[193] At SummerSlam on August 19, Reigns defeated Lesnar and won the Universal Championship for the first time in his career. A championship rematch of sorts, this match suffered from being against a powerhouse in Braun Strowman who simply wasn't the kind of wrestler who needed to be put into a 10-minute singles match. Reigns was then blessed by the elders of the family, and The Usos allied with The Tribal Chief following the match. March 29, 2022, 12:38 PM in WWE 0 'The Tribal Chief' Roman Reigns (Image Courtesy: NewsWeek) Roman Reigns is the current WWE Universal Champion. [155] A match was set up between the two at Payback on April 30,[156] which Reigns lost. At the time, rumors about Daniel Bryan's future in the WWE ran rampant. [86], The next month, a singles match was set up between Reigns and Rollins for Night of Champions on September 21, but Reigns developed a legitimate incarcerated hernia which required surgery prior to the event. [164][165] Following this, Reigns began a rivalry with John Cena,[166] leading to a match at No Mercy on September 24, which Reigns won. Please logout and login again. [34] Leakee later won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Mike Dalton[35][36] and would drop the titles to CJ Parker and Jason Jordan shortly after. A few days later on SmackDown Live, Reigns was seen backstage sat alongside Paul Heyman, a figure often paired with monstrous heel wrestlers. [220] Nonetheless, Reigns found additional footage that showed Rowan pushing over the equipment. Edge was involved as the special enforcer for this match, and as a result, shenanigans ensued. [211] On the May 20 episode of Raw, Reigns, who appeared via the wild card rule, was interrupted by Shane McMahon, who was still bothered by Reigns' earlier attack on his father. Following this announcement, Reigns would go on an indefinite hiatus to receive treatment. [70] Reigns would be the runner-up in the match after being lastly eliminated by Batista. "Tribal Chief"- Is WWE aiming for Roman Reigns vs The Rock Ever since the breaking of The Shield in mid-2014, Roman Reigns had bared the torch previously held by the Hollywood-bound John Cena. While the Usos did not make the trip overseas, their brother did a debuting Solo Sikoa tripped up the referee as McIntyre went for a pin, allowing Roman to hit a spear and retain his championship. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. It was actually scheduled to be one of the main events of WrestleMania 36 before Roman Reigns decided to pass on that show because of the pandemic and his personal medical history. The tribe has given the world some amazing wrestling talents over the years. Roman Reigns closed the final episode of WWE SmackDown before WWE Money in the Bank 2023 by declaring that he is "The Only One" and the greatest of all time. Your login session has expired. Even with Kenny Omega cleaning things up in both AEW and Impact Wrestling, an argument could be made that even he doesnt hold a candle to The Tribal Chief. In hindsight, this was the perfect way to write Bryan out of the company while still giving him a fantastic sendoff and allowing him to retain his dignity and reputation in defeat. WWE: Did Jey Uso pin Roman Reigns? Reason why the lonely Bloodline Sign up for BINGE to watch. [182] After defeating Bray Wyatt on the February 5 episode of Raw,[183] Reigns qualified for the Elimination Chamber match, which he won, earning the right to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34. He is set to face the Beast Brock Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania 38 night 2. Roman Reigns on the truth behind his Tribal Chief character in WWE. This character has genuinely changed everything for WWE, slowly turning the tides of the ratings slump and bringing alienated fans back to the product. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon", "Brock Lesnar def. Despite being a dominant and triumphant babyface for six years . It was fun, it was expected, and it really shows how far the quality of Roman's title defenses has come, as this match is really quite good despite being low in our ranking. WWE's solution was to rent the then-unused Amway Center (and later Tropicana Field and the Yuengling Center) and set it up with video boards displaying fans watching at home. There was very little build between Finn's last loss and his summoning of the Demon, but since the Demon King hadn't been seen in some time, hopes were high that Finn could overcome Reigns and finally take the title off Roman's waist. That led to a heartfelt moment between Jimmy and Roman, but one that quickly turned to horror as Roman locked Jimmy in a guillotine choke, forcing Jey to quit the match to save his brother and force both Usos into "indentured servitude" under Reigns. The subsequent sequence of events culminated in Jimmy Uso attacking Reigns, and The Usos walking away from The Bloodline. The Tribal Chiefbattled Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 35 and defeated The Scottish Superstar, proving that he was as powerful as ever. Roman eventually got the upper hand, as always, and when he raised the steel ring steps over his head to finish Jey off, Jimmy Uso slid into the ring (the cage door had been opened after Roman threw the referee after the ref threatened to end the match early) to cover his brother. 