WWE SmackDown delivered one of its most explosive episodes of the year as the long-rumored fifth member for Team Cody was finally revealed—and it was none other than “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. Fans inside the arena erupted as the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion made his thunderous return, instantly shifting the entire balance of power heading into WarGames.
For weeks, speculation ran wild across the WWE Universe. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk had teased that they were assembling a team capable of surviving the brutality of WarGames, but the identity of their final ally remained the biggest mystery. Names such as Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, and even LA Knight had circulated among fans, but few expected Reigns—who had been absent from weekly programming—to step back into the fray so soon. His arrival set the stage for one of the most star-studded WarGames matches in modern WWE history.
The revelation happened during the closing moments of SmackDown. As Cody Rhodes addressed the crowd about the upcoming WarGames showdown, The Bloodline interrupted, led by Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, and their newest enforcer, Jacob Fatu. The numbers advantage seemed to favor The Bloodline, who swarmed the ring with confidence. But before they could launch an attack, the arena lights dimmed, the familiar battle cry hit, and Roman Reigns emerged to a deafening roar.
Reigns stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Rhodes and Punk—an alliance that would have been unthinkable just a year ago. But WarGames creates strange partnerships, and all three men share one common goal: stopping The Bloodline’s renewed dominance under Solo Sikoa’s leadership. The visual of Reigns stepping directly into the path of the very faction he once commanded added a dramatic, emotional layer to the moment.
This return marks Reigns’ first major appearance since losing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. His involvement suggests that unfinished business remains—not only with Rhodes, but also with The Bloodline, who have struggled to maintain their identity in his absence. The storyline now shifts from a simple rivalry to a high-stakes war between fractured family loyalty, redemption, and vengeance.
With teams now set, WarGames promises to be a monumental clash. On one side stands The Bloodline—Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, Jacob Fatu, and possibly other reinforcements. On the other side, three of WWE’s biggest icons—Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns—stand united for the first time ever, with two more teammates still rumored to be announced.
SmackDown’s closing shot—Reigns staring down his former brothers as Rhodes and Punk flanked him—will go down as one of the show’s most unforgettable endings. The WWE Universe now eagerly anticipates WarGames, where alliances will be tested, betrayals teased, and chaos guaranteed.
If this reveal is any indication, WWE is gearing up for a historic showdown—one that could redefine the future of SmackDown and The Bloodline forever.
