Roman Reigns regrets 'Sufferin Succotash' promo

Roman Reigns reflected on a difficult period early in his career when he faced significant skepticism from fans. This skepticism quickly evolved into outright hostility toward his character and performances.

A notable moment occurred in early 2015 during an episode of SmackDown. Reigns delivered a promo that included the line about being full of sufferin succotash, which contributed to fan rejection.

In a recent interview, Reigns discussed that stretch of his career. He noted that despite delivering strong work since then, fans continue to reference the sufferin succotash promo from over a decade ago.

Reigns expressed that there are a few specific promos, segments, and match finishes from that time he would now approach differently. He indicated he would push back against certain creative decisions.

The awkward phase of Reigns' career is viewed as having added depth to his eventual Tribal Chief persona. It highlights the growth he has shown as a performer over the years.