Roman Reigns Ambushed on Raw as Hollywood Beckons: What we No About His ‘Street Fighter‘ Role & WWE Future
East Rutherford, NJ – Monday Night Raw concluded in chaos Monday night as Roman Reigns was brutally attacked by World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins, Bron breakker, and Bronson Reed, seemingly writing “The Tribal Chief” off WWE television. The assault comes as Reigns is slated to begin filming a role in the highly anticipated Street Fighter live-action movie, according to multiple sources including Wrestling News Co.
the shocking scene unfolded after Rollins successfully defended his title against LA Knight in a match marred by interference from CM Punk. Following the disqualification, a brawl erupted, with Breakker and Reed joining Rollins in a beatdown of both Punk and knight.As Rollins’s new alliance stood triumphant, Reigns’s signature music hit, drawing the undisputed WWE Universal Champion to the ring.
Initially, Reigns neutralized Breakker and Reed at ringside before turning his attention to Rollins.However, Rollins skillfully evaded Reigns, and as the champion was distracted by the recovering Breakker and Reed, Rollins delivered a devastating Stomp. the attack continued with Breakker spearing Reigns, followed by two consecutive Tsunami splashes from Reed, and a final, emphatic Tsunami while Reigns was held down. Despite attempts by Adam Pearce, WWE’s Head of Talent Relations, and other officials to intervene, the assault persisted.
reigns’s Hollywood debut & WWE Timeline
the on-screen attack provides a narrative description for reigns’s upcoming absence from WWE programming. Joe Anoa’i, the man behind Roman Reigns, is confirmed to be taking on a important role in the Street Fighter film, currently in pre-production at Sony Pictures Entertainment. While details surrounding his character remain tightly under wraps, industry insiders suggest he will portray a formidable antagonist. Filming is expected to begin later this month in Los Angeles, California, requiring a substantial time commitment away from the demanding schedule of weekly WWE appearances.This isn’t Reigns’s first foray into acting. He previously appeared in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) and has expressed a long-held interest in expanding his career beyond the wrestling ring.
Currently, Reigns is still advertised to appear at Survivor Series in November, though his participation is now uncertain given the extended filming schedule. The length of his absence remains undisclosed, but sources indicate it could last several months.
The close of Monday Night Raw saw Rollins, Breakker, and Reed standing over a defeated Reigns, signaling a new power dynamic on Raw. The future of “The Bloodline” and Reigns’s eventual return to WWE remain key storylines for fans to watch as the company navigates this transitional period.
