Former WWE Universal Champion reportedly leaving SmackDown permanently after 5 years to move back to RAW

WWE is all set to begin a new era of Monday Night RAW on Netflix from January 2025. Triple H is expected to shake things up on both brands. Chief among them could be the two-time Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, leaving SmackDown for RAW.

The Original Tribal Chief has been a mainstay of the blue brand since 2019. He reached the pinnacle of his career on SmackDown, which saw the birth of his Tribal Chief gimmick and The Bloodline storyline.

Since his return this summer, SmackDown has had the two biggest babyfaces in the form of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. However, that will change once RAW moves to Netflix.

Earlier today, Xero News noted that The OTC will return to RAW, while The American Nightmare will stay on SmackDown.

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What's next for Roman Reigns in WWE?

The next chapter of the long-running family saga will unfold at the Bad Blood Premium Live Event this Saturday.

Roman Reigns joins forces with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to face Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in a tag team match. Rumor has it that the tag match will headline the show over the Hell in a Cell match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.

The reported plans have caused a massive stir on social media just days before the marquee show. However, the decision was seemingly made because WWE has a cliffhanger ending planned for Bad Blood.

Earlier this week, Pat McAfee asked Cody Rhodes whether the "big guy" is coming back this week. Since then, speculation has been rife about Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson possibly showing up at Bad Blood this Saturday. Some believe it could be Jimmy Uso, who has been out of action since the post-WrestleMania episode of SmackDown.

Fans must tune into Bad Blood this weekend to find out what tricks Triple H is hiding up his sleeve.