Massive name to not return at WWE SummerSlam 2024, returns at Survivor Series instead? - 3 reasons why Roman Reigns won't be back soon

There is major speculation that Roman Reigns will return at the SummerSlam 2024 Premium Live Event. Solo Sikoa is gearing up to face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a Bloodline Rules Match at The Biggest Party of The Summer later tonight.

Fans are eager for Reigns to make his comeback and confront his former Enforcer.

However, The Original Tribal Chief may not return at this time. Here are three reasons why:

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#3. Roman Reigns could return ahead of Survivor Series 2024

Sikoa and his crew have been on a rampage lately, targeting babyfaces on SmackDown and criticizing Reigns' reign as The Head of The Table. Fans have been calling for The Big Dog to return and confront The Street Champion in Cleveland.

However, the original leader of The Bloodline may not make an appearance at SummerSlam, as there are still three months until the Survivor Series 2024 Premium Live Event, which could potentially serve as the backdrop for the Bloodline Civil War.

It appears premature for the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion to return at this juncture; a more likely scenario would involve his comeback in late September or October, allowing him to strategize and rally his cousins, The Usos, to confront Sikoa and his associates in a potential WarGames match at Survivor Series.

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#2. WWE may be planning Sikoa vs. Reigns for WrestleMania 41

The main takeaway from this Bloodline saga could be the showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns on The Grandest Stage of Them All next year. However, The Final Boss might have his hands full with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, especially since The People's Champion made it clear on RAW after WrestleMania XL that his rivalry with The American Nightmare was not over.

The Stamford-based promotion could be planning to save the highly anticipated match between The American Nightmare and The Final Boss for The Show of Shows next year, meaning that The Rock and Roman may face each other at WrestleMania 42.

If The Great One and Cody Rhodes face off at WrestleMania 41, what does that mean for Roman Reigns? It'll be safe to assume The Original Tribal Chief will be busy with family matters. He will evidently make a comeback as a fan favorite, potentially leading to a showdown with Solo Sikoa at The Showcase of The Immortals in Las Vegas next year following the potential resolution of The Bloodline's conflict at Survivor Series 2024.

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#1. Roman Reigns returning at SummerSlam would halt Solo Sikoa and his new faction's growth

The New Tribal Chief will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Title at The Biggest Party of The Summer in a Bloodline Rules Match. The American Nightmare seems determined to hold onto the title, especially after everything he's been through to earn it.

WWE has put a ton of effort into building up Solo, so bringing Roman back this soon would overshadow the former Enforcer after all that hype. The Bloodline 2.0 is just starting to find its groove. If Roman returns now, it could derail the faction's red-hot momentum.

Roman Reigns could always return later this year when the new Bloodline gains more momentum and appears unbeatable. It would create a more compelling narrative if the former Universal Champion were to defeat the seemingly invincible Bloodline.