Roman Reigns has been off WWE television since Survivor Series: WarGames back in November, but that wont last much longer.
According to Self Made Pro during the January 5, 2026 episode of Self Made Sessions, the former Undisputed WWE Champion is set to return to WWE programming in the near future and it will be on the blue brand.
This return comes amid speculation about WWEs top title pictureand whether Reigns will face Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, or someone else at WrestleMania 42. According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is already mapping out another massive title match between Reigns and Rhodes. But theres a twist: it may not happen on the grandest stage this time.
WWE is reportedly considering several alternate directions, including Reigns vs. Punk, Rollins vs. Breakker, or Cody facing another opponent entirely. That opens up new possibilities heading into the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia on January 31.
The Tribal Chiefs return now adds new urgency to the title picture and could definitely change the direction of the Road to WrestleMania in the weeks ahead.
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