Roman Reigns Returns to SmackDown: What to Expect

One big thing

Roman Reigns is set to make his first appearance on SmackDown in a month, following a dramatic showdown at WWE Bad Blood.

The details

• At WWE Bad Blood, Reigns and Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline.
• Jimmy Uso made a surprise return, helping Reigns and Rhodes.
• The Rock made a shocking appearance, facing off with both Reigns and Rhodes.
• Reigns teased his SmackDown return on social media, writing: “It’s been a minute since I’ve been on #SmackDown. Time to remind everyone who runs this show.”

Why it matters

Reigns’ return could shift the power dynamics in WWE, potentially affecting:

• The ongoing Bloodline storyline
• The World Heavyweight Championship picture
• Potential matchups for upcoming premium live events

By the numbers

• 30 days: Time since Reigns’ last SmackDown appearance
• 1,080+ days: Length of Reigns’ current Universal Championship reign

What to watch

• How will The Bloodline respond to Jimmy Uso’s apparent betrayal?
• Will The Rock’s appearance lead to a future confrontation with Reigns?
• How will Cody Rhodes factor into Reigns’ return?

As Roman Reigns makes his highly anticipated return to SmackDown, what do you think will be the biggest surprise of the night? Share your predictions in the comments below!