Roman Reigns Swings a Cricket Bat in Perth, Fans Compare It to Steve Smith and Virat Kohli
Roman Reigns didn’t just get a big reaction at the recent WWE Crown Jewel, he grabbed the attention of Aussie sports fans too, if only for a few seconds. During the Australian Street Fight part of the show, the ‘Tribal Chief’ pulled out a cricket bat and hit Bronson Reed, sending him flying out of the ring.
The commentators couldn’t stop reacting to the shocking moment. The commentators were heard screaming, “Just like Steve Smith.” Indeed, it stood as a perfect tribute to the Aussie maestro in front of his home crowd.
The cricket bat wasn’t just thrown in for fun. WWE really wanted to give the ‘Australian Street Fight’ a local touch, and the bat was the perfect addition. When Reigns swung it and sent his opponent flying, it was a flawless moment, and the crowd went wild.
Once the clip hit social media, fans couldn’t stop sharing it, making it go viral. You didn’t need the rules of the match to get the reference made in the commentary. The broadcast team did the translation perfectly.
The live reactions of Reign’s bat lift getting compared to Steve Smith name-checking the Ashes energy on a WWE PLE. That single mention of Smith turned a prop into a cultural bridge.
BATTER UP! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/qytfaTMilR
— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2025
Roman Reigns’ Cricket Bat Moment Wins Over Aussie Fans
The bat didn’t end the match, it just added some extra drama. The final moments turned into classic WWE chaos, with surprise run-ins, a mistake from someone around the Bloodline, and a sudden momentum shift that left the crowd on the edge of their seats before the final pin.
Reed’s strength kept him looking powerful in front of his home fans, but Reigns’ presence stayed strong too, because the big moment came from all the chaos, not a single decisive move. In terms of the story, this pushes the Bloodline tension forward while also showing Reed as more than just a hometown guest. Crossover moments in sports travel when they are visual, native to the host city, and instantly caption-able.
A cricket bat in Perth hit all three nerves. The added dramatic commentary mentioning Steve Smith made it even more viral. However, it did not stop there as Indian fans started mentioning their star Virat Kohli in the context too. International PLEs survive or thrive on local texture. One tailored weapon, one perfect all, and one clean visual can sell an entire city its moment. Perth got the bat while the commentators added the flavour with the Steve Smith stamp. As a result WWE walked away with unmatched attention.
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