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Is Roman Reigns planning to return to WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2025?
Is Roman Reigns planning to return to WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2025?

Time of India

time21 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Is Roman Reigns planning to return to WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2025?

(Image via WWE) Wrestling fans may soon witness the return of one of WWE's most formidable figures, Roman Reigns. After a long hiatus, it seems The OTC is finally preparing to make a comeback this time at SummerSlam to reclaim its top-tier status spectacularly. Though the company has not formally announced anything regarding Reigns' return date but sourcing his name during creative meetings is hinting at plans that he is probably going to return back in the ring. However, reports suggest that in the coming weeks, fans can expect some on-screen hints across Raw and SmackDown, where the promotions usually tease such returns via backstage segments, cryptic promos, or replays of past altercations. Reports suggest Roman Reigns is planning to return to WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2025 WWE appears to be preparing the deck for SummerSlam 2025, with Roman Reigns' return emerging as a key component of the event, shaking up WWE's landscape. The OTC was last seen in a major premium live event at the recently held WrestleMania 41 in a triple-threat match against Seth Rollins and CM Punk . However, he appeared on an episode of RAW after WrestleMania 41. According to WrestleVotes , Roman Reigns' name has recently surfaced in WWE's internal discussions—a sign that the company may be laying the groundwork for his long-awaited comeback. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mustafa Hamzah: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo It is, however, being reported that no official return date has been announced. This type of internal movement is typically a strong indicator that creative plans are being finalized, but sources suggest that Reigns could be back in time for WWE SummerSlam 2025, one of the company's biggest premium live events of the year. Now, as SummerSlam approaches, WWE is gearing up to reinsert 'The head of the table' into the championship picture as Reigns' return would not only boost viewership but would bring fresh momentum into ongoing storylines. Roman Reigns confirmed for a role in the Street Fighter movie Despite his speculation to join SummerSlam 2025 after a long hiatus, Roman Reigns is currently busy with his shooting schedule in the Street Fighter movie. He was rumored to be in the running for a role in the upcoming live-action movie. According to Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Sneider, Reigns' role as Akuma has now been confirmed in a new report for another role in the movie. Also Read : From WWE to Street Fighter: Roman Reigns' top 3 Hollywood roles so far Reigns' past filmography includes Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and a voice-acting role on Disney's Elena of Avalor series. The new Street Fighter film is a new live-action film based on the iconic Street Fighter video game series. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.

Roman Reigns set for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Here's who he might battle on his return
Roman Reigns set for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Here's who he might battle on his return

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Roman Reigns set for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Here's who he might battle on his return

Image via WWE Roman Reigns 's last appearance on WWE television programming came on the RAW after WrestleMania 41. The Tribal Chief was taken out of commission by Seth Rollins and his new accomplice, Bron Breakker. Since that night, he has been absent from TV while being spotted in outside appearances. However, in a new update by WrestleVotes, it was stated that Reigns will make his return before SummerSlam. The report stated, "Roman Reigns is set to return to WWE before SummerSlam. Preparations for his comeback have already begun, including merchandising and marketing efforts." With The OTC's return reportedly on the horizon, here are three opponents that he could face at the Biggest Party of the Summer this year: 3. Bron Breakker During Roman Reigns' last televised appearance in WWE, he was destroyed by Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, both of whom cemented their alliance with Reigns' former Wiseman, Paul Heyman. It can be expected that he would go after them, but Rollins would ask his cohort to take care of The OTC. This would set up a huge 'Spear vs Spear' match at SummerSlam, while also being the biggest match to date for the rising career of Breakker, who could produce a hard-hitting match against Reigns. 2. CM Punk CM Punk has called out Roman Reigns on numerous occasions ever since he came back to WWE in 2023. The Best in the World was also engaged in a feud with Reigns heading into WrestleMania 41. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vaastu Complaint: 2/3/4 BHK Homes: Hiranandani Fortune City Hiranandani Fortune City Enquire Now Undo He slithered Paul Heyman to his side for the match as part of the favor owed to him. This could see Reigns going after Punk after returning, blaming him for the tensions between Heyman and himself that prevailed, setting the stage for their epic clash at WWE SummerSlam this year. 1. Seth Rollins The one true blockbuster match for Roman Reigns at this year's history making SummerSlam would be against none other than his most storied rival in WWE, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. The Visionary is on his most powerful run in the company and snatched Reigns' trusted companion, Paul Heyman, at WrestleMania 41. As mentioned, he also took him out on the RAW after Mania and has been firing shots at him. The OTC's return could see him go right after Rollins and have his chance at revenge in a one-on-one match at WWE SummerSlam. Also read: Who has AEW star Mercedes Mone dated? A closer look at her private love life Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.

