Tournament! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/tbUSL5VH3j
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 23, 2015
Reigns previously defeated Big Show and Cesaro to advance in the tournament.
WWE's original plan was for Reigns to challenge Seth Rollins in the night's main event for the gold, however, Rollins tore his right ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus, forcing the company to vacate the title and create a tournament to name a new champion.