Chicago: Roman Reigns made a thunderous comeback to Monday Night RAW, instantly reshaping the entire build-up to Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. His return came shortly after Brock Lesnar stunned the Madison Square Garden crowd—yet instead of choosing neutrality or siding with the heels, Reigns launched himself into the chaos, taking out both members of The Vision and The Beast himself.
With one decisive move, Reigns made his intentions clear: he is standing with CM Punk and the babyface team inside WarGames.
Here are the three major reasons behind his dramatic choice:
3. Backing Up The Usos
Jey and Jimmy Uso had already aligned with Team CM Punk before Roman appeared. Despite the turbulent past year marked by betrayals, miscommunication, and emotional fallouts, the Usos remain central figures in Roman’s long-running story.
Their relationship has been fragile—especially after Jey inadvertently cost Roman his match against Bronson Reed at Crown Jewel 2025. Yet, even with old wounds still visible, the bond of family remains unbroken.
By joining Punk’s team, Roman is reinforcing the idea that when the stakes are highest, family stands together. WarGames gives the trio a chance to fight as a united front once again.
2. Revenge Against The Vision
Roman’s loss to Bronson Reed at Crown Jewel is not something The Tribal Chief is willing to forget. The Vision—led by Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breakker—played a major role in that upset, and Reigns is not known for letting grudges slide.
WarGames presents the ultimate battlefield for payback.
By siding with CM Punk, Roman gets a direct path to strike back at the entire faction. The structure, brutality, and stakes of WarGames make it the perfect setting for Roman to unleash his fury on Reed, Breakker, Logan Paul, and anyone else standing under The Vision’s banner.
This isn’t just team loyalty—it’s vengeance.
1. Returning a Favor to CM Punk
A year ago at Survivor Series 2024, CM Punk helped Roman’s side clinch victory when he fought alongside the OG Bloodline against Solo Sikoa’s rebel group. Punk later reminded Paul Heyman that he expected that favor to be repaid.
WarGames 2025 is that moment.
With Punk assembling a high-stakes babyface team and The Vision gaining strength every week, Roman’s decision to step in feels like the completion of a long, carefully crafted arc. It closes the loop on their uneasy but powerful alliance—and sets up one of the most intriguing partnerships WWE has seen in years.
Bottom Line:
Roman Reigns’ shocking alignment with CM Punk isn’t random—it’s rooted in loyalty, revenge, and long-term storytelling. With the Usos by his side, a personal score to settle, and an old debt to repay, Reigns is entering WarGames with purpose.
Survivor Series just became must-watch.
