Will Roman Reigns Defend His Undisputed WWE Universe Titles At Fastlane 2023?

Roman Reigns, the current WWE Universal champion and Tribal Chief of The Bloodline, successfully defended his title against Jey Uso in a Tribal Combat match at SummerSlam 2023. However, since then, he hasn’t been seen on WWE programming, with his last appearance being on the August 11th episode of SmackDown.

According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Reigns won’t be defending his title again until WWE’s next premium live event in Saudi Arabia on November 4th. He also didn’t participate in WWE’s September PLE Payback event and is not advertised for the October 7th Fastlane event.

There are speculations that his absence might not solely be due to his part-time status as a special attraction. Reports suggest that he may have suffered a hip or back injury during his match against Jey in Detroit. WWE might be keeping things hushed to maintain his mystique while allowing the drama within The Bloodline to develop in his absence.

As for potential opponents when he does return, Jimmy Uso has been attempting to reclaim his position in The Bloodline on SmackDown. He recently lost to AJ Styles, and The Judgment Day, who are trying to recruit Jey on Raw, got involved. This leaves several options for Reigns, including facing Styles and The OC or Damian Priest and Finn Bálor’s group.

We’ll have to wait for the next six weeks to see how this unfolds, as Reigns is expected to make his return in the weeks leading up to Saudi Arabia’s premium live event in October.

In summary, it’s clear from the article that Roman Reigns won’t be defending his title at WWE Fastlane 2023 this year. The situation raises questions about his absence and potential opponents, leaving fans eager to see what happens next. Share your thoughts on this situation in the comments below.