With Seth Rollins and CM Punk squaring off in a steel cage in the Raw main event, it was there that the Original Tribal Chief made his mark. And not just did Roman have some Royal

Rollins was visibly shocked when Reigns emerged as his attacker. He was hit with a Superman Punch and spear. Reigns then hit Rollins with his signature Curb Stomp move. He then tried to set him up for one on the steel ring steps as Rollins did at the Royal Rumble.

Fans and insiders were perfectly aware that the return of Roman Reigns was now imminent. At the beginning of 2025, the former world champion had defeated Solo Sikoa in the first episode of Raw on Netflix and had been among the protagonists of the men's Royal Rumble match in early February.