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Roman so thoroughly destroyed Balor's alter ego that the Demon has been essentially retired, courtesy of our tribal chief. 's limp body fall to the mat and easily reclaim his Universal Championship. The current Universal Champion is no stranger to WrestleMania moments and main events, so naming his favourite moment is a difficult task for the Tribal Chief. Whether its WWE news or something from across the sea, lets talk shop. Thankfully, Reigns' battle was a successful one, and he returned to Raw with renewed focus. While Lesnar dominated early with a series of suplexes, Roman followed up with a couple spears (one through the announce table) and a pair of Superman punches. [73] A six-man tag team match pitting The Shield against The Wyatt Family on February 24 at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was arranged, in which The Shield lost after Ambrose abandoned the match mid-way through. 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Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Roman Reigns claims he is the only one, but Jimmy and Jey Uso claim that he may not be Tribal Chief after WWE Money in the Bank. [309][310][311][312] They had twin sons in November 2016, followed by another set of twin sons in March 2020. The current chief is believed to be Arthur Anoai Sr. [249] Due to the loss, Jey was ordered to follow Reigns' commands and address him as "The Tribal Chief", thus turning him into a villainous character. [53] This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of Raw, which The Shield won. The Demon version of Finn Balor was a terror before this match, with only one loss in NXT and none after he moved up to the main roster. The Bloodline's popularity reached a fever pitch once Sami Zayn joined the faction, but the storyline had been going for years prior to The Honorary Uce. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) #BelieveInTheShield, This page was last edited on 30 June 2023, at 21:24. How The Bloodline's Next Generation Could Challenge Roman Reigns for It was about more than just the title at WWE Clash of Champions. At WWE Hell in a Cell 2020, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso battled in an I Quit Hell in a Cell match. Riddle's match with Reigns was the least predictable of the top five. ", "IVideo: Sheamus reportedly responsible for Roman Reigns's broken nose", "Roman Reigns undergoes surgery following Triple H attack", "Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster", "WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters", "WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal: 75 Playable Superstars Announced", "Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns unveiled as WWE 2K20 cover Superstars", "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare: Reigns & Rollins team up with Creed & Kofi! [313][314], At a house show on December 30, 2015, Anoai had his nose legitimately broken during his match against Sheamus,[315][316] and later underwent nasal reconstructive surgery which altered the appearance of his nose. and that didn't sit well with the "Tribal Chief." Fortunately for Bryan, he would get a few more shots at Roman's title, as we'll see later on this list. Finn had Roman pinned after a Coup de Gras, but Roman hit a low blow from under Finn's cover. Roman has gone through a few nicknames over the years. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. He was something to run through, another notch in Roman's belt and if anything, the addition of Brock Lesnar to Sami's short-lived number one contender's spot made the inevitable squash an entertaining one. [285], On the February 4 episode of SmackDown, Goldberg would make his return to challenge Reigns to a match at Elimination Chamber for the title a match two years in the making after their match at WrestleMania 36 was called off due to Reigns taking a hiatus. He's consistently getting fantastic work out of his challengers and making it more and more difficult for his detractors to make an argument for him to drop the title. After successfully defending his Universal Championship, Reigns will now be officially crowned the Tribal Chief in a ceremony presided over by Paul Heyman on SmackDown this Friday. