The squared circle felt different, quieter. Not because of the crowd - they were as vocal as ever. It was the absence of a familiar, dominant force, Roman Reigns. Almost two months had passed since the WWE Universe saw the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion in action. That last sighting? August 11. The setting? WWE SmackDown. The scene? Reigns, fallen, thanks to Jey Uso's betrayal after their clash at WWE SummerSlam. Jey's move? Surprising. He "quits" The Bloodline, making a beeline to Monday Night Raw soon after.

The ripples of Roman's absence weren't small. With him away, The Bloodline's story saw twists. With Jey out, Jimmy Uso returned to the fold, partnering with Solo Sikoa. Together, they made sure SmackDown didn't forget The Bloodline. But the looming question remained: Where's Roman? When's the Tribal Chief coming back?

Tulsa, Oklahoma would provide the answers. BOK Center, to be precise. It's official: Roman Reigns is gracing the October 13 Friday Night SmackDown episode. That marks over two months since he last stepped into the spotlight. And for fans, that feels like a lifetime.

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