Huge Roman Reigns Match Announced For Upcoming WWE Live Event

The Tribal Chief is set for a massive match at Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum this Saturday.

By Andrew Pollard / February 27, 2023

For those in attendance at WWE's live event at Toronto, Ontario, Canada this weekend, they'll get to see Reigns vs. Zayn II.

As announced by WWE and Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum, it's been confirmed that Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn will once more lock horns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on this coming Saturday.

While Reigns and Zayn were both previously advertised for this event, it was initially slated to be a tag team affair pitting Roman and Solo Sikoa against Sami and Kevin Owens. This upcoming match marks the Tribal Chief's first non-televised live event since he faced AJ Styles in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada back in September of last year.

JUST ANNOUNCED! Canada’s own @SamiZayn takes on @WWERomanReigns in a rematch for the Undisputed @WWE Universal Championship!

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Of course, as part of the ongoing Bloodline storyline, Sami Zayn challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at the Elimination Chamber PLE earlier this month. Despite the passionate support of his hometown Montreal crowd, Zayn ultimately came up short in his quest to dethrone the Head of the Table.

Still, the situation between Sami and the Bloodline is far from over, with the Great Liberator currently trying to convince long-time on-off rival/best friend Kevin Owens to help him take down the faction.

While Reigns is set to defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39, recent speculation has Zayn and Owens coming together to take on the Usos for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles. That said, a certain corner of the WWE fanbase is still holding out hope that maybe, just maybe, Sami Zayn can somehow earn himself a spot in the 'Mania event and turn Reigns vs. Rhodes into Reigns vs. Rhodes vs. Zayn...

Authored by Andrew Pollard

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Posted On: 27th Feb 2023