Roman Reigns Returns March 2
Roman Reigns is confirmed to appear on the March 2 episode of Raw in Indianapolis, which will also feature an Intercontinental Title match and a brewing grudge match involving CM Punk. The episode marks a significant return as WWE builds toward WrestleMania 42.
- This appearance follows Roman Reigns' victory in the 2026 Royal Rumble match, which guaranteed him a world championship match at WrestleMania 42. - On the February 2nd episode of Raw, Reigns officially declared he would challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. - Prior to the Royal Rumble, Reigns' last match was at Survivor Series in November 2025, where his team lost a WarGames match. - The animosity with CM Punk escalated on the February 23rd episode of Raw, where Punk promised he would still be World Heavyweight Champion for Reigns' return. - The Intercontinental Championship will be defended by Dominik Mysterio against Penta El Zero Miedo; this will be the third title match between the two competitors. - World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is also scheduled to defend his title against Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber event on February 28, just days before Reigns' return. - In addition to his March 2nd appearance, WWE has announced Reigns for several other Raw episodes in March and April leading up to WrestleMania.
