The wrestling world is buzzing with speculation: Where Is Roman Reigns going next? As WWE gears up for a significant roster reshuffle leading into 2025, all eyes are on the former Undisputed Champion, Roman Reigns, and which brand he will call home – RAW or SmackDown.
With WWE RAW’s highly anticipated move to Netflix in January 2025, the rumor mill is working overtime regarding potential superstar brand switches. The Netflix debut of RAW on January 6th, 2025, is just around the corner, and a major announcement on SmackDown has only fueled the fire.
On the December 6th edition of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes’ segment was disrupted by the unexpected arrival of RAW’s Chad Gable and his stable, American Made. Gable declared his transfer to SmackDown, bringing his entire faction with him, signaling the start of significant changes.
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Adding to the intrigue, commentator Michael Cole clarified that this transfer window is directly linked to WWE RAW’s Netflix launch on January 6th, 2025. This window of opportunity allows talent to move freely between RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, promising a dynamic shift in the WWE landscape.
Michael Cole says a transfer window is now open.
Cole says things will be shifting around in a major way ahead of RAW on Netflix.
RAW, SmackDown, and NXT GM’s are working together to move talent around.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/00lA9whRIV
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) December 7, 2024
Further hinting at potential brand alterations, champions from both RAW and SmackDown have been seen engaging with the opposing brand’s General Managers. Gunther was observed in conversation with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, while Cody Rhodes spoke with RAW GM Adam Pearce, both interactions suggesting possible champion brand swaps.
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of wrestlers appearing across different brands, intensifying speculation about roster changes. Now, emerging reports indicate that Roman Reigns and his dominant faction, The OG Bloodline, are poised to make a significant move to the red brand during this WWE transfer window.
Roman Reigns & The Bloodline Rumored to Dominate WWE RAW
Cory Hayes of PWNexus reported that WWE superstars are eligible for brand switches, with expectations that championships could also change brands. Netflix’s interest in specific stars is reportedly a factor driving some changes, alongside WWE’s desire to inject fresh creative direction into both RAW and SmackDown.
The O.G. Bloodline are expected to move to the #WWERaw brand during the WWE ‘Transfer Window.’
– per @PWNReports pic.twitter.com/Cp3m2Mmdee
— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) December 10, 2024
These reports strongly suggest that Roman Reigns, accompanied by The original Bloodline, is set to transition to RAW during the WWE transfer window. With RAW potentially gaining the star power of The Bloodline, questions arise about which SmackDown superstars might switch brands in the lead-up to the Netflix debut. The WWE Universe eagerly awaits official confirmation and the unfolding drama as the transfer window progresses and the landscape of WWE prepares for a significant transformation.
