Gunther to lose the WWE World Heavyweight Title at Night of Champions to Roman Reigns? Exploring the possibility

Roman Reigns has been absent from television for weeks, but he has previously expressed his interest in capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. The title is currently held by Gunther, who became champion by dethroning Jey Uso on RAW. In a shocking twist, WWE can book the OTC to win the gold at Night of Champions.

Reigns' last appearance on WWE television was on the RAW after WrestleMania 41. He was taken out by Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker after The Visionary aligned with Paul Heyman at The Show of Shows. The Wiseman did the unthinkable by betraying Reigns and CM Punk on the same night.

Roman Reigns hasn't been in the world title picture since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL. Earlier this year, the OTC claimed that the World Heavyweight Championship's value can only be increased if the title is around his waist. Coincidentally enough, at the time, Gunther held the championship before losing it to Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41.

Upon the OTC's return to WWE, he can kick off a feud with Gunther. Reigns is already involved in a storyline featuring Seth Rollins' faction on RAW. Hence, he can permanently move to RAW to pursue the World Heavyweight Title. The Austrian Anomaly is in dire need of credible challengers in his second reign as world champion, and Reigns may be the perfect choice to face him.

Reigns' potential title victory in Riyadh can set up Rollins' Money in the Bank cash-in and extend their storyline to SummerSlam 2025. At the two-night event, The Visionary and The Tribal Chief can face off for the gold in a high-profile bout.

WWE needs to add credibility to RAW's top championship after the mixed reaction to Jey's reign. Having stars like Reigns, Gunther, and Rollins fight for the title can make it possible. As of now, this is mere speculation, but putting the title on Reigns can help the company boost ticket sales and increase TV ratings for RAW.

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What did Roman Reigns have to say about winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship?

On the No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Roman Reigns claimed that if WWE was trying to increase the value of the World Heavyweight Championship, the title should be placed around his waist.

"If we're trying to lift the value [of the World Heavyweight Championship], you know what waist it's supposed to go on [mine]. So, yeah."

Things have changed drastically for Reigns since that interview, as he is no longer with Paul Heyman. The WWE Hall of Famer has joined forces with Seth Rollins, whose new faction consists of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Roman Reigns' return has yet to be confirmed by the company.