ROMAN REIGNS VS. CODY RHODES: THE LEAKED RETURN CONFIRMS THE INEVITABLE REMATCH OUTCOME
The Tribal Chief is coming home. A leaked SmackDown listing reveals Roman Reigns’ return date following his Survivor Series hiatus.
Roman Reigns has been WWE’s main guy for almost ten years, and with WrestleMania season nearing, his return is likely.
The Tribal Chief has been absent since a heated Survivor Series WarGames match. His team lost, and he had a face-off with Cody Rhodes after the match, with each saying they would never team up.
WWE has used Reigns rarely and during big moments, and they’ve been quiet about their plans for him. But a recent mistake may have revealed his return.
WWE May Have Spoiled Roman Reigns’ Return
Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio that he saw a possible mistake from WWE while checking upcoming TV listings.
Roman Reigns is expected to return soon, but it appears there was a mix-up. Someone at WWE sent RAW information they weren’t supposed to, planning for it to be for a future SmackDown episode, which could include the former Universal Champion’s return. The exact date wasn’t revealed, but Roman might be returning soon, as WWE accidentally shared the plan when sending its routine rundown to TV guides.
Another RAW note about Maxxine Dupri was mentioned, but that was also a mistake. Meltzer said WWE was only supposed to send the one for SmackDown.
Meltzer said that the person in charge of sending the information mixed it up and sent the RAW one instead of the SmackDown one. It mentioned how Maxxine Dupri tries to recover from her loss to Becky Lynch, and Roman Reigns returns.
He doesn’t know if that’s this Monday’s show or next Monday’s show, but he thought that was interesting. It could be the week after that. That is what WWE sent to the TV guide people for SmackDown, so someone messed up.
It looks like WWE’s distribution system made a mistake and revealed the information too early.
WWE tries to make sure returns aren’t made public, but it may have confirmed Roman Reigns’ return. It might not happen this week, but Reigns’ next appearance is coming up, and it’s not a secret anymore.
RAW TALK EXCLUSIVE: LIV MORGAN REVEALS SHOCKING SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION TO HOST BRADLEY MARTYN
WWE news: Liv Morgan speaks. Get the report on her personal relationship with God and why she avoided organised religion.
Liv Morgan recently opened up about her spiritual journey on Bradley Martyn’s RAW Talk, and honestly, she sounded more real than ever. When Martyn asked if she was religious, Liv didn’t just say yes or no. She dove right in, sharing how she’s been pulled toward something deeper over the past five months.
She said, “I think I might have found God.” She laughed a little, admitting it sounds cliché, but her voice is sincere. She talked about little moments that kept popping up – stuff that felt like more than just a coincidence. It felt like a sign, like she was meant to explore her connection with God or at least give it a shot.
Growing up, Liv wasn’t really part of any church scene. She went a couple of times, but it never clicked. As an adult, she didn’t spend much time thinking about God; she didn’t call herself a believer, but she didn’t shut the door on faith either. The funny thing is, before every match, she’d make the sign of the cross, almost out of habit, even though she still found herself questioning if God was real. That’s pretty much how she’s lived her whole life, caught somewhere in the middle.
Then, a few months ago, things started changing. She noticed small signs, little nudges, that made her want to lean in and see what this was all about. So, she decided to follow that feeling. Now, she believes. And it’s not just in her head; she feels it. She says there’s this sense of unconditional love that sometimes moves her to tears.
Liv isn’t reading the Bible every day, but she picked up a daily devotional at the start of the year, and she sticks with it. It helps her clear her head and feel good about where she’s at. She’s not really sure where she lands on the whole religious scale, but she knows this path means something to her, and it gives her a sense of peace.
She also talked about why organised religion never really clicked for her. Growing up, it felt like people went to church more out of fear than love, and that kind of turned her off. Now, as an adult, she’s building her own relationship with God, her own way. It feels less like a burden and more like a relief, more about trust than fear. She still deals with anxiety and pressure; life doesn’t just magically get easier, but now she’s got a way to centre herself, breathe, and remember she’s not alone. And that makes all the difference.
THE SHIELD FACTOR: WHY SETH ROLLINS BELIEVES SPLITTING THE TEAM SAVED THREE LEGENDARY CAREERS
Is the Shield reuniting? Seth Rollins shuts down fans as Roman Reigns prepares to battle CM Punk at WrestleMania 2026.
Seth Rollins has always been a lightning rod in wrestling, and he still feels the fallout from breaking up The Shield. Back in June 2014, he took everyone by surprise; he just turned on Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose with a steel chair, siding with Triple H and The Authority. That moment didn’t just shake up The Shield. It changed wrestling for good.
He talked about it on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe not long ago, saying that one decision flipped the whole industry on its head. The three of them, Rollins, Reigns, and Ambrose, had found their groove as a team. But splitting up was the push they all needed. If they’d stayed together, no way would they have become the stars they are now. Still, after all these years, Rollins gets grilled by grown adults! asking him why he did it.
“I still get asked about that. Seriously, it’s been 12 years, and people come up to me and say, ‘Why’d you break up The Shield?’ These are adults! They watched it as teens, sure, but come on. You know it’s not real. Does it really hurt that much? Wow,” he said. He just can’t believe a scripted moment from so long ago still hits people so hard.
No one can argue with what The Shield did for wrestling. All three guys are either holding or chasing world titles in WWE and AEW. Right now, Rollins has his own battles. He’s heading toward WrestleMania 42, but he’s coming off emergency surgery for a hernia, and that’s thrown his plans into chaos. Wrestling Observer Radio even reported that his big match against a returning rival might be off the table.
Roman Reigns, on the other hand, is gearing up for a huge showdown with CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. And with Elimination Chamber coming up in Chicago on February 28, 2026, everyone’s watching the top stars. On the February 16 episode of Raw, Je’Von Evans punched his ticket to the Men’s Elimination Chamber by beating GUNTHER and Dominik Mysterio. Now he’s in there with Randy Orton, LA Knight, and Cody Rhodes.
For the women, Asuka, Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, and Alexa Bliss have already made it in. WWE is feeling the heat about ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium, so they’re leaning hard on the stories and history of their biggest names to pump up excitement for the two-night event in April.