Published: Dec 22, 2021 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Dec 22, 2021 by Sanchez Taylor
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WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns gained more followers on Instagram than any other wrestler in 2021, as per digital growth agency LoveUX .
2021 has been the Tribal Chief’s year. Starting the year off at Universal Champion, Reigns has successfully defended his title 13 times this year, conquering the likes of Edge, Bryan Danielson and Brock Lesnar.
According to data provided by LoveUX, Reigns has also conquered Instagram. This year, the Tribal Chief gained 1.65 million new followers. Eva Marie gained the second highest number of new followers within wrestling, with 584,768 users following her. Bianca Belair earned the #3 spot, with 542,685 new followers.
Here are the 20 wrestlers who had the the highest Instagram growth in 2021:
- Roman Reigns – 1,651,702
- Eva Marie – 584,768
- Bianca Belair – 542,685
- Alexa Bliss – 464,262
- Zelina Vega – 442,689
- Rhea Ripley – 318,014
- Drew McIntyre – 307,241
- Sasha Banks – 270,222
- Becky Lynch – 260,660
- Mandy Rose – 255,894
- Bobby Lashley – 249,326
- The Miz – 247,945
- Charlotte Flair – 226,938
- Goldberg – 225,889
- Jade Cargill – 219,104
- Edge – 214,829
- Randy Orton – 214,796
- Riddle – 211,455
- Tay Conti – 204,721
- Carmella – 187,107
You can view the full data chart here.
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