6-time WWE World Champion to be banished from SmackDown brand forever after 5 years? Potential direction explored

Over the past few months, WWE SmackDown has consistently delivered major storylines and unexpected twists. The blue brand prominently features the Bloodline saga each week, with significant developments in the storyline keeping the fans invested in it. However, as we approach the end of 2024, it’s possible that Roman Reigns could be banished from SmackDown after an impressive five-year run on the Friday night show.

For those unaware, The Original Tribal Chief is a two-time Universal Champion and a four-time WWE Champion, making him a six-time world champion in WWE. Roman Reigns has been a staple of the blue brand since 2019. Although he has occasionally appeared on RAW, he was never officially part of the red brand roster.

However, with the imminent debut of WWE RAW on Netflix, there’s a strong possibility that Reigns could finally move to Monday nights. One potential scenario for this shift could involve Roman losing a stipulation match to Solo Sikoa, where the loser is forced to leave SmackDown. As of now, the OG Bloodline is set to clash with Solo’s faction at Survivor Series: WarGames.

If Solo's Bloodline loses at WarGames, he might challenge Reigns to a singles match. Here, the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief could raise the stakes with a stipulation that the loser must leave SmackDown. In this scenario, The OTC could suffer a loss in the potential head-to-head encounter and be written off Friday nights.

Triple H could also book this singles bout for Saturday Night's Main Event, further elevating the significance of the special show and making it an even bigger spectacle. This outcome would pave the way for his eventual arrival on RAW on Netflix as an official member of the red brand. Additionally, this would not only serve as a fitting way to write Reigns off Friday nights but also significantly elevate Solo Sikoa before The OTC moves to RAW.

It will be fascinating to see how the Bloodline saga unfolds in the coming weeks, with the possibility that Roman Reigns could be leaving Nick Aldis’ brand.

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WWE might also bring a major change to SmackDown in 2025

In addition to Roman Reigns potentially moving to the red brand, WWE is reportedly planning a significant change for the Friday night show. According to recent reports, SmackDown could transition to a three-hour format in 2025, coinciding with RAW’s move to Netflix.

For years, the blue brand has been a two-hour show, a format that many fans prefer as it feels more concise and less drawn out.

However, if the blue brand adopts a three-hour runtime, it will undoubtedly introduce an interesting dynamic to Friday nights, potentially altering the pacing and content of the show.