3 ways Roman Reigns could reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship following SmackDown intimidation

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Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes engaged in a intense segment on recent SmackDown. [Photo credits: WWE.com]

During the recent episode of WWE SmackDown, an intriguing segment between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes aired. This boosted promo has rendered a huge reaction from fans, hyping them up for a potential rematch between Reigns and Rhodes in the near future.

In the segment, Reigns firmly affirmed that he intends to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship from the American Nightmare, remarking that the title rightfully belongs to him. In response, Rhodes rejected Reigns' assertion, claiming that the championship no longer belongs to him.

Following this blockbuster segment, we will explore three possible ways the Tribal Chief could reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship after his confrontation on SmackDown.


#3. Roman Reigns could challenge Cody Rhodes following victory at Bad Blood 2024

One way Roman Reigns could reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes is by challenging him after their potential victory in the tag team match at Bad Blood. This plan could unfold if Reigns secures the win for his team against The Bloodline.

During the post-match celebration, Roman Reigns could grab the mic and lay down a challenge for Rhodes, asserting that he is done with The Bloodline and now wants his title back.

This would be a tempting way to set up a rematch between Reigns and Rhodes, eventually ushering the Tribal Chief reclaiming the championship.


#2. By winning WWE Royal Rumble 2025

Another way Roman Reigns could reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship is by winning next year’s Men’s Royal Rumble match. The Original tribal Chief is already a former Royal Rumble winner, having claimed victory in 2015.

So it's conceivable to presume that he could make history repeat itself by winning the 2025 Royal Rumble.

The winner of the Royal Rumble traditionally acquires the right to challenge the World Champion at WrestleMania. This could ultimately set the stage for a Reigns vs. Rhodes rematch at WrestleMania 41, only if Cody is still champion at that time. Further, at WrestleMania 41, Reigns could finally reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship. This would also make for the third Rhodes vs. Reigns Mania main event in a row.


#1. By challenging The Rock after WrestleMania 41

A match between The Rock and Cody Rhodes is rumored to take place at WrestleMania 41. If this bout is for the Undisputed WWE Championship and The Rock materializes as the new champion, Roman Reigns could challenge him after WrestleMania.

In this scenario, The OTC could reclaim the Undisputed title from The Rock, developing the phase for a highly anticipated rematch between the two at WrestleMania 42.

This would also be an excellent way to return the Undisputed Championship to Reigns if he doesn't manage to reclaim the title before next year’s Showcase of the Immortals.