Roman Reigns is close to finishing his latest external commitment, with filming for the Street Fighter movie expected to conclude on September 25. Despite completing his work on this project by then, sources confirm that he will not make an appearance on the September 26 episode of WWE SmackDown. This update is part of ongoing speculation surrounding Roman Reigns WWE return update, as fans eagerly await his return to the ring.
Recent WWE Departures and Wrestling Appearances
Jazmyn Nyx has officially ended her tenure with WWE, with her contract expiring in October and not being renewed. After declining WWE’s offer to re-sign, she was removed from television on this week’s NXT episode. Her exit storyline involved her character being written out of Fatal Influence, with Jacy Jayne signaling that the group would continue without Nyx. Meanwhile, Andrade, who left WWE abruptly a few weeks ago, has already been booked for independent shows, including the House of Glory Superclash event in Long Island, New York, suggesting he is actively pursuing opportunities outside WWE.
Masha Slamovich Removed from TNA’s Victory Road Amid Investigation
TNA Wrestling has pulled Masha Slamovich from Friday’s Victory Road event amid an internal probe linked to domestic abuse allegations made by her former partner, AKIRA. Slamovich was scheduled to challenge TNA Knockouts Champion Ash By Elegance but was taken off the card. Additionally, plans for her involvement in a TNA invasion storyline set for WWE NXT were canceled following the allegations.
Ongoing Fan Anticipation and Related Wrestling News
The wrestling world remains tense amid various developments, including backstage updates about cross-promotional NXT vs. TNA storylines and AEW Dynamite surprises in Pittsburgh. John Cena has stirred speculation among WWE fans with cryptic social media posts related to his farewell tour, while there are rumors of a major match between Brock Lesnar and Bron Breakker in WWE’s future. Furthermore, John Cena Sr. has publicly criticized WWE’s handling of his son’s heel turn and the booking of his match against Lesnar at WrestlePalooza.
Implications for Roman Reigns and WWE’s Upcoming Plans
Roman Reigns’ delayed return adds uncertainty to WWE’s immediate programming, especially as the company balances multiple high-profile storylines and talent changes. With Reigns wrapping his film role soon yet still absent from upcoming SmackDown appearances, fans and insiders remain uneasy about when exactly the WWE star will reengage in competition. This period of transition could affect WWE’s booking decisions moving forward, particularly as other top wrestlers like Andrade and Masha Slamovich face their own challenges and WWE navigates storyline shifts.
“AKUMA! ☝🏽@Street_Fighter @Legendary pic.twitter.com/fwJfGq28Oa” Roman Reigns, WWE Superstar
AKUMA! ☝🏽@Street_Fighter @Legendary pic.twitter.com/fwJfGq28Oa
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) September 19, 2025
