After his thrilling return at SummerSlam this year, Roman Reigns has been on an unstoppable roll, currently embroiled in a heated feud with the new members of the Bloodline. Following SummerSlam, Reigns made a bold statement on SmackDown by attacking various Bloodline members, including self-proclaimed Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa.

In a shocking turn of events during last week’s episode, Reigns faced a brutal assault from Jacob Fatu, known as the Samoan Werewolf. This intense confrontation saw Reigns receiving punishing blows and ultimately being put through the announcer’s table by a devastating Triple Powerbomb delivered by Bloodline members.

With the next episode of SmackDown approaching, there are reports suggesting that Roman Reigns might be absent from the September 13th show. Promotional materials for this important episode, which marks SmackDown’s premiere on the USA Network, notably do not include Reigns, raising questions about his status.

WWE’s promotional updates have removed Reigns from the “Featured Superstars” list, leading to speculation among fans about whether he is taking a break or if his absence is only for this specific episode. Reports from sources like Wrestletalk and Wrestling Inc indicate that Reigns, who was initially set to appear in Seattle, has now been pulled from the event.

The promotional material for the September 13th episode has shifted its focus to Money in the Bank holder Tiffany Stratton and other featured superstars, including Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Nia Jax, Bayley, and Solo Sikoa. While the reason for Roman Reigns’ absence from the lineup remains unclear, it has led to speculation that WWE may be crafting something unexpected for the fans.