WWE Star Roman Reigns Could Be Akuma in Street Fighter

Rumors are growing about the live-action Street Fighter film, which Street Fighter fans have long been eagerly awaiting. This time, the rumor suggests that WWE legend Roman Reigns could be in the running for the role of the evil fighter Akuma. A short video he shared on social media, with his red eyes glowing and his gaze directed at the arcade cabinet, further fueled this speculation. This move has excited both WWE viewers and Street Fighter enthusiasts.

Roman Reigns and the Possibility of Akuma

Reigns’s short video has resonated strongly with Street Fighter fans. In the video, the star stands in front of the arcade machine, examines the screen, and winks at the camera, his eyes turning red, which has been interpreted as a reference to Akuma. Akuma first appeared in the series as a secret character in Super Street Fighter II Turbo and has since become one of the most powerful figures in fighting games.

The Street Fighter film will focus on 1993, one of the series’ most popular eras. Ryu and Ken are called back to fight, and Chun-Li invites them to participate in a mysterious tournament. However, the presence of a much darker conspiracy behind the scenes will change the course of events. This situation will force the heroes to confront not only their rivals but also their own pasts.

The film’s cast is already generating considerable interest. Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters, and Callina Liang plays Chun-Li. Jason Momoa will appear as Blanka, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, and Cody Rhodes as Guillermo. Olivier Richters will also portray Zangief, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. The film, which stars David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, has also added many other prominent names to the cast.

A co-production between Paramount Pictures and Legendary, the film is attracting attention with its big budget and star-studded cast. The official casting of Roman Reigns as Akuma could elevate the film to a whole new level for both fighting game fans and WWE fans. The studio also expects this project to usher in a new cinematic universe. The question on Street Fighter fans’ minds is clear: Will Roman Reigns truly take on the role of Akuma, the embodiment of evil’s power? Only time will tell.

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