WWE's plans for Roman Reigns to impact two other crucial stars' futures - Reports
Roman Reigns returned to WWE less than one week ago, and the rumor mill has been cranked up to full-blast ever since. Sources have finally revealed additional details on a major turn planned for the record-setting champion, and what WWE officials really hope to accomplish with the turn.
The Original Tribal Chief was dethroned of the Undisputed WWE Championship by Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, his last match. Reigns stopped Solo Sikoa from capturing the title at SummerSlam, but did not lay hands on The American Nightmare. Roman vs. Solo is the next big match for The Bloodline, but sources have not been clear on what officials have in store for Cody and his potential challengers.
The Head of the Table is rumored for a blockbuster babyface turn, but word is that he may not be the central focus of that turn. An update from PWN's Cory Hays noted that the overall direction of Reigns' babyface run is to make Sikoa and Jacob Fatu look like bigger stars than they are currently presented as.
The matter was touted as "generational babyface run time." Furthermore, it was acknowledged how The Samoan Werewolf has already done a superb job while Reigns has been away, but "now the fun begins." Fatu and Tama Tonga captured the WWE Tag Team Championship from DIY on last week's SmackDown.
Roman Reigns set for major WWE taping
World Wrestling Entertainment will return to the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on September 15. This will be the official SmackDown on USA Network debut following the exit from FOX.
Roman Reigns returned to SmackDown tonight for his follow-up to SummerSlam, but he is not currently advertised for a full-time return as of this writing. However, The Bloodline heavyweight was has been confirmed for the first SmackDown on FOX episode, which will air on September 15 from Washington, DC.
WWE has also announced the following superstars for the first SmackDown on USA taping: Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Jimmy Uso, Bayley, Bianca Belair, Kevin Owens, The Street Profits, and LA Knight. The final SmackDown on FOX episode will air on September 6 from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.