The Tribal Chief Is Back – And He’s Coming for Cena!
In a moment that sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns made his long-awaited return to Monday Night Raw on May 26, 2025, immediately targeting none other than John Cena in a volcanic backstage confrontation that left fans buzzing.
After months of speculation about Reigns’ future following his WrestleMania 41 loss, The Head of the Table stormed into the arena, interrupting Cena’s promo and setting the stage for what could be the biggest feud of the decade.
How It Went Down: The Explosive Confrontation
The segment began with John Cena addressing the WWE Universe, reflecting on his own legacy and teasing one final championship run. Just as Cena was about to drop a major announcement—
🎵 “THE HEAD OF THE TABLE… IS BACK.” 🎵
The crowd erupted as Roman Reigns, dressed in a sharp suit, stepped onto the stage with Paul Heyman by his side. The tension was palpable as Reigns slowly walked toward the ring, his eyes locked on Cena.
Instead of entering the ring, Reigns pointed to the back, signaling Cena to meet him privately. What followed was an unscripted-seeming, intense face-off behind the curtains, with WWE cameras capturing every second.
The Verbal War: Key Lines That Lit the Fire
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Reigns: “You left. Again. While I carried this company. And now you think you can just waltz back in and take my spot?”
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Cena: “Roman, you had your time. But the WWE doesn’t belong to you—it belongs to them.” (Points to the crowd)
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Reigns (smirking): “Then let’s see who they really want. One last match. You and me. No excuses.”
The staredown ended with Reigns shoving Cena against a wall before security and officials rushed in to separate them.
Why This Feud Matters
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Legacy vs. Legacy – Cena (16-time champ) vs. Reigns (longest-reigning modern Universal Champ) is a dream collision of eras.
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Reigns’ Redemption Arc – After losing at WrestleMania, Roman needs to reassert his dominance, and who better than Cena?
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Cena’s Final Run? – If this is truly Cena’s last feud, facing Reigns solidifies his passing of the torch.
Backstage Reactions
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Paul Heyman: “This isn’t just business. This is personal.”
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Seth Rollins (laughing): “Took Roman long enough to come back. Now things get interesting.”
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WWE Officials: Reportedly “thrilled” with the segment, already planning a SummerSlam main event.
What’s Next?
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SummerSlam Showdown? – All signs point to Cena vs. Reigns II (their first singles match since 2021).
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Bloodline Involvement? – Could Solo Sikoa or The Rock get involved?
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Cena’s Retirement Match? – Rumors suggest this could be Cena’s final WWE match.
Final Verdict: WWE Just Reignited the Fire
This confrontation was more than just a promo—it was a statement. Reigns is back to claim his throne, and Cena is here to defend his legacy.
As Reigns growled at Cena before leaving:
“You had your time. Now it’s mine.”
The WWE Universe just witnessed the birth of the next all-time great feud—and the road to SummerSlam just got must-see.
