Roman Reigns' new character, New Judgment Day on the horizon?  — 5 things WWE subtly told us at SummerSlam 2024

WWE wrapped up a successful SummerSlam 2024 Premium Live Event at an embellished Cleveland Browns Stadium. The show witnessed some spectacular moments, shocking betrayals, and several title changes, leaving fans astounded. The monumental return of Roman Reigns at the main event of the spectacle was the biggest highlight of the night.

With everything that unfolded at The Biggest Party of The Summer, WWE also dropped several subtle cues regarding the future and directions. Moreover, the Stamford-based company told several other stories along the way. From a top star getting out of the title picture to the genesis of a civil war, a plethora of things were furtively confirmed at the monumental event in Cleveland, Ohio.

Let's look at five things WWE subtly told us at SummerSlam 2024.

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#5. Damian Priest is out of the title picture

Damian Priest suffered a treacherous betrayal at the hands of Finn Balor at SummerSlam 2024, which led to him losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther. WWE may have subtly teased that The Archer of Infamy is out of the championship picture, especially after what transpired at the monumental event.

Priest is expected to be involved in The Judgment Day saga on Monday Night RAW and shift his focus to Balor as the latter backstabbed him. He will likely herald a blockbuster feud with The Prince on the red brand that might go on for months. The Punisher would rather be looking for vengeance against Finn instead of going after the title.

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#4. The CM Punk-Drew McIntyre saga is not over at WWE SummerSlam 2024

One of the biggest matches that took place at SummerSlam was a high-voltage clash between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, with Seth Rollins serving as the Special Guest Referee. However, WWE subtly hinted that this rivalry is far from over, especially after what McIntyre did following the end of this match at The Biggest Party of The Summer.

After grabbing a victory, The Scottish Warrior once again took Punk's bracelet along with him. This seems to be a major indication that the McIntyre-Punk saga is not over and could stretch for a few more months. With the animosity reaching unprecedented heights, a new layer might unfold in this storyline after SummerSlam.

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#3. Triple H had no major plans for Bayley

In a shocking turn of events, Bayley lost the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax at SummerSlam 2024. It would not be a stretch to say that her title reign was quite underwhelming on SmackDown due to lackluster booking. WWE fumbled with The Role Model and failed to capitalize on her red-hot momentum after WrestleMania XL.

Moreover, the Stamford-based company did not put her in any major feuds or compelling storylines during her title reign, despite having a stacked roster and quality talents. The fact that Bayley lost the championship in just four months of winning seems to indicate that Triple H had no major plans for her. SummerSlam 2024 was a poignant reminder of it.

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#2. Liv Morgan may form a new Judgment Day

Another major thing that WWE subtly told us at The Biggest Party of The Summer is that a new version of The Judgment Day could be on the horizon. The speculation arose in light of Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio's heartbreaking betrayals of their stablemates at SummerSlam.

With The Prince turning his back on Damian Priest and Dirty Dom backstabbing Rhea Ripley, both superstars have drawn the lines within the faction. As a result, Liv Morgan could end up forming a new version of The Judgment Day on RAW, with her occupying Mami's place and ruling the fearsome stable.

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#1. Roman Reigns is now a pure babyface

One of the most electrifying moments of SummerSlam 2024 was Roman Reigns' highly anticipated return. WWE appears to have subtly confirmed that The Original Tribal Chief has returned with a new character and is now seemingly a pure babyface on the roster. While it was speculation all this time, his return at the summer's biggest extravaganza has put the stamp on the paper.

The Stamford-based company may have also subtly revealed that The Head of the Table is not coming after the Undisputed WWE Championship anytime soon. Moreover, his ephemeral staredown with Cody Rhodes in the ring indicated that he did not have any bad blood with The American Nightmare and confirmed his babyface turn.

Roman Reigns has returned for vengeance against Solo Sikoa. The Bloodline Saga will seemingly revolve around who the actual "Tribal Chief" is. Roman will look to make Sikoa pay for his deceitful actions, setting the stage for a battle of supremacy and paving the way for the reunion of the original Bloodline.