In a fiery segment that stunned the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns made a thunderous return to SmackDown, delivering a chilling ultimatum to Gunther following a savage attack on Jimmy Uso that nearly ended his career.
The show opened with grim footage of last week’s main event, where Gunther and Imperium ambushed Jimmy Uso backstage in a vicious and unprovoked assault. The Ring General, known for his ruthless efficiency, took things too far—powerbombing Jimmy onto a stack of production crates and then locking in a brutal chokehold that left him unconscious and stretchered out of the arena.
WWE officials later confirmed that Jimmy sustained multiple rib fractures and a potential neck injury, with no clear timetable for his return. The attack was seen as a direct message—not just to Jimmy—but to the entire Bloodline.
That’s when Roman Reigns returned.
To a thunderous reaction, the Tribal Chief made his way to the ring—his usual calm demeanor replaced with barely contained fury. Dressed in all black and flanked by Paul Heyman and a focused Solo Sikoa, Reigns grabbed a mic and didn’t hold back.
> “You’ve made a mistake, Gunther. A mistake you don’t come back from,” Roman growled. “This is your final warning.”
The crowd roared as Reigns stared directly into the camera.
> “You don’t put your hands on family and walk away. You want to prove you’re a general? Well, now you’ve declared war.”
Reigns then turned to Solo, nodding silently. The Enforcer simply cracked his knuckles and stared into the lens with cold intensity.
Backstage, Paul Heyman was later caught by WWE cameras in full panic mode, warning officials that if Gunther showed up next week, there would be “blood on the floor and chaos in the locker room.”
The feud between Roman Reigns and Gunther had been simmering for months, with tension over who truly runs WWE. Gunther’s recent rise, dominating the midcard and hinting at challenging Reigns’ position as “The Head of the Table,” seemed to ignite this battle.
Now, after the brutal attack on Jimmy Uso, things have crossed a line.
Later in the show, Imperium appeared in a pre-recorded video where Gunther offered no apology.
> “This business is for the strong. Jimmy was weak,” Gunther said coldly. “And Roman… if you want to face me, step down from your throne and fight like a man.”
WWE officials have yet to announce a match, but rumors are swirling of a potential blockbuster at SummerSlam—possibly a one-on-one clash between Reigns and Gunther or a faction war involving Imperium and the Bloodline.
One thing is clear: the Tribal Chief has spoken, and his words are not hollow. Gunther has pushed the Bloodline to the edge—and Roman Reigns is ready to go to war.
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