In a jaw-dropping moment to close out the July 15, 2025 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Roman Reigns made his long-awaited return to WWE—his first appearance since being attacked on the Raw after WrestleMania 41.
The surprise return came moments after CM Punk emerged victorious in a grueling Gauntlet Match, earning the right to challenge GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. As Punk celebrated, chaos erupted when Reigns stormed the ring and unleashed a brutal assault on Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed—both allies of Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins.
Reigns hit both men with Superman Punches and Spears, ultimately standing tall next to CM Punk and Jey Uso in a surreal visual that sent the Atlanta crowd into a frenzy. Reigns later took to social media with a chilling message:
“More receipts to come! Good to be back.”
More receipts to come!
Good to be back.#WWERaw— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) July 15, 2025
The return is directly tied to the betrayal Reigns suffered at WrestleMania 41, where Paul Heyman shockingly turned on him, aiding Seth Rollins in a triple threat match that also involved CM Punk. The next night, Reigns was ambushed by Rollins and Breakker, writing him off TV.
Now referring to himself as “OTC1” (Original Tribal Chief), Reigns has made it clear that he’s back for vengeance, particularly against Seth Rollins, whose current medical status adds intrigue. As reported, Rollins is dealing with a legitimate knee injury, the full extent of which remains unclear following this past weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.
With SummerSlam fast approaching, Reigns’ return and evolving alliance with CM Punk and Jey Uso raises major questions about Paul Heyman’s new empire—and how the landscape could shift once Rollins’ condition is officially revealed.
