By Wrestling Insider News – June 1, 2025
Last night’s episode of WWE SmackDown was supposed to be a routine stop on the road to SummerSlam—but what unfolded was nothing short of earth-shattering. In a moment that will be etched in WWE history, Roman Reigns made a thunderous return, and he wasn’t alone. The crowd erupted as CM Punk shockingly stood by his side, marking a moment fans thought they would never see.
The night started out like any other. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced a main event between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa. But as the match approached, subtle hints began to stir the crowd into a frenzy. Cryptic video packages flashed through the arena—dark clouds, tribal symbols, and flashes of static. Fans speculated, theories ran wild, but no one was prepared for what came next.
Just as Cody stood tall after defeating Solo Sikoa with a Cross-Rhodes, the lights dimmed.
The Tribal Chief’s theme hit. And the roof nearly came off the arena.
After months of silence and absence, Roman Reigns walked down the ramp—slow, calculated, with a cold expression on his face. But this wasn’t the same Reigns fans last saw in late 2024. He looked leaner, meaner, and more focused than ever before. Behind him? A figure in a black hoodie, face hidden.
As Roman stepped into the ring, Cody raised his guard. The tension was thick. The WWE Universe watched in stunned silence. Roman smirked—and then turned to face Cody… only to nod.
The hooded figure dropped the hood.
CM Punk.
The crowd went insane.
Chicago’s own, the Voice of the Voiceless, stood side by side with Roman Reigns—two titans of different eras, now aligned for reasons yet unknown.
Before Cody could react, Punk delivered a lightning-fast GTS, dropping him to the mat. Roman followed it with a devastating Superman Punch.
Silence fell. Then chaos.
Security flooded the ring. Commentary was speechless. Paul Heyman was nowhere in sight.
Roman picked up the mic, and with a piercing stare into the camera, said just four words:
> “This business needs us.”
Punk took the mic and added:
> “No more games. No more lies. We’re taking over.”
Speculation is wild.
Is this a new faction? A hostile takeover? Or simply two legends forcing their way back into the spotlight?
What’s clear is that alliances have shifted, and the WWE landscape has changed overnight. For years, Roman Reigns dominated as the Head of the Table. CM Punk fought against the machine as the rebellious outsider. Now, with their combined power, no locker room is safe.
Backstage sources claim this return has been in the works for months, kept under absolute secrecy. Even most of the talent weren’t informed—judging by their shocked reactions in the Gorilla Position.
Social media exploded. #RomanReturns and #PunkIsBack trended within minutes. Fans, stunned and ecstatic, hailed the return as “the greatest SmackDown moment of the decade.”
Cody Rhodes was helped to the back by medical officials and is reportedly demanding a rematch—this time, against both men.
The WWE Universe is divided, hyped, and begging for answers.
What’s next for Roman Reigns and CM Punk? Will they explain their alliance next week? Is this the rebirth of a new dynasty—or a nightmare for WWE’s heroes?
Stay tuned
. One thing is clear: WWE will never be the same again.
