Roman Reigns Is Not Getting His Title Back Soon, but Will He Become WWE's Head of the Table Again in 2025?

For almost four years, Roman Reigns walked through WWE as its top titleholder, and he has been the face of the franchise for a decade now. However, since his loss to Cody Rhodes at last year's massive WrestleMania 41, his waist has been notably devoid of a championship belt. It's been a different type of look for The Tribal Chief, who has already proven that he's the true Head of the Table in the promotion.

Reigns, 39, was the handpicked hero of WWE by former owner Vince McMahon, and developed since his days as a member of The Shield to become a solo star. After years of being rejected by the fan base, he has broken through since 2020, thanks to the incredible Bloodline story and a partnership with Paul Heyman, establishing himself as everything he was originally projected to be.

It's ridiculous to think that Triple H and the promotion's creative department are phasing out one of its most popular and prodigious performers. At the same time, 2025 could be a huge turning point for The Tribal Chief. It might be the first calendar year in over a decade that he doesn't hold a form of the World Championship. Several factors weigh in on this decision, even if the idea of a title picture with no Roman Reigns in it seems unfathomable to many observers.

Roman Reigns May Not Be WWE Champion At All in 2025

New Faces and Many Changes Could Affect His Elite Standing

Reigns has lightened his work schedule over the past few years, a move which has drawn some criticism. At the same time, Rhodes has risen through the ranks as the company's top babyface star. He's essentially stepped into Roman's spotlight. While the WWE Universe still appreciates Roman (especially now that his persona has floated back to being a 'good guy'), his frequent absences aren't necessarily making the fans' hearts grow fonder of him.

It seems as if Reigns has been on a roller coaster ride ever since his debut with The Shield in 2012. He's had success as both a heel and a babyface, and as a tag team star or a singles competitor. At the same time. the surrounding landscape has been changing rapidly in recent years. Vince McMahon is gone, and the overall image of WWE is evolving under new management. While Roman is still a valuable commodity, he's also had a long run. The promotion may want to keep him away from the world championship and off TV for an extended amount of time in 2025, so the fans can have somewhat of a re-start with his character.

Reigns can be a part-time player for the remainder of 2025, flirting with the idea of regaining his belt, but never actually doing so. In wrestling, there's an old expression about it 'being all about the chase, not about the capture, when it comes to title contenders. That could be a perfect scenario to freshen up Reigns' character and give him a fresh appeal. The idea that the belt is just beyond his grasp is much more compelling than simply handing him another title victory at WrestleMania or SummerSlam.

After years of being so dominant, seeing him in a different light wouldn't harm Roman at all, in terms of his standing in WWE. At the same time, the main event scene has been filled with some brand-new stars and a few reinvigorated familiar faces. Cody Rhodes has CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, and even the legendary John Cena waiting in the wings to potentially challenge him.

Meanwhile, an entire group of hungry youngsters, led by Gunther and Bron Breakker, are establishing themselves as the future of WWE. So, Reigns taking extended breaks and not being featured so prominently would also allow them to step into a higher role this year.

When Will Reigns Explore His Options in Hollywood?

The Motion Picture Industry Awaits the Photogenic Star

It's no secret that Roman Reigns would like to follow in the footsteps of his cousin, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and transition to a career in films and television. While he's dipped his toe in the waters of acting, he hasn't attempted a major move towards Hollywood yet. But make no mistake: Roman is coming soon to a theater near you.

With his good looks and natural charisma, Reigns is a perfect pick to be an action star or a leading man in the movies. That would severely limit - if not completely end - his time in the ring. Particularly if he finds anywhere near the success that The Rock, John Cena, or Dave Bautista have. Perhaps 2025 is the first step in that transition. As champion, Reigns would have a lot more obligations concerning appearances especially working at the company's premium live events. But if he doesn't have those commitments, he will be free to take time off for filming, and WWE would surely appreciate having another top star become a major player in Hollywood.

What Would the WWE Main Event Scene Look Like Without the Tribal Chief?

Many New Contenders and Young Stars Have Stepped Up

It's almost impossible to picture WWE without Reigns - or vice versa. The two have been so synonymous with one another for years, that the mainstream world even recognizes him as the Big Dog of the company. However, even if he steps away for an extended amount of time or is simply held out of the title scene, there are plenty of athletes and intrigue to fill the void.

The list of contenders and the angles surrounding them are more intriguing than we have seen in WWE in years. This was never more evident than in the build-up to the 2025 Royal Rumble when there were so many entanglements heading into the event that 4–6 superstars were considered favorites to win it.

With CM Punk's return, the rise of Cody Rhodes, the reliability of workhorse Seth Rollins, and a scrum of stars now taking center stage, including Roman's own cousin and Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso, Reigns no longer has to carry the company all on his own. His being able to step away from being 'the guy' also shows how strong WWE has become over the last few years. it's not that Roman isn't needed or wanted; he just doesn't have to wave the promotion's flag all on his own anymore.

In pro wrestling, anything is possible. But for now, it seems like this might be a year that Roman Reigns might hover near the Undisputed title, only to see 2025 pass without actually re-capturing it. Whether he becomes an "attraction" that doesn't need a title to be relevant, like the Undertaker was, films a movie, or merely steps aside for an angle's sake, it only makes Roman Reigns' eventual return to the top of WWE an even sweeter story.