Roman Reigns’ sudden absence from WWE SmackDown has left fans wondering about the future of the OG Bloodline. One possible reason for his absence could be his impending move to RAW following its Netflix debut. However, this development has also raised questions about who could potentially replace Jimmy Uso in the faction. With Jimmy out indefinitely due to a real-life injury, the company may be looking for a temporary replacement, and one potential candidate is Apollo Crews.
Apollo Crews, the former United States Champion, has a history with the OTC dating back to the pandemic era. In a backstage segment, Roman Reigns was seen advising the 37-year-old, although this storyline was never fully developed. Now, with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline targeting Crews in a backstage altercation, WWE has an opportunity to capitalize on this angle and include him in The Bloodline. Temporarily recruiting Apollo Crews could boost his status on the main roster and draw more fan attention to him.
Furthermore, the Nigerian Prince might seek revenge for the attack and possibly reach out to Roman Reigns himself in an attempt to join him. While this scenario is not very likely, it will be interesting to see how the storyline develops in the coming weeks. The OG Bloodline’s dynamics are crucial to the WWE narrative, and a addition like Apollo Crews could add a fresh perspective to the faction.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns is no longer advertised for any upcoming events by the Stamford-based promotion. Initially, he was scheduled to appear on Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, but WWE later removed him from the advertising and officially confirmed his absence. This has raised questions about when Roman Reigns will return to WWE television. The answer could be the highly anticipated RAW Netflix debut show, set to air live on January 6, 2025. Given the significance of the occasion, the chances seem high that the OTC will return on RAW’s Netflix debut to continue The Bloodline Saga and make a massive impact in WWE’s new era.