Roman Reigns Returns at WWE Crown Jewel 2025
The Head of the Table is coming back. In a blockbuster announcement, WWE has officially confirmed that Roman Reigns will make his return at Crown Jewel on Saturday, October 11th. The news, broken via the official event poster from Chief Content Officer Triple H, sets the stage for a monumental premium live event at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, that will also feature John Cena’s final Australian match and two epic champion vs. champion bouts.
Why is Crown Jewel 2025 a can’t-miss event?
Roman Reigns returns for the first time since a brutal backstage attack to seek vengeance. John Cena wrestles his last-ever match down under as part of his retirement tour. Plus, Cody Rhodes faces Seth Rollins and Tiffany Stratton battles Stephanie Vaquer in two massive champion vs. champion clashes. This is one of the most stacked cards of the year.
Get ready as we break down every angle of this historic night.
Acknowledge Him: The Tribal Chief is Back for Revenge
Roman Reigns’ return is the centerpiece of Crown Jewel, and it’s fueled by vengeance. The last time we saw “The Tribal Chief” was over three weeks ago at Clash in Paris on August 31st, when he was stretchered out of the arena following a savage assault by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed of The Vision. His subsequent absence, during which he filmed his role as Akuma in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, has left a power vacuum in WWE and created a single, burning question: who will he target first?
His return in Perth is not just a comeback; it’s a declaration of war. The attack from The Vision was a direct shot at the top of the WWE hierarchy. As stated by a WWE.com report (2025), Reigns’ record in premium live event main events over the last four years is nearly untouchable, making the ambush all the more shocking. Now, the hunters become the hunted.
The most logical opponent for Reigns is the man who led the charge: Bron Breakker. A match between the two would be an explosive clash of generations—the established Tribal Chief against the ferocious, second-generation superstar hungry to make a name for himself.