Roman Reigns is preparing to make his WWE return, but it appears he will not arrive alone, as discussions hint at a new Wiseman joining his side. A Hall of Famer has recently suggested potential candidates to fill that crucial role, stirring anticipation ahead of SummerSlam 2025.
Roman Reigns, also known as The Tribal Chief, has been absent from the ring since WrestleMania 41, a pivotal night when Paul Heyman shifted his loyalties from Reigns and CM Punk to Seth Rollins. Following that event, on the subsequent episode of RAW, Seth Rollins expanded his faction, introducing Bron Breakker and temporarily sidelining Roman Reigns. This group has since grown, with the addition of Bronson Reed further strengthening their ranks.
In a recent episode of the Rikishi Fatu Off The Top podcast, former WWE star Rikishi considered the possibility of a faceoff between Seth Rollins’ faction and the combined forces of the original Bloodline and Jacob Fatu. Rikishi, known as The Samoan Stinker, who has not appeared on television since Survivor Series 2020, also voiced his interest in returning as the new Wiseman to support Roman Reigns and the Bloodline.
“Well, you know, to be honest, I think when it comes to those guys, you need the player, players. Definitely, Roman Reigns has to be in that conversation. Would it make sense to come back and have Roman with Big Jim, with Jacob, and Jey? You follow me? You know, maybe there’s a new Wiseman there with the Bloodline. There’s something people, you know, just they’ve been waiting, they’ve been asking, and, you know what I mean, for me, I was like, you know, I was like, to give the fans what they want.” —Rikishi, Guest on Rikishi Fatu Off The Top podcast (H/T Sportskeeda Wrestling)
Possible Opponents for Roman Reigns at SummerSlam 2025
Rumors circulate that Roman Reigns could return with a fresh identity during WWE’s SummerSlam 2025, one of the company’s biggest events. Speculation about his possible opponents has been a hot topic among wrestling fans and commentators.
On the Notsam Wrestling podcast, host Sam Roberts expressed enthusiasm for a potential match between Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker at SummerSlam, viewing it as an exciting opportunity to rekindle Reigns’ career momentum and showcase fresh rivalries.
“I wouldn’t mind Bron Breakker vs. Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. I really wouldn’t. I think that’d be fun. You know, just something to get his feet wet. Just something to get things moving. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk, Roman Reigns vs. Bron Breakker. I wouldn’t mind that.” —Sam Roberts, Notsam Wrestling podcast
The prospect of a spear-filled clash between Breakker and Reigns has generated considerable buzz among fans eager to see these powerful wrestlers collide. Whether WWE will proceed with this storyline remains uncertain, but anticipation continues to build.
As Roman Reigns prepares for his WWE return with the Wiseman role still up for grabs, these developments set the stage for dynamic faction rivalries and high-stakes battles at SummerSlam 2025. Fans will be watching closely to see how the storyline unfolds and which alliances become pivotal in this next chapter of WWE history.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Roman Reigns’ illness?
A. Soon after his comeback, WWE released a documentary about one of their top stars. It disclosed that Reigns had been living with chronic myeloid leukemia, a manageable yet incurable blood cancer, for more than ten years.
