Roman Reigns set to appear on WWE SmackDown following Royal Rumble triumph

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 2, 2024, 20:38 IST

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Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is set to appear on SmackDown following his victory at the Royal Rumble. Reigns, who has surpassed 1,000 days as champion, defended his title against top SmackDown stars. Speculation suggests his appearance may be linked to Cody Rhodes' victory in the Royal Rumble match.

Roman Reigns set to appear on WWE SmackDown following Royal Rumble triumph

Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns X Photo)

NEWS DELHI: Roman Reigns, the reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, is set to grace the upcoming episode of SmackDown on February 2, following his monumental victory at the 2024 Royal Rumble. The Tribal Chief has been on an unparalleled title reign, surpassing 1,000 days, and has successfully defended his championship against a myriad of challengers.
At the Royal Rumble, Reigns faced a formidable challenge as he overcame three of SmackDown's biggest stars, solidifying his dominance and adding another chapter to his historic reign.

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WWE officially announced Reigns' appearance on SmackDown, but the specific reason for his presence was not disclosed. Speculation suggests that it might be linked to Cody Rhodes' recent victory in the Royal Rumble match.

The official statement from WWE read, "After a successful title defense at #RoyalRumble, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion @WWERomanReigns will be at #SmackDown TOMORROW NIGHT!"

Cody Rhodes, who emerged victorious in the Royal Rumble, had previously confirmed his appearance on the same episode of SmackDown. The convergence of these two prominent figures has sparked anticipation and intrigue among the WWE Universe.
(Inputs from agencies)

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