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4 Reasons Why Roman Reigns Hasn't Returned to WWE Yet |
The WWE Universe continues to buzz with anticipation over the return of Roman Reigns. The Original Tribal Chief hasn't been seen since RAW after WrestleMania 41, sparking speculation across the wrestling world.
While CM Punk, who was also attacked at the same time, has returned and is now set to battle John Cena at Night of Champions 2025, Reigns remains absent from WWE programming.
Here are four reasons why the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion is still missing from WWE television:
🛑 4. Giving Other Stars a Chance to Shine
With Seth Rollins’ faction feuding with top stars like LA Knight, Sami Zayn, and Penta, Roman Reigns’ presence would naturally dominate the storyline.LA Knight has been carrying this Seth Rollins faction feud
— #WeWantLAKnight ⭐️ (@LAKnightsGame) June 18, 2025
We need a promo between them this Friday #WeWantLAKnight pic.twitter.com/Hyu0JtfKRQ
To let other wrestlers take the spotlight, WWE may have opted to keep the OTC off-screen for now. His return would shift all narrative focus back to him, which the creative team might be deliberately avoiding.
⚡ 3. Selling Bron Breakker’s Spear
Reigns was last seen attempting to confront Seth Rollins before being obliterated by a surprise Spear from Bron Breakker, who revealed his allegiance to The Visionary.
This move could be kayfabe-sold as a career-altering blow, both physically and psychologically. WWE may be using this prolonged absence to elevate Breakker’s credibility as a threat to even the most dominant stars.
🎯 2. Preparing for a Major SummerSlam 2025 Run
Roman Reigns is officially featured on the promotional material for the upcoming two-night SummerSlam 2025. This hints that the Tribal Chief is expected to play a pivotal role at The Biggest Party of the Summer.Roman Reigns' OTC 10-Star T-Shirt is currently one of the BEST-SELLING apparel on WWEShop. pic.twitter.com/HVMh9ohXB5
— WrestleSeek (@WrestleSeek) June 22, 2025
WWE may be giving him a break now to preserve his aura for a more intensive post-SummerSlam schedule. A surprise return leading to a blockbuster feud is highly anticipated.
đź’Ľ 1. Reigns' Absence Made Seth Rollins’ MITB Win Logical
-Defeated Roman Reigns and CM Punk at In The Main Event Of Wrestlemania
The 2025 Money in the Bank Ladder Match saw Seth Rollins emerge victorious. Fans had widely speculated that Reigns would return and sabotage Rollins’ win.
-Stole Paul Heyman
-Created an Unstoppable Faction
-Became a 2X Mr Money In The Bank
-Tonight, he reclaims The World Heavyweight Championship❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/g4GEqlblkQ
Had Reigns been present, it would have made Seth’s victory illogical due to their deeply personal feud. WWE needed Reigns (and CM Punk) off the card to give Rollins a clean, believable path to the briefcase.
Now that MITB is in the rearview, the stage is set for Reigns to re-enter the fold, possibly to rekindle his rivalry with Seth and reshape the SummerSlam narrative.