Update on Roman Reigns’ WWE Status Amid Street Fighter Movie Rumors – Speculation has been circulating about Roman Reigns possibly being written off WWE television following a recent attack on RAW, with many fans believing the segment was designed to facilitate his exit ahead of an upcoming film role. Reigns has been rumored to be cast as Akuma in the live-action Street Fighter movie, but a new report by PWInsider indicates that his departure from WWE TV may not be immediate.
According to sources with knowledge of the production schedule, filming for the Street Fighter movie isn’t set to begin until September. Reigns is not expected on set until September 2, 2025, which gives WWE a potential window to continue featuring him in storylines throughout the month of August.
The film’s production is projected to run for approximately four weeks, with Reigns currently scheduled to be involved through the week of September 26. This timeline is dependent on production remaining on schedule, but it suggests that WWE creative still has flexibility to use Reigns leading into the fall.
While the physical toll from his on-screen beatdown may serve as a storyline explanation for a temporary absence, sources note that no firm decision has been made regarding how soon Reigns will be pulled from WWE programming. If needed, he could still make appearances over the next several weeks before stepping away for filming.
Cody Rhodes is also part of the Street Fighter project, reportedly playing the role of Guile. However, Rhodes’ filming obligations are expected to be significantly shorter in duration compared to Reigns, meaning his WWE schedule will likely be less impacted.
At this time, there has been no official announcement from WWE or the film studio regarding the casting of either Reigns or Rhodes, but industry insiders continue to confirm their involvement.
As of now, WWE has not formally confirmed any changes to Reigns’ schedule, and it remains to be seen whether his latest on-screen injury will translate into a prolonged hiatus or a brief storyline absence.
Update on Roman Reigns’ WWE Status Amid Street Fighter Movie Rumors
