Did Roman Reigns retire? The Tribal Chief's WWE status disclosed

It's been almost four months since the WWE Universe last saw Roman Reigns on live TV. The Tribal Chief last appeared at WrestleMania XL, where he suffered a loss to Cody Rhodes in a bout for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title.

Since then, The Head of the Table has not made a single appearance in WWE, sparking whispers of his retirement from the squared circle. However, this isn't the case.

The former world champion has been on a prolonged absence, but the wait could soon be coming to an end as Reigns is expected to make his big return at SummerSlam 2024. The Biggest Party of the Summer will feature Solo Sikoa clashing with Cody Rhodes in an Undisputed WWE Title match. Many fans are speculating that The Tribal Chief will confront Solo post-match due to his actions during Roman's absence.

Solo has claimed the title of Tribal Chief and created a new version of The Bloodline on his own. Roman Reigns' return could lead to a Bloodline Civil War between the family members. The return of the 39-year-old star at WWE SummerSlam will undoubtedly make a significant impact, as Roman's generational return will surely receive a thunderous pop.

Additionally, Roman Reigns is speculated to return with a character change. In his last appearance, the veteran was a villainous star, but upon his return, Reigns is expected to portray a babyface character on television.

It remains to be seen what happens at SummerSlam 2024 and if the wait for Roman's fans will finally be over on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

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What major tease did WWE drop on the recent SmackDown that confirms Roman Reigns' return?

During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, the Stamford-based promotion aired a video package featuring the new Bloodline. In this segment, Solo Sikoa declared that within just one week, he and his allies would bring all the gold to the family.

This includes Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga winning the tag team titles for The Bloodline when they face DIY on the SmackDown before SummerSlam. Additionally, Solo, the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief, vowed to bring the Undisputed WWE Title back to The Bloodline at SummerSlam by dethroning Cody Rhodes.

Sikoa also sent a direct message to The Head of the Table, stating that if Roman Reigns had an issue with him, he knew where to find him. This statement has led many fans to believe that Reigns will finally return at SummerSlam 2024 to confront and punish Solo for his actions.