Is Roman Reigns set for a surprise return? WWE teases something big

Time of India

12-07-2025

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns (Image via WWE)
Saturday Night's Main Event XL could turn into one of the most unforgettable nights in
WWE
this year. While fans are excited for the showdown between
Seth Rollins
and LA Knight, unexpected twists on SmackDown have opened the door for something even bigger, the shocking return of
Roman Reigns
.
After months away, the Original Tribal Chief might be stepping back into the spotlight. But this time, it may be for more than just a comeback. With the power balance shifting on RAW and SmackDown, Reigns could arrive right when WWE needs him the most.
LA Knight's spot in danger as tensions rise
Seth Rollins
has been at war with several top names since forming his faction, and
LA Knight
has been a major target. Their feud has grown intense in recent weeks, building toward their match at Saturday Night's Main Event XL.
But during the latest SmackDown, things took a sharp turn.
Knight teamed up with
Jimmy Uso
to face
Solo Sikoa
and JC Mateo, yet after the match, he was ambushed by
Bron Breakker
and Bronson Reed. With Knight possibly injured, WWE might be forced to find a replacement at the last minute. That's where the real news begins, could Roman Reigns return?
Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed take out LA Knight: SmackDown, July 11, 2025
Reigns has not been seen since being taken out by Rollins and Breakker after WrestleMania 41, but his name keeps popping up on television, fueling excitement that his return is near.
A Roman–Rollins showdown would instantly raise the stakes and create headlines worldwide.
WWE Hall of Famer backs a reunited Bloodline
The return of
Roman Reigns
could also bring back something fans have dearly missed, the Original Bloodline. Along with names like Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu, there is talk of the family again uniting. WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, on his podcast, Rikishi Fatu Off The Top, even addressed the idea of becoming part of it:
Hello! - Rikishi Fatu - Off The Top (Episode 66)
'Well, you know, to be honest, I think when it comes to those guys, you need the player, players.
Definitely, Roman Reigns has to be in that conversation. Would it make sense to come back and have Roman with Big Jim, with Jacob and Jey? You follow me? You know, maybe there's a new Wiseman there with the [OG] Bloodline. There's something people, you know, just—they've been waiting; they've been asking, and, you know what I mean, for me, I was, like, you know, I was like, to give the fans what they want.
'
Adding Rikishi as Wiseman would give the Bloodline a fresh voice and a wealth of experience.
It would also deepen the family storyline, creating must‑see television week after week.
With the two‑night SummerSlam on August 2 and 3 quickly approaching, a surprise return at SNME could light the fuse for an epic main event on the grand stage. Merch sales, crowd energy, and rumors would skyrocket, giving WWE yet another blockbuster summer moment.
Roman Reigns (Image via WWE)
Roman Reigns' return to the spotlight could completely shake up WWE's landscape. Whether he steps into battle with Seth Rollins or begins a Bloodline reunion, the Tribal Chief's comeback might steal the show at Saturday Night's Main Event, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in WWE's biggest storylines.
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