Roman Reigns carved out an indomitable legacy as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. However, his reign met an unexpected end at WrestleMania, where Cody Rhodes pinned him to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Since then, Reigns has been conspicuously absent from WWE television. Although the Bloodline narrative unfolds on Smackdown, Reigns was notably absent from the 2024 WWE Draft, indicating a deliberate decision by the company.
Roman Reigns Absence
Fans eagerly await Reigns’ return, yet WWE surprised them by removing Reigns from the official poster of the blue brand. This departure from tradition sparks speculation about Reigns’ future in WWE. While retirement or departure isn’t on the horizon, a shift to singles competition seems imminent.
The updated Smackdown poster now prominently features Cody Rhodes, the new Undisputed WWE Champion, alongside Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, United States Champion Logan Paul, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley, and Randy Orton.
However, Reigns’ absence raises questions about the blue brand’s direction without its marquee star.
Reigns has been a pivotal draw for WWE, making his exclusion from the poster a significant development. Nonetheless, fans anticipate Reigns’ eventual return to reclaim his spot on the Smackdown poster and resume his dominant presence in the WWE landscape.
