Roman Reigns faced off against Solo Sikoa in a highly anticipated Tribal Combat match on WWE RAW this week, a showdown that had fans buzzing. As expected, interference played a key role in the match, but it was Reigns who ultimately emerged victorious, reclaiming his status as the Tribal Chief.
After his hard-fought victory, Reigns was declared The OTC—an acronym now signifying "Only Tribal Chief," as ring announcer Alicia Taylor explained. This designation marked Reigns' return to the top after overcoming Solo Sikoa and reclaiming his Ula Fala, a significant symbol in the family’s heritage.
The Bloodlines Collide, Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes Join the Fray
The match also saw both The New Bloodline and The Original Bloodline play significant roles. Kevin Owens, a vocal critic of The Bloodline, made his presence felt when he delivered a Stunner to Roman Reigns. However, Owens’ attempt to land his signature Piledriver was interrupted when Cody Rhodes rushed to the ring. The two men then brawled backstage, leaving the battle between Reigns and Sikoa to continue.
Reigns Defeats Sikoa with Two Spears
With Owens and Rhodes no longer involved, the spotlight returned to Reigns and Sikoa. After narrowly avoiding a Samoan Spike from Sikoa, Reigns powered through and delivered two Spears, ensuring that he was able to pin his former teammate and family member to reclaim his birthright.
Uncertainty About the Future of The Bloodline
It remains unclear whether The New Bloodline and The Original Bloodline will now be divided across different brands or if the storyline will continue in a new direction. The fallout from this match leaves many questions about the future of the factions and their role in WWE’s ongoing storylines.
“It’s a great honor, to be able to represent our family,” Reigns said. “Like he said, to be able to represent all the way from the very beginning to High Chief Peter Maivia, to my father Sika, my uncle Afa, to be able to showcase our legacy, put on our craft in front of the whole world, it’s all about this representation. That’s all I really want to do is just represent my family and just showcase our talents and just how good we are at this craft. Tonight was just another opportunity to go out there and do that. Who better to do that with than Dwayne?”