WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, who dominated the wrestling world for nearly four years as the top champion, saw his historic reign come to an end at the hands of Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL. Since then, Reigns’ future in WWE has been shrouded in uncertainty, with expectations that he will be absent from WWE television programming for a while. As WWE gears up for its marquee summer event, SummerSlam, speculation about Reigns’ return has intensified.
Bully Ray Predicts Roman Reigns’ Babyface Turn
The wrestling world is buzzing with the possibility that Roman Reigns, also known as the Tribal Chief, might return as a babyface. This speculation was fueled by wrestling legend Bully Ray, who suggested that Reigns could finally turn face after his long tenure as a heel.
On a recent episode of “Busted Open Radio,” Bully Ray discussed the potential storyline for Reigns’ return. He highlighted the recent developments within the Bloodline faction, particularly Solo Sikoa’s rise to leadership and the anointment ceremony of Tonga Loa as Tama Tonga. Ray believes these events are building up to Reigns’ much-anticipated return, which could see him embraced as a babyface by the WWE Universe.
“Dear GOD…when Roman returns, he’s gonna be a monster babyface!!!” Ray tweeted, expressing his excitement over the possible character shift.
Dear GOD…when Roman returns, hes gonna be a monster babyface!!!@BustedOpenRadio https://t.co/NZ9Ol0pNIz
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) June 8, 2024
The Rock’s Potential Involvement
There’s also a buzz about The Rock possibly playing a pivotal role in Reigns’ storyline. The Rock has previously hinted at returning to WWE to settle scores, and with Solo Sikoa now leading the Bloodline, there’s speculation that The Rock could be the mastermind behind the scenes. This could set the stage for an epic feud, with Reigns potentially reuniting with The Usos to take on a new iteration of the Bloodline.
Cody Rhodes Comments on Championship Differences
Cody Rhodes, who ended Reigns’ reign, recently shared his thoughts on the differences between his championship tenure and that of Reigns. In an interview with WHAS11, Rhodes emphasized his commitment to appearing in every city as the WWE Champion, contrasting it with Reigns’ selective appearances.
“I think one of the things I really love is the fact that I am able to go city to city. Whereas the WWE Champion prior to myself, the man I defeated, Roman Reigns, the Tribal Chief, was not on every city,” Rhodes stated. He added that he felt like a champion even before he had the title, promising fans he would bring the championship to them and fulfilling that promise once he won.
Future Storylines and Fan Speculation
With Reigns potentially returning as a babyface and The Rock possibly entering the fray, WWE fans are eagerly speculating about future storylines. A feud between the reformed old Bloodline, led by Reigns and The Usos, and the new Bloodline could be a major draw. Adding further intrigue, Jacob Fatu could join the faction, balancing the sides. However, whether Cody Rhodes will join forces with Reigns remains uncertain, especially given their contrasting views on championship duties.
As fans await Reigns’ return and the unfolding of these storylines, one thing is clear: WWE is poised for an exciting and dramatic summer.
