3 Reasons Why Roman Reigns Was Not Advertised For WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Roman Reigns has been missing from WWE’s weekly shows in recent weeks, and we’re uncertain about his plans for Friday Night SmackDown. Recently, WWE unveiled the poster for Royal Rumble 2024, and surprisingly, the Undisputed Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, was not featured.
Let’s explore the reasons behind this absence. Here are three possible explanations for why Roman Reigns was not advertised for WWE Royal Rumble 2024:
1) Potential Future Promotion:
The Royal Rumble is a major event for WWE, and ticket sales are expected to be strong. However, just in case sales aren’t as robust as anticipated, WWE might choose to release additional promotional material featuring The Tribal Chief closer to the event date, typically a month or two away. It’s highly unlikely that WWE would leave Reigns out of a Florida event, as it’s his hometown.
2) Keeping Him as a Surprise:
Roman Reigns has set records during his reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and has strategically limited his appearances, making each title defense a must-see event. If WWE decides to turn his appearance into a surprise, it could generate an even more enthusiastic response, especially because Florida is his home turf, which makes it the perfect place for such an unveiling.
3) Uncertainty About His Opponent:
There could be a possibility WWE has not decided who will face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. Reigns is a top-tier talent in WWE, and finding an opponent who can provide a compelling challenge and maintain the significance of the title defense may be a challenge. With Wrestlemania being WWE’s flagship event, they might be saving Reigns’ next major opponent for that show. Nevertheless, it’s almost certain that Reigns will have some role at Royal Rumble 2024, as WWE wouldn’t keep one of its biggest stars away from such an important event, especially considering the hometown connection.
In conclusion, these are the three potential reasons why Roman Reigns was not initially advertised for Royal Rumble 2024. Feel free to share your thoughts on these possibilities in the comments below.