Huge Backstage Update On WWE's Plans For Roman Reigns (WWE News)

Current plans for Roman Reigns at WWE Survivor Series and beyond.

By Andrew Pollard / October 8, 2025

WWE

With Roman Reigns now scheduled to face Bronson Reed at WWE Crown Jewel this weekend, there's somewhat of an update on the OTC's status for next month's Survivor Series.

Speaking on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted how Reigns is currently set to be a part of a WarGames match when Survivor Series rolls around. There are no details on who else will be in that bout right now, but one has to imagine that certain members of Roman's family may well be lining up alongside the Tribal Chief.

For those wondering about a Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins match, Meltzer suggested that those former Shield brothers going one-on-one again won't happen until possibly WrestleMania 42. That's not to say that the match is nailed-on for next year's 'Mania, but more that it appears to be the earliest that the contest could happen.

Where Rollins is concerned, it seems likely that some sort of multi-man match featuring CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight will determine his next immediate World Heavyweight Title challenger once Crown Jewel is out of the way. Of course, the Visionary faces off against WWE Champion Cody Rhodes for the Men's Crown Jewel Championship in Perth, Australia this coming Saturday. As alluded to, Seth's Vision cohort Bronson Reed does battle with Roman Reigns in an Australian Street Fight at Crown Jewel, while Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton compete for the Women's Crown Jewel Title, John Cena and AJ Styles renew their legendary rivalry for one more time, and Rhea Ripley teams with Iyo Sky to face the Kabuki Warriors.

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Authored by Andrew Pollard

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Posted On: 8th Oct 2025

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