WWE fans could be seeing Roman Reigns WWE TV return sooner than expected, after a possible oversight in official television listings suggested his comeback may have been unintentionally revealed. The potential leak comes months after Reigns last competed at Survivor Series 2025, leading to concerns that WWE’s surprise plans might have been compromised.
Details Behind the Possible WWE Slip-Up
Roman Reigns, who has largely been absent from regular WWE programming since participating in the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series 2025, teamed with Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and The Usos during that high-profile event. Despite their star power, the alliance was defeated by Drew McIntyre, Brock Lesnar, and The Vision. Since then, Reigns has made only sporadic appearances on WWE shows, leaving many to speculate on when he would return to in-ring competition.
Fresh information on the situation surfaced when Dave Meltzer shared insights on Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer claimed WWE may have inadvertently shown its hand about Reigns’ comeback in program descriptions sent out for SmackDown. According to Meltzer, the listing specifically mentioned Reigns’ return alongside other show storylines, which could spoil what was likely meant to be a big reveal for viewers.
“Roman Reigns is going to be, who should be back pretty soon. I saw… okay, so on the… what’s it called—this little scroll. Scroll for SmackDown. Because it said, ‘How Maxxine Dupri tries to recover from her loss to Becky Lynch’ and ‘Roman Reigns returns.’”
– Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
Meltzer elaborated that the highlighted description came directly from material WWE provided to TV guide services, citing this as a clear error on someone’s part within the company’s media distribution process.
“That’s the thing that WWE sent to the TV Guide people… they sent it for SmackDown. So somebody just screwed up.”
– Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
Uncertainty About Exact Return Timing
The exact week of Roman Reigns WWE TV return is not set in stone, according to Meltzer’s discussion. The schedule could be adjusted depending on ongoing WWE programming decisions and whether this unintentional tease leads the company to change its plans.
“Yeah, so it could be the week after.”
– Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Radio
Should the listing be accurate, and if WWE does not choose to alter arrangements in response to the leak, Reigns’ comeback to SmackDown could occur in the very near future.
The Broader Impact on WWE’s Plans
This apparent error has created buzz among fans and insiders alike, raising questions about how WWE manages sensitive information about top stars such as Roman Reigns and other major names like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar. As the story circulates through channels like Wrestling Observer Radio, hosted by Dave Meltzer, attention is now firmly on WWE’s next move. Whether the company will stick to its initial plans or pivot to preserve an element of surprise remains to be seen.
With anticipation as well as mild frustration building among fans due to the possible premature reveal, all eyes are on when and how Roman Reigns will re-enter the WWE spotlight—and whether this spoiler will affect the public’s reception to his highly anticipated return.
