Roman Reigns’ WWE SummerSlam return plans are underway as the superstar gears up for a comeback ahead of the August event, though he is anticipated to step away from WWE soon after. The wrestling icon recently secured a prominent role as Akuma in the upcoming Street Fighter film, with its main filming set to begin in Australia during August, leading to speculation about his future appearances.
Complicated Main Event Picture and High-Profile Rivalries
Anticipation surrounds Reigns’ likely involvement with Seth Rollins at SummerSlam, as the main event scene remains unpredictable. Seth Rollins’ status as Mr. Money in the Bank may influence the direction of their storyline, with possibilities ranging from a direct confrontation to the inclusion of other major names. CM Punk maintains a strong presence alongside Rollins, joined by Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman, ensuring multiple alliances and rivalries remain in play.
CM Punk is scheduled to face John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions, adding another twist to Reigns’ potential SummerSlam story. Simultaneously, Sami Zayn, LA Knight, and Jey Uso are engaged in their own ongoing disputes with Rollins’ group. How Roman Reigns might insert himself into these rivalries at SummerSlam has yet to be confirmed, but signs point to WWE planning to remove him from television following the event or soon after.
Exit Strategy: Potential for On-Screen Attack
Within this chaotic environment, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed could become pivotal players. Rollins’ allies are likely to target The Tribal Chief, potentially writing Reigns out through a dramatic on-screen attack at SummerSlam. This shift would align with his need to begin work on the Street Fighter movie while creating new storylines for the weeks and months ahead, notably escalating tensions between Seth Rollins, known as The Architect, and Roman Reigns, The Head of the Table.
The strong history and evolving personal dynamics between Reigns and Rollins have led some analysts to believe that WWE might postpone a one-on-one clash until WrestleMania. Reigns’ limited schedule and ongoing storylines make such long-term storytelling a likely option.
Allies and Shifting Associations in the Battle Against Rollins
Seth Rollins enjoys support from Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, prompting speculation over whether Roman Reigns will seek support of his own. Both Sami Zayn and Jey Uso, who previously reconciled with Reigns before WarGames at Survivor Series, could serve as his backup. However, their current relationships are complicated—Zayn is committed to championship pursuits, while Jey Uso has earned accolades as a former World Heavyweight Champion. Their shared opposition to Rollins and his faction may overcome existing tensions, but their personal ambitions could also generate conflict.
There is also the possibility of CM Punk teaming with Roman Reigns in a tag team alliance, given their mutual interests following Survivor Series, though this relationship has soured since the period between Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. Signs from WrestleMania Saturday and the subsequent RAW episode hint that the two might put aside differences for a common cause, uniting against the combined threat of Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman.
Significance and Looking Forward
Roman Reigns’ imminent WWE SummerSlam return plans and expected break mark a major turning point in the company’s ongoing storylines. The interplay of leading personalities like Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed ensures that the next chapter of the WWE’s main event scene will be unpredictable and full of intrigue. With Reigns’ Hollywood commitments now official and high-profile rivalries heating up, fans can expect significant shifts in alliances and possible explosive confrontations at SummerSlam and leading into WrestleMania.
