When will Roman Reigns appear next in WWE after his SummerSlam return? Know the details

Roman Reigns made a thunderous return at SummerSlam 2024, and now fans are eager to find out when the Original Tribal Chief will appear next in WWE. They won’t have to wait much longer, as the Stamford-based promotion has started advertising the former Undisputed Champion for the upcoming episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

This edition of the blue brand is set to take place on August 9, 2024, at the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK. It will be the first episode of SmackDown following SummerSlam 2024, generating even more excitement among the WWE Universe.

Additionally, recent reports have revealed that Reigns is now officially listed as a babyface on WWE's internal roster. This suggests that the Original Tribal Chief has transitioned from his villainous role to adopting a heroic character.

Previously, we saw Roman Reigns as a babyface with his Big Dog gimmick, but that run did not receive the positive reaction WWE had hoped for. However, this time, things appear to be quite different.

It will be intriguing to see how things unfold in the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown when Roman Reigns makes his presence felt for the first time after attacking Solo Sikoa.

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Roman Reigns might not appear alone on SmackDown after SummerSlam

With the Original Tribal Chief making his appearance on the upcoming episode of the blue brand, several possibilities could unfold. One likely scenario is that the former Universal Champion might bring Paul Heyman and Jimmy Uso along with him to the show.

Paul Heyman was attacked by Solo Sikoa during Reigns' absence from WWE. Despite this, the Wiseman remained loyal to Roman, making their reunion highly probable. Heyman did not appear at SummerSlam alongside Reigns, but their reunion might take place on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.

On the other hand, Jimmy Uso was ousted from the Bloodline by Sikoa after WrestleMania XL and has been on hiatus since then. Many fans hoped to see Jimmy at SummerSlam, but he did not appear. However, SmackDown following SummerSlam presents a great opportunity for the 38-year-old star's return to WWE.

The Original Tribal Chief might bring Jimmy with him to SmackDown, as he is likely aware of the numbers game that Solo's faction could use against him. Having Jimmy as a backup would be a strategic choice.

Roman Reigns' return to SmackDown this week promises to be a significant night for the Bloodline saga. It remains to be seen whether fans will witness a confrontation between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa at the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK.