Roman Reigns Attacked by The Vision, Written Off WWE TV Ahead of Street Fighter Role
The August 4 edition of Monday Night Raw ended in pure chaos, as Roman Reigns was viciously dismantled by Seth Rollins and his new faction, now being referred to as The Vision. In a shocking closing segment that blurred the lines between revenge and regime change, Reigns was stretchered out of the ring, effectively written off WWE television just as reports surface about his upcoming role in the Street Fighter movie reboot.
An Ambush Fit for a King
The night’s main event saw Seth Rollins defend his freshly stolen World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight. But before the match could reach a clean conclusion, CM Punk stormed the ring, attacking Rollins in retaliation for the Money in the Bank betrayal at SummerSlam. What followed was less a match and more a declaration of war.
Rollins’ muscle—Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed—stormed the ring and joined the beatdown. As Punk and Knight lay broken, the unmistakable music of Roman Reigns hit the Barclays Center like a thunderclap.
The Bloodline’s former Head of the Table came out swinging, flooring Breakker and Reed at ringside. But just as Reigns entered the ring to confront Rollins, the Architect fled through the ropes. That moment of hesitation proved costly. As Reigns turned back, Rollins blindsided him with a Stomp that sent shockwaves through the crowd.
And then came the demolition.
Breakker delivered a punishing Spear. Reed hit a devastating Tsunami splash—not once, but three times—while WWE officials screamed for order. It was a symbolic dismantling of WWE’s longest-reigning modern champion, and perhaps the start of a new hierarchy on Monday Night Raw.
Hollywood Calls
Sources close to WWE have confirmed that this beatdown wasn’t just for storyline. Roman Reigns—real name Joe Anoa’i—is headed to Hollywood to film a leading role in the upcoming Street Fighter movie adaptation. Production begins this month, and the demands of the role mean Reigns will be off WWE programming for at least the next couple of months.
Though there's no official return date, Reigns is currently advertised for Survivor Series this November, setting the stage for a massive comeback just in time for the holiday season.
While not yet officially confirmed by WWE, this appears to be a developing angle. We’ll continue updating the story as more details surface.
Wrestling.News | Backstage Take
This wasn’t just a segment—it was a statement.
With one ferocious beatdown, The Vision led by Rollins with Breakker, and Reed. They have cemented themselves as the new dominant force on Raw. It’s rare to see Roman Reigns laid out in such humiliating fashion, and that alone tells you WWE is all-in on elevating this trio as Raw’s new kings of chaos.
Rollins thrives in villainy, and with Heyman by his side and two absolute destroyers in his corner, he’s crafted a power play that rivals anything The Bloodline ever built. The long game here is clear: when Reigns returns, it won't be about championships. It'll be personal. And it may just become must-see WrestleMania territory to close out the year when he returns.
