Roman Reigns advertised for WWE SmackDown’s USA Network return
When WWE SmackDown returns to USA Network next month, Roman Reigns will be appearing on the first episode.
WWE.com is advertising Reigns for the Friday, September 13 edition of SmackDown from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. After airing on Fox since 2019, this is SmackDown’s first episode back on USA Network. WWE and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year deal for SmackDown to air on USA until 2029.
At SummerSlam last weekend, Reigns returned to WWE programming after a four-month absence. He had been away since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. Reigns is now a babyface and set for a program against Solo Sikoa.
Reigns laid out Sikoa with a Superman punch and spear at SummerSlam. Their feud began when Sikoa made himself the new Tribal Chief while Reigns was away from WWE television. Sikoa brought Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Jacob Fatu into The Bloodline and betrayed Jimmy Uso and Paul Heyman.
Tonight’s SummerSlam fallout episode of SmackDown will feature an appearance by Reigns. He’s also set to appear on the show next Friday (August 16).
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