WWE Smackdown: Roman Reigns to return next week- Universal Champion Roman Reigns is set to return next week on Friday Night Smackdown. He wasn’t present on the show tonight as he took a week off, told by his special counsel Paul Heyman during an in-ring segment with Sami Zayn.
Reigns will defend the Universal Championship against Brock Lesnar at the WWE Day 1 PPV event. The Championship bout was made official last week when Roman beat a hapless Sami Zayn to retain his title.
WWE Smackdown: Roman Reigns to return next week on Smackdown
Tonight’s Smackdown was opened up by Sami Zayn, who made his way to the ring on a wheelchair with two male nurses accompanying him. Zayn was seen wearing a neck brace and a brace on his left leg. His segment was interrupted by Paul Heyman first, who went into the ring and started addressing the WWE Universe.
.@WWERomanReigns returns NEXT FRIDAY on #SmackDown! @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/gv1QAbvXPu
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2021
WWE Smackdown: Universal Champion Roman Reigns to return next week on Friday Night Smackdown
Sami tried to shut him up, but Heyman wasn’t stopping. Sami stood up from the wheelchair and told Heyman that he knows Roman Reigns isn’t here tonight, and despite being injured, he is capable enough to rip his head off, and no one will come to save him.
During the same segment, Heyman confirmed Reigns’ absence from the show, and right after the main event of the night, it got revealed that Roman Reigns would appear next week on the show.
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WWE Smackdown: No other segment or match announced for next week
Besides Roman Reigns’ return, no other bouts or segments have been announced for next week’s Smackdown, scheduled to be hosted in Chicago. Brock Lesnar’s presence is expected, but we will keep you updated with the confirmed news over the Beast’s schedule for next week and updates on other matches or segments.
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