Roman Reigns Wears Nike Kobe 9 Customs on Raw Debut

WWE made history on January 6th by kicking off Monday Night Raw on Netflix in front of 17,000 fans at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The star-studded event featured big names like The Rock, John Cena, and The Undertaker, but none shone brighter than Roman Reigns.

If you’re a fan of both pro wrestling and sneakers, chances are you can’t help but notice what’s on Roman’s feet when he enters the ring. While Nike Inc. hasn’t officially announced a partnership, Reigns exclusively wears Nikes and Air Jordans, showcasing his best footwear on every major occasion. On January 6th, he rocked his game with custom Nike Kobe 9 Protro sneakers designed by @CoesSneakers.

These exclusive kicks, based on the Kobe 9 “Halo” model, are truly one-of-a-kind, featuring a sporty red knit upper and intricate athlete-specific details. The color scheme in red, black, and white is in homage to Roman’s connection to The Bloodline, a WWE storyline revolving around the legendary Anoaʻi family from Samoa.

In a thrilling match on Raw on Netflix, Roman Reigns defeated his cousin Solo Sikoa and claimed the Ula Fala, establishing himself as the “Tribal Chief” of the Anoaʻi family. As a mark of acknowledgment, his cousin and wrestling icon The Rock honored Roman by draping the symbol of prestige around his neck after the match.