Roman Reigns Set for WWE Comeback: What’s Next for the Champion?

Roman Reigns is poised to make his WWE return next week following his victory at Clash in Italy. While he won't be part of the Night of Champions or next week's Raw, fans are eager to see who will challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship. Speculation surrounds Seth Rollins, who could secure a title match at SummerSlam if he wins the upcoming qualifying tournament. With Gunther also in the mix for the WWE Championship, the landscape of WWE is heating up. Stay tuned for more updates on these thrilling developments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 14, 2026, 23:56 IST

Roman Reigns' Upcoming WWE Appearance

Roman Reigns is gearing up for his return to WWE, scheduled for next week's event. After his victory over Jacob Fatu at Clash in Italy, Reigns is not anticipated to kick off a new storyline just yet. He is not slated to appear at the Night of Champions and will also miss next week's Raw. Following that, his next appearance will be after the Night of Champions. With the King of the Ring tournament winner likely to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, WWE will need to determine a contender for Reigns' title. A qualifying tournament is expected to take place, with the victor set to challenge Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns first captured this title at Wrestlemania 42 and has successfully defended it since. He won the title by defeating CM Punk in the Wrestlemania main event, a title that was introduced after he transitioned to a part-time role while holding the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Potential Challengers for Roman Reigns at SummerSlam

Who Can Challenge Roman Reigns at SummerSlam?

WWE has hinted at a possible matchup between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Although Rollins did not succeed in the King of the Ring tournament, he could still secure a title match at SummerSlam if he wins the upcoming qualifying tournament. At SummerSlam 2025, Rollins made a dramatic return from a fabricated injury, cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. However, his reign was cut short due to a shoulder injury sustained during a match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2025. Rollins returned to the ring six months later at Wrestlemania 42, where he faced Gunther and lost. Gunther is set to challenge Cody for the WWE Championship on next week's Smackdown and could potentially win the title for the first time, having previously lost to Cody at Clash in Italy. Gunther, a two-time World Heavyweight Champion, has yet to capture the WWE Championship.