Roman Reigns’ upcoming WWE appearance has been officially announced following his triumph in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble. Although Triple H stated after the event that he was unsure when Reigns would return or reveal which champion he intends to challenge at WrestleMania, Reigns must decide between facing World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk or the undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.
WWE confirmed that Reigns is scheduled to appear on tonight’s February 2nd episode of Raw. According to WWE, “Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns is set to return to Raw. Will he choose which world champion to challenge at WrestleMania? Tune in to Raw at 8e/5p on Netflix tonight.”
Before winning the Rumble, Reigns last appeared at Survivor Series, where he teamed up with CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and The Usos but was defeated by Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, Bron Breaker, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul in a WarGames match. Tonight’s Raw will also showcase Women’s Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan. The only match announced so far is a Philadelphia Street Fight for the Women’s World Championship featuring challenger Raquel Rodriguez against reigning champion Stefanie Vaquel.
Fan Take: This confirmation of Roman Reigns’ return is huge for WWE fans, as it sets up a high-stakes WrestleMania storyline that could reshape the landscape of the sport’s top titles. The choice between two dominant champions adds an exciting layer of unpredictability, promising intense rivalries and memorable matches ahead.
