Salem is about to be shaken to its foundation as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable villains in Days of Our Lives history storms

back into town. Peter Blake — the long-missing DiMera heir, Stefano’s former protégé, and a man with a savage score to settle — has returned. And this time, he’s not hiding in the shadows, nor is he pretending to chase redemption.

Peter is back for one reason:
to destroy EJ DiMera piece by piece.

With chilling precision and a vengeance sharpened over decades, he is ready to tear apart EJ’s world, his family, his empire, and everything he holds dear. Salem has witnessed vendettas before, but never one this personal, this calculated, and this explosive.

THE RETURN THAT SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH SALEM

Peter Blake has been presumed dead, missing, or living under the radar for years. Many believed he was gone forever — a chapter the DiMera family had quietly closed. But the moment he steps onto the screen, it’s clear that this is not the same Peter who left Salem.

He is colder now.

Sharper.
And fueled by a rage that has been fermenting like poison.

Wearing a new look, a darker demeanor, and scars from a life lived in the shadows, Peter’s return is one of the most dramatic surprises of the year. Salem wasn’t prepared. EJ wasn’t prepared. And the DiMera legacy is now hanging by a thread.

WHY EJ? THE UNFINISHED WAR

EJ DiMera has many enemies, but Peter’s vendetta is unlike any other.

According to spoilers, Peter blames EJ for everything he lost — his power, his standing within the DiMera empire, and the loyalty he once had from Stefano himself. To Peter, EJ represents the son who stole the throne, the successor who took everything Peter believed he deserved.

Peter was Stefano’s weapon.
EJ became Stefano’s heir.
And in Peter’s mind, that betrayal has never been forgiven.

Now, he’s returned to reclaim what he believes was stolen. But Peter’s plan doesn’t end with simply removing EJ from power — he wants to make him suffer, to watch him crumble, to lose his family, his fortune, and his very identity.

PETER’S TERRIFYING PLAN — A SYSTEMATIC TAKEOVER

Spoilers reveal that Peter’s revenge scheme will be slow, calculated, and merciless. He doesn’t attack EJ head-on — that’s too easy. Instead, he begins by destabilizing EJ’s world from within.

Step 1: Turn EJ’s Alliances Against Him
Peter quietly begins sowing distrust among EJ’s closest business partners and political allies. Mysterious leaks, forged documents, and whispered accusations start spreading like wildfire. EJ is blindsided as people he once relied on suddenly back away.

Step 2: Target EJ’s Family
This is where Peter becomes truly dangerous. He knows that EJ’s strength — and weakness — is his family. Spoilers indicate that Peter will set his sights on EJ’s children, his marriage, and even old romantic ties that could be exploited. Peter wants EJ isolated, terrified, and broken.

Step 3: Destroy the DiMera Empire
Peter’s ultimate goal is to reclaim the empire he believes EJ stole. He begins forging new alliances with outsiders, criminals, and former DiMera enemies — even hinting that he may team up with someone EJ barely survived the first time around.

EJ’S PANIC — THE DIMERA PRINCE UNDER ATTACK

For the first time in years, EJ appears rattled. His confidence slips when mysterious attacks begin affecting his power, his career, and even his safety. He tries to maintain control, but sources say the cracks will begin to show.

Chad notices the shift and pressures EJ to reveal the truth. Stefan, meanwhile, is convinced this is part of a larger plot — but even he doesn’t suspect that the ghost haunting EJ is Peter Blake, a man long thought buried.

And Kristen?
She reacts with pure dread.
Her history with Peter is tangled, dark, and filled with secrets she hoped would stay buried. If anyone knows what Peter is capable of, it’s Kristen — and her fear confirms it.

THE FINAL SHOCK — PETER MAKES HIS MOVE

In a dramatic cliffhanger episode, Peter finally confronts EJ face-to-face. Calm, composed, and dripping with menace, Peter delivers a bone-chilling promise:

“You took everything from me.
Now I’m going to take everything from you.”

EJ is shaken. For once, the unstoppable DiMera prince has no words.

Because Peter’s return isn’t a warning.
It’s a declaration of war.