"Roman Reigns removed from June Raw dates raising questions about WWE’s long term creative plans"
Roman Reigns is no longer being advertised for any of the June Monday Night Raw episodes, a stark turn from earlier plans that had him featured on promotional material for all those shows.
The World Heavyweight Champion’s name and image were quietly removed from WWE’s official listings for June dates in Europe and the United States. That shift comes just weeks after he publicly pledged to be around more this summer.
Fans saw the change reflected on WWE’s site and posters for Raw, where Reigns had been set to appear in cities like Turin, Paris, Baltimore, and London throughout June.
Those listings have disappeared entirely, leaving him only on May shows and big live events later in the summer.
Schedule shift raises questions about long-term plans
This development has left observers weighing why WWE would pull its top champion from key television tapings shortly after promising a heavier presence.
After WrestleMania 42, where Reigns captured the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk, he responded to criticism about part-time appearances by telling the audience he intended to be a constant fixture through the summer.
The original June bookings seemed to reflect that commitment.
Now, with those appearances removed, uncertainty surrounds not just his TV schedule but the broader storytelling plans leading into major events like SummerSlam.
Reigns still maintains a confirmed spot on the Raw episodes in May as part of building toward his title defence at Backlash against Jacob Fatu. That match will headline the premium live event in Tampa on May 9, indicating he remains central to WWE’s immediate plans.
Whether the June absence signals a strategic break, travel considerations, or a shift in creative direction hasn’t been clarified by WWE. Three of the June stops were overseas, and Baltimore was the lone home-country show.
That geographic mix fuels speculation that logistical nuances could be part of the explanation.
Reigns’ removal from the June schedule comes at a time when WWE’s promotional strategy is under intense fan scrutiny.
The Tribal Chief’s sudden omission from advertising contradicts the narrative he built around being a full-time presence, which makes the timing particularly notable.
With SummerSlam on the horizon, all eyes are on how WWE will use Reigns between now and then.
On one hand, he still stands as the World Heavyweight Champion, the face of flagship storylines and marquee matchups. On the other, a lighter television itinerary could reshape expectations about his role in weekly programming and major pay-per-views.
For now, fans and industry watchers alike are waiting for clarity from WWE about whether this is a temporary pause or a deliberate change to how Reigns engages with Raw and the wider wrestling calendar.
