The anticipation surrounding the Roman Reigns SummerSlam injury update has reached new heights, as the WWE Universe wonders if Roman Reigns will return to action following his shocking WrestleMania setback. With SummerSlam just weeks away and uncertainty swirling about Reigns’ status, the potential for an abrupt absence after a dramatic attack has ignited speculation about the next chapter for The Tribal Chief.
Uncertainty Surrounds Roman Reigns Ahead of SummerSlam
Since his loss at Night 1 of WrestleMania, Roman Reigns has not appeared on WWE television, leaving his fans anxious for updates. The Triple Threat match that saw Reigns pinned by Seth Rollins—following Paul Heyman’s betrayal—set off a chain of events, with both Reigns and CM Punk being targeted by Seth Rollins and his new enforcer, Bron Breakker, on the following RAW episode. While Punk joined forces with Sami Zayn and Jey Uso to oppose Rollins and his allies, Reigns and the rest of the OG Bloodline have been recuperating, stirring conversations about when and how Reigns will return, particularly in the context of SummerSlam.
WWE insiders have hinted that if Reigns is cleared in time for the summer spectacle, he will likely be seeking retribution against Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker. The latest storylines suggest that the stage may be set for a clash between Reigns and one of these rivals at SummerSlam, with potential for chaos reminiscent of his surprise meddling in last year’s main event.
Upcoming Filming Schedule May Force Reigns Off WWE TV
Complicating matters, Roman Reigns is scheduled to begin filming for the upcoming Street Fighter movie in August, alongside Cody Rhodes, another major WWE name. This new commitment means WWE creative needs to orchestrate a credible exit from regular programming for Reigns soon after SummerSlam. Industry observers speculate that an “injury angle”—involving a dramatic on-screen attack—might be the strategy the company adopts to temporarily write Reigns out of WWE storylines while he fulfills his Hollywood role.
Possible SummerSlam Encounters: Rollins, Breakker, and Reed in the Mix
The WWE universe is keenly debating who will face Reigns at SummerSlam, with Bron Breakker viewed as the more likely opponent due to the ongoing Rollins-CM Punk feud, which is poised to headline the premium live event. Yet, another wild card emerges: Bronson Reed. Known for his powerhouse presence and devastating Tsunami move, Reed could enter the fray during or after Reigns’ match, delivering a beatdown reminiscent of his recent attack on Seth Rollins.
The tension among these superstars is not new. At Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, Reigns and Reed represented opposing factions—OG Bloodline and the so-called bootleg Bloodline. Should Reed and Breakker join forces against Reigns at SummerSlam, the resulting betrayal could push Jey Uso and Sami Zayn to continue fighting Rollins and company in support of Reigns, potentially setting the stage for an OG Bloodline reunion upon Reigns’ eventual return from movie commitments.
Longstanding Grudge Could Culminate at WrestleMania 42
Seth Rollins versus CM Punk is heavily rumored as one of SummerSlam’s marquee matches, possibly with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. This clash is expected to conclude the protracted feud between these two towering figures, freeing Rollins for new rivalries. Should Rollins emerge victorious and Reigns return reinvigorated, WWE fans may witness the long-awaited grudge match between Reigns and Rollins at WrestleMania 42.
A showdown between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins would reignite a rivalry marked by unresolved issues and nearly a decade without a clean one-on-one victory. During Reigns’ record 1,316-day championship reign, only Rollins and Cody Rhodes managed to best him in singles matches. Their previous clash at the Royal Rumble 2022 PLE ended in controversy when Rollins psychologically rattled Reigns, prompting The Tribal Chief to snap and unleash a brutal steel chair assault.
This steel chair incident continues to symbolize the turmoil at the heart of their relationship, echoing back to a betrayal that altered the landscape of professional wrestling over a decade ago. As SummerSlam approaches and Reigns’ future remains uncertain, the path for both superstars appears fraught with emotional weight and seething rivalry, setting the scene for monumental confrontations in WWE’s immediate future.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Roman Reigns’ illness?
A. A few days after he came back, WWE put out a documentary about one of their top stars. In it, they shared, for the first time, that Reigns had been dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a type of blood cancer that can be treated but not cured, for more than ten years.
