The clock is ticking, and it's almost time for the former Undisputed WWE Champion, Roman Reigns, to make his long-awaited comeback to the Stamford-based promotion.

Roman Reigns has been on a break from WWE since the Survivor Series 2025 and he will make his return in 2026. The OTC is on a part-time deal with WWE. Reigns will make his in-ring return at the Royal Rumble 2026.

Roman Reigns declared for the Royal Rumble and a title changed hands on the final SmackDown before Saturday Night's Main Event.

Predicting where WWE booking goes after the 2026 Royal Rumble. WrestleMania 42 is on the horizon for winners Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan.

While SmackDown was airing live from Riyadh, Roman Reigns joined The Pat McAfee Show in the meantime on ESPN. The