Backstage Reaction To Roman Reigns Teasing WWE Departure

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Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has made headlines this morning (May 8), when a promo of him teasing his WWE departure at last night’s WWE live event went viral.

Fightful Select (subscription required) has provided an update on the promo, and the backstage reaction to the promo. Those backstage that Fightful spoke to after the promo say that he is still heavily figured into the company’s creative plans for the foreseeable future, and that he is not expected to leave ‘any time soon.’

The prospect of Reigns getting movie roles and eventually needing time off was something that many in the company have expected for a long time, particularly once he landed a spot in the ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ film. However, producers, staff and higher ups have said that they have not been informed of any extended scheduled time off for Roman.

One source indicated to Fightful that Reigns is likely to be accomodated and incentivized to keep WWE as his priority after they’ve focused programming around him, as WWE doesn’t see an end in sight with him factored in. This is in contrast from John Cena and The Rock, who aren’t expected to have full-time runs again in the company.

Another person in the company indicated that they believed Reigns was referencing that his schedule will likely eventually include less house show events. Reigns has yet to clarify or comment on the promo, so it’s worth noting this is speculation and words from those that work with him.

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