Roman Reigns has been absent from WWE since competing against Bronson Reed at Crown Jewel this year. However, Survivor Series is around the corner and the OTC could be gearing up to make a blockbuster return. The upcoming epsiode of Monday Night RAW will be the penultimate episode of the red brand for the upcoming premium live event.
WWE doesn’t have much time left for the buildup of the feuds and storylines for Survivor Series. Besides, the state of the Men’s WarGames Match has also been in shambles lately with a bare minimum build. Hence, Reigns is expected to return next week on RAW. There have been several notable hints that suggest his homecoming is on the horizon.
Let’s take a look at four signs Roman Reigns is returning to WWE next week:
#4. Advertised for Survivor Series 2025
Survivor Series is one of WWE’s major premium live events and the company ensures to feature all its top stars in it. Roman Reigns is advertised for the annual spectacle and was even on the early poster of the PLE, which indicates his inclusion. WWE has been using Reigns in the promotional materials and hype package videos for Survivor Series 2025.
This suggests that the OTC will be competing at the marquee spectacle. With only two episodes of RAW left before the event, next week’s RAW marks the most obvious place for Roman’s homecoming. Hence, this is a clear sign that the Tribal Chief will return on the November 17 edition of RAW to get involved in the build-up for Survivor Series.
#3. Vacant spots in the babyface team for Men’s WarGames
This week on RAW, WWE has officially revealed the participants of the Men’s WarGames Match. While the heel team has Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Logan Paul, the babyface team consists of CM Punk, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. The fact that there are two empty spots in the face team is a clear sign that Roman Reigns will return and fill one of those voids next week.
Monday Night RAW currently has a lack of credible stars to be in Punk’s team for WarGames. While LA Knight is engaged in the “The Last Time is Now” tournament, Jimmy Uso has been away from television. Hence, one of those two spots in the babyface team is expected to be filled by Reigns as he has been odds with The Vision lately.
Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Jey Uso have aligned against Logan Paul, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/cDO7DUvtws
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 11, 2025
#2. Roman Reigns has unfinished business with The Vision
Roman Reigns suffered a devastating loss at the hands of Bronson Reed at Crown Jewel this year. Since then, the OTC has been lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right time to clear some old debts. The fact that Survivor Series is around the corner and The Vision is in full force is quite an indication that Reigns will return next week.
His hunger for vengeance will likely prompt him to come back on Monday Night RAW. The former Undisputed WWE Champion could show up next week to settle some old scores with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. This could ultimately integrate Roman Reigns in the Men’s WarGames match, organically placing him in the babyface team.
#1. RAW will emanate from Madison Square Garden next week
The upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW will head to the iconic Madison Square Garden. It is one of the world’s most famous arenas and WWE goes all out to make the shows truly unforgettable by pulling off major surprises and returns there. This is yet another major sign that the company is saving Roman Reigns’ highly anticipated return for next week’s RAW.
The OTC made his return at MSG earlier this year in March to a thunderous pop from the WWE Universe. This has been the company’s pattern to capitalize on the hype and buzz surrounding a superstar’s homecoming. Hence, this is a very good indication that Reigns will return next week since the show will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
