Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ WWE Return and Plans – Roman Reigns is expected to make his long‑awaited return to WWE programming at the Royal Rumble, but early indications suggest the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion won’t be stepping back into the title picture right away. According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Reigns is currently not included in WWE’s immediate championship plans as the company reshapes its creative direction heading into WrestleMania season.
Dave Meltzer reports that internal discussions have Reigns positioned outside the WWE Championship storyline for the time being. “We were told that Reigns will be the odd man out of the WWE title picture. He is scheduled to return at the Rumble and one would expect his direction to be clearer there,” Meltzer wrote. This marks a notable shift from earlier plans, which originally called for Reigns to face Cody Rhodes once again at WrestleMania 42 before the company pivoted.
The update arrives at a time when speculation is intensifying around WWE’s top matches for WrestleMania. With Reigns no longer expected to anchor the title scene, attention now turns to what major program he will be slotted into for the biggest event of the year. His star power virtually guarantees a marquee match, but the identity of his opponent remains one of the biggest unanswered questions heading into the Rumble.
The Royal Rumble, set for Saturday, January 31, traditionally serves as the launching point for WWE’s major spring storylines. Reigns’ return will be his first appearance since taking a hiatus, and whatever unfolds at the event is expected to set the tone for his next chapter. With creative plans shifting and the WrestleMania landscape still forming, all eyes will be on how WWE reintroduces the “Tribal Chief” into the mix.
Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ WWE Return and Plans
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