Former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns made his much-awaited return to television during the latest episode of SmackDown. The Original Tribal Chief rescued Cody Rhodes from the attack by The Bloodline after The American Nightmare's victory over Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage Match.
Later on the show, the OTC and The American Nightmare signed the contract for a tag team match against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at the Bad Blood Premium Live Event. This will be Reigns' first in-ring appearance since WrestleMania XL.
Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio has claimed Roman Reigns could work the upcoming Crown Jewel PLE, which will take place in Saudi Arabia on November 2. The report also claimed the Original Tribal Chief would ''definitely'' compete at Survivor Series 2024.
"Roman is probably working the Saudi Arabia show. They got him working Atlanta and he’s definitely working the Survivor Series show, they got him advertised for that, " he said. [H/T: Ringside News]
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Former WWE Champion feels Roman Reigns is the best in the world
The Orginal Tribal Chief is widely viewed as one of the best professional wrestling stars of his generation, the Head of the Table run of Reigns has cemented his legacy in history books as one of the biggest box offices in the promotion.
Fans and superstars themselves have acknowledged that Reigns has made it to the top of the mountains and still has a lot to do, during his current appearance at the K&S WrestleFest, former WWE Champion Kurt Angle complimented The Head of the Table.
The WWE Hall of Famer opened up on the rise of Orignal Tribal Chief and said Reigns is at the peak of his game and currently one of the best in the realms of professional wrestling.
"Roman Reigns. I’m not gonna lie to you, the kid’s been on fire. I will say this – he earned every bit that he’s gotten. I do believe the company pushed him a little too early and the fans didn’t wanna accept that, but he’s followed through. He’s proven that he’s one of the best in the world right now," Kurt Angle said.
It will be compelling to watch Reigns back in action back-to-back at Bad Blood 2024, and then at Crown Jewel 2024.