Roman Reigns spotted off-duty after vanishing from WWE post-WrestleMania
Roman Reigns spotted off-duty after vanishing from WWE post-WrestleMania

Time of India

time02-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Roman Reigns spotted off-duty after vanishing from WWE post-WrestleMania

was spotted in his first appearance after being assaulted at WrestleMania 41. Roman Reigns did not have the best of WrestleMania season this year. He lost in the main event of Night 1 of the show and faced betrayal from his trusted Wiseman, Paul Heyman. Moreover, his last appearance on television also did not end well and he has been absent since that night. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For the first time in months, The OTC has been spotted in public. Roman Reigns stepped out casually outside WWE In a post on Instagram, a fan was spotted posing with Roman Reigns in Hollywood, Florida. He went low key wearing a casual blue shirt and black shorts and posed with the fan. The fan captioned, 'Practicing my pins and my poses@romanreigns #WWE #tribalchief.' Roman Reigns has been absent from WWE television programming since the night after WrestleMania 41. On that night, he came out in the closing segment of the show to confront Paul Heyman, and the man who corrupted him to betray Reigns, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. The Tribal Chief got the upper handhand for a bit, but was taken down by the newest Paul Heyman Guy, Bron Breakker. Since then, the record-setting World Champion has been reportedly exploring options outside WWE. He has been rumored to be in talks for a role in the live-action version of The Street Fighter movie. Most recently, Roman Reigns was announced to be a part of the comedy film, The Pickup, which is set to release on August 6th on Amazon Prime. As for his WWE return, Reigns has not been advertised for any event leading up to their next Premium Live Event, Money in the Bank coming up in a week. The same is the case for the event after that, Night of Champions, in Saudi Arabia, although he is expected to be a part of that event. Lastly, Reigns has been advertised for SummerSlam, which will be a two-night event for the first time. With no clear picture at the moment, it remains to be seen when Roman Reigns will actually make his WWE return. Also read:

Is Roman Reigns returning? Paul Heyman's WWE RAW tease raises eyebrows
Is Roman Reigns returning? Paul Heyman's WWE RAW tease raises eyebrows

Time of India

time27-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Is Roman Reigns returning? Paul Heyman's WWE RAW tease raises eyebrows

रोमन रेंस और पॉल हेमैन Roman Reigns ' former Wiseman, Paul Heyman, might have teased his return coming soon. Roman Reigns has been inactive since the culmination of the WrestleMania season this year. The WWE Universe has been loud for weeks to see The OTC back on WWE television programming. The hype was fueled further by a promo by his former Wiseman, Paul Heyman, who seemingly dropped major references about his former Tribal Chief. Paul Heyman hinted at Roman Reigns' return to WWE The May 26th edition of Monday Night RAW opened with Paul Heyman making his way to the ring with his new faction, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and their latest member, Big Bronson Reed. The four of them stood side by side inside the squared circle and Heyman began to address the audience. During that promo, he noticeably made references to Roman Reigns. The WWE Hall of Famer, in his true fashion, put over the young stars of this group, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, hinting at progressive futures for each of them. During his address towards Bron Breakker, he stressed heavily on the word 'Bloodline,' which is a reference to his time with Roman Reigns. He then turned his attention to The Visionary, Seth Rollins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Heyman began with a familiar stance, saying, "Acknowledge Seth Rollins", dropping to a nearly similar pose as he did back in the day with Reigns. This looked like a direct nod to Roman Reigns, who used to start his promos by asking the fans to acknowledge him and Heyman following suit. Roman Reigns was last seen on RAW after the WrestleMania 41 episode. He came down to the ring to get some payback on Paul Heyman, who betrayed him at WrestleMania, and Seth Rollins, who snatched his Wiseman from him. He and CM Punk, who both had common enemies, were left beaten down by Rollins and Bron Breakker, who was revealed as the newest Paul Heyman Guy. With Reigns' return majorly teased on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW, it will be interesting to see if the fans could see The OTC back, which would not be good for his foes. Also read: WWE RAW Results & Highlights (5/26/25): CM Punk crashes Seth Rollins' win, Liv Morgan is back and more Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

WWE Raw April 28: Sami Zayn rejects Seth Rollins' offer, gets destroyed by Bron Breakker
WWE Raw April 28: Sami Zayn rejects Seth Rollins' offer, gets destroyed by Bron Breakker

Time of India

time29-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

WWE Raw April 28: Sami Zayn rejects Seth Rollins' offer, gets destroyed by Bron Breakker

WWE Raw April 28: Sami Zayn confronted Seth Rollins in the opening segment of the night and asked him to move to SmackDown if he did not want to align with him and Paul Heyman. Later in the night, Sami rejected the offer and asked the former World Heavyweight to 'go to hell. This led to a match between the Canadian star and Bron Breakker, the newest 'Paul Heyman Guy'. WWE Raw: Bron Breakker wrecks Sami Zayn Sami Zayn confronted Seth Rollins during the opening segment of WWE Raw and called him a 'hypocrite' for aligning with Heyman. He also accused him of being 'jealous' of Roman Reigns. Following this, 'The Visionary' asked him to go to SmackDown. Later in the night, Sami Zayn rejected the offer and found himself in a match against Bron Breakker. The two put on a competitive contest in the main event. BREAKKER SPEARS ZAYN#WWERAW However, in the end, The Badass' raw power proved to be too much for Sami Zayn to handle. Bron Breakker destroyed him with multiple spears as Seth Rollins looked on. The former Shield member then hit Sami Zayn with a curb stomp after the referee stopped the match and awarded it to the young Steiner. Here's what happened last week Bron Breakker aligned with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman last week on Raw. He attacked Roman Reigns after 'The OTC' tried to spear Heyman and also delivered one to CM Punk. He went on to spear Reigns through the barricade, laying him out. This angle has essentially transformers Bron Breakker into a main eventer. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here

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