Roman Reigns made a surprising comeback on WWE RAW, abandoning his familiar ‘OTC’ title for a fresh ‘OTC1’ identity. This unexpected moment unfolded shortly after CM Punk won the Gauntlet Match against Bron Breakker to become the contender for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.
As Bronson Reed prepared to execute a double Tsunami move on CM Punk and Uso, Reigns intervened, delivering Superman Punches to both Bronson and Bron Breakker before spearing Auszilla, forcing them out of the ring. Paul Heyman’s stunned reaction captured the shock felt by many fans watching.
The WWE Universe took notice immediately after the event, as WWEShop.com released new Roman Reigns merchandise labeled ‘OTC1.’ This rebranding, standing for Original Tribal Chief 1, highlights Reigns’s status as The Head of the Table and likely signals a new chapter in his WWE persona.
The Changing Dynamic Between Roman Reigns and CM Punk
After his dominant showing against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, Roman Reigns assisted his cousin, Main Event Jey, to stand. However, when CM Punk, his rival from WrestleMania 41, extended his hand, Reigns declined the gesture. This tension keeps speculation alive about whether the two will eventually unite against Seth Rollins or continue their rivalry.
Reigns’s return not only reignites existing storylines but also sets the stage for further developments involving key WWE figures, as the path toward SummerSlam heats up.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Roman Reigns’ illness?
A. Just a few days after he came back, WWE released a documentary about one of their top stars. It showed that Reigns had been dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia for more than ten years. This type of blood cancer can be treated but cannot be cured.
