Interest in Roman Reigns retirement update has been growing as WWE fans look for clues about his potential exit from the squared circle. Recent reports indicate that while there have been discussions about his eventual retirement, Reigns is expected to remain with WWE well into the future, with no immediate plans to step away from wrestling.
Roman Reigns, a central figure in WWE storylines, has previously given hints that the conclusion of his in-ring career is approaching, but his current contract extends to WrestleMania 42. Industry insiders, including Fightful, state that Reigns is expected to negotiate a fresh deal, keeping him active through at least 2027 or even 2028. These arrangements make it unlikely that Reigns will retire before then, allaying concerns among fans and officials about his near-term status in the company.
Return of a Multiple-Time Tag Team Champion on the Horizon
Chad Gable, a former tag team champion and leader of the American Made faction, has been absent from WWE programming since June 2025 due to a rotator cuff injury. During his time away, his group has seen diminished presence on Monday Night RAW and his ‘El Grande Americano’ character has been assumed by Ludwig Kaiser. According to reports from Fightful Select, preparations are underway for Gable’s return, potentially in time for the 2026 Royal Rumble. If this timeline holds, a rivalry could erupt between Gable and Kaiser, pitting two versions of the El Grande Americano persona against each other.
WWE RAW Faces Setback on Netflix Rankings
WWE suffered a notable setback as the December 22 episode of Monday Night RAW did not make it into the Netflix Global Top 10 or the top charts in the United States. This shortfall is believed to be partially due to the episode being pre-taped for the holiday season, which led to spoilers being released online ahead of time. The dominance of “Stranger Things,” with all of its five seasons taking the lead on the streaming charts, further contributed to RAW’s absence from the upper ranks. This result poses concerns for WWE as it approaches the one-year anniversary of its Netflix partnership, highlighting the challenges of maintaining momentum during competitive programming periods.
Karrion Kross Opens Up About Possible Return to AAA
Karrion Kross, known as the Herald of Doomsday, recently addressed the idea of making a comeback to AAA, WWE’s affiliated organization. Speaking to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Kross explained that, while he maintains frequent contact with AAA’s Konnan, a return is complicated by shifts in company hierarchy since WWE’s acquisition. The process of rejoining AAA now involves a different approval chain, making Kross’s return to Mexico less certain following his departure from the Stamford-based WWE.
Potential WWE Return for Chris Jericho Following AEW Contract Expiry
Chris Jericho, the world-renowned former AEW and World Heavyweight Champion, is nearing the conclusion of his AEW contract, set to expire on December 31. According to insight from the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, there is the possibility of Jericho reappearing in WWE as soon as the first week of 2026. Although Meltzer clarified that he has not received confirmation of Jericho’s signing with WWE, he corroborated that, from a legal standpoint, Jericho’s return could happen as early as the January 5 episode of RAW. This development could mark a significant moment for WWE fans and further shift the ongoing narrative within the wrestling landscape.
The intense atmosphere and swirling rumors, especially about Roman Reigns’ future, underscore this period of transformation within WWE. With high-profile returns hinted and the company adjusting to new media challenges, the coming months promise to shape both the storylines and business direction of professional wrestling’s top promotion.
"I've heard plans from WWE for him but not that he was signed. That goes back months. He could be on Raw next Monday legally. There have been rumors of that. Knowing him, I think that he'd want to debut when people don't expect it."
– Dave Meltzerhttps://t.co/xmUQj89Onm pic.twitter.com/ndJhD2Q7VD
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) December 30, 2025
