3 reasons why Roman Reigns is not competing at WWE Bash in Berlin

Roman Reigns has returned to the Bloodline Saga, but despite his involvement, it appears that the Original Tribal Chief will not be competing at the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024. For those who may not know, Bash in Berlin is the next Premium Live Event from the Stamford-based promotion, set to air live on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany.

The belief that Roman will not be competing at this international PLE is further supported by the fact that he is specifically advertised for a mid-September SmackDown, following this week's show.

In this article, we will discuss three reasons why Roman Reigns is likely not competing at the Germany PLE.

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#3. To give other matches a better spotlight

One reason WWE might choose not to have Roman Reigns compete at this PLE is to allow other matches to take center stage. Bash in Berlin already boasts a stacked card, including Gunther vs. Randy Orton in a World title bout and Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Title against Kevin Owens. There’s also a rumored strap match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk that could be added soon.

With these high-profile matches on the lineup, adding Roman Reigns could shift the focus entirely to his return, potentially overshadowing the rest of the card. This concern is backed by what happened at SummerSlam 2024, where Reigns' return overshadowed other major moments on the show.

To ensure that the other matches have the spotlight they deserve, WWE might have decided not to include Reigns in the Bash in Berlin lineup.

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#2. Bad Blood could be a more suitable location for Roman Reigns' in-ring return

After the Bash in Berlin, WWE's next PLE will be Bad Blood 2024. WWE might likely consider Bad Blood a more suitable event for Roman Reigns’ in-ring return, which could explain his absence from Bash in Berlin. The Stamford-based promotion might prefer to have a significant build-up for Reigns’ return match, something they might not have enough time to properly develop if he competes at the upcoming PLE.

Therefore, WWE might decide to have Reigns skip Bash in Berlin and instead make his comeback at Bad Blood 2024. Additionally, the event’s name, Bad Blood, perfectly aligns with the growing animosity between Reigns and Solo Sikoa, making it an ideal setting for their feud to unfold.

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#1. WWE wants to stretch the Bloodline Saga with Roman

The animosity between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa is expected to continue at least until Survivor Series WarGames this year. Even many believe that it could even stretch until WrestleMania next year.

Given this, it seems that Roman Reigns not competing at Bash in Berlin might be a strategic decision by WWE to prolong the Bloodline Saga. If Reigns competes at the German PLE, Bad Blood could feature a match between Roman and Solo.

However, by keeping Reigns out of Bash in Berlin, WWE leaves the door open for a potential Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu match at Bad Blood, with the Reigns vs. Solo showdown saved for a later date. This could be a key reason why the Original Tribal Chief is not participating in Bash in Berlin 2024.