Billi Bhatti reported on TheDirtySheets.com regarding Roman Reigns at Night of Champions that Reigns himself has rejected multiple pitched opponents for the Night of Champions PPV in Saudi Arabia, and that he also rejected being in the six man tag at Backlash with the Usos against Matt Riddle, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens, with Solo Sikoa replacing him.
According to Give Me Sport,WWE’s upcoming Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia has left fans wondering who Roman Reigns will face, as the ‘Tribal Chief’ doesn’t have a clear opponent for the show. According to reports from WrestleVotes, Vince McMahon suggested several ideas for Reigns’ next challenger, but the creative team did not take them seriously, as some ideas were not fitting.
However, the picture is expected to become clearer after the Backlash event in Puerto Rico on Saturday, May 6th. Reigns’ current brand, SmackDown, still has several potential challengers for the Universal Championship, such as Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Sheamus, Edge, and Rey Mysterio.
Interestingly, while Reigns’ Night of Champions opponent remains unknown, there is already speculation about his long-term WrestleMania XL challenger. According to GIVEMESPORT, it’s likely that the superstar who will face Reigns at WrestleMania XL next year will be on Raw, and there are a few names currently “on the table” for consideration.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his next opponent, Night of Champions will be a significant event for Reigns, as it marks 1000 days since he won the Universal Championship. Fans can expect to learn more about Reigns’ future plans after Backlash, with the May 13th SmackDown episode likely to reveal the ‘Tribal Chief’s’ next challenger.
