5 Things WWE Subtly told us on SmackDown: Two-time world champion to return sooner than expected, Popular heel to become champion soon?

#1. Roman Reigns' road to WrestleMania on SmackDown is filled with twists and turns

Less than a week after Day 1, where he pulled out, Roman Reigns returned to SmackDown. Earlier this week, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar refused to acknowledge Bobby Lashley on RAW, simply stating that he would meet Roman Reigns on SmackDown.

Roman Reigns opened the show and was soon confronted by Brock Lesnar, who demanded an acknowledgment. Interestingly, during the back-and-forth between them, Paul Heyman told Lesnar not to talk to Reigns the way he was, and the latter did the same, telling him, "don't talk to him [Heyman] like that."

This instantly cast doubts over Paul Heyman's loyalty - something that was constantly in question during his time with Roman Reigns. He still seems to remain grateful for what The Tribal Chief provided him. Ultimately, this was an unintentional distraction as Roman Reigns hit the Superman punch to get one up on The Beast Incarnate.

All roads seem to be heading towards a champion vs. champion match at WrestleMania. Unless Bobby Lashley dethrones Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, this is the way things stand.

Speaking of the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns heard a familiar knock on his door at the end of the show. It was RAW's Seth Rollins, indicating that he was the man Adam Pearce selected to be his challenger at the upcoming event.