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies, Universal Champion; WWE Champion; Intercontinental Champion; United States Champion; WWE Tag Team Champion; 2015 Royal Rumble Match winner; 2014 Superstar of the Year Slammy Award winner, For some, bearing the responsibility of one of wrestling's most storied families would break even the strongest Superstar. 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Speaking with Ariel Helwani of BT Sport, Jey Uso noted that they have fallen in line for The Tribal Chief for long enough, and there is only so much a man can take. [19] He made his televised debut on August 19, 2010, using the ring name Roman Leakee, in a 15-man battle royal, which was won by Alex Riley. [221][222] This caused Bryan and Rowan to split due to Rowan lying, and a no disqualification match between Reigns and Rowan was scheduled for Clash of Champions on September 15,[222][223] which Rowan won after interference from a returning Luke Harper. On this week's episode of WWE SmackDown, The Usos were involved in a confrontation with Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. [121] At Fastlane on February 22, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose in a triple threat match to receive a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Triple H at WrestleMania 32 on April 3,[122] where he defeated Triple H in the main event to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for a third time. Even though the title was on the line for all three matches, this pre-taped "SmackDown" match that aired on Christmas Day simply didn't give any indication that the title would change hands. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. [241] At Payback on August 30, Reigns defeated defending champion The Fiend and Strowman in a No Holds Barred Triple Threat match to win the Universal Championship for the second time. After winning a battle royal[82] Reigns was inserted into a ladder match for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank on June 29; however the match was won by John Cena. 5 reasons why Roman Reigns' Tribal Chief storyline is becoming boring WWE Elimination Chamber 2023: Roman Reigns retains Undisputed - DAZN [84] Following the event, Reigns began a feud with Orton,[85] culminating in a match at SummerSlam on August 17, which Reigns won. The Bloodline's storyline has captivated the WWE Universe, but the group appears to be falling apart at the seams. Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. [325], Reigns also makes regular appearances on fellow wrestler Xavier Woods' comedic YouTube channel UpUpDownDown under the nickname "The Merchandise". An honorary Uso, Roman's chosen one, a valued member of The Bloodline, and the glue that holds together the most powerful faction in all of professional wrestling. WWE SmackDown (6/30/2023) Results: Asuka vs Charlotte, Roman Reigns Returns, Tag Title Bout & More. Even though it didn't end with a title change, it was undeniably fun, and the best Roman Reigns title match to date. 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He was replaced by Kurt Angle and The Shield went on to win the match. As a result, he had to relinquish the Universal Championship and went away for 4 months. [90] This started a feud between Reigns and Big Show,[91] in which Reigns defeated him multiple times by countout[92] and disqualification. WWE Fans Acknowledge Roman Reigns on His 38th Birthday - ComicBook.com The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos", "Backstage Confusion Regarding Roman Reigns Injury Status After WrestleMania 38? [244] After this, Reigns granted Jey a rematch at the Hell in a Cell event, and the match was later confirmed as a Hell in a Cell match, with the added stipulation of being an "I Quit" match. The decision was taken mainly because each performer travels so much, and we are all such a diverse group and from all over the place. [205] The Shield defeated the team of McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin at Fastlane on March 10. The Usos said that after Saturday, Reigns would no longer be the Tribal Chief. [22] As a member of the Anoai wrestling family, his cousins include The Tonga Kid, Rikishi, Umaga, and Yokozuna, while his first cousins once removed include The Usos and Solo Sikoa. [76] The feud with Kane also prompted The Shield to sever ties with Triple H, who reformed Evolution to counteract them. [134] At Battleground on July 24, Reigns made his televised return, facing Rollins and Dean Ambrose for the now-renamed WWE Championship,[135] which Ambrose won. Drew McIntyre's was the most likely to end with a title change. Brock flew from the tractor's loader onto Roman to start things off and would eventually use that tractor to raise a corner of the ring into the air. Drew McIntyre won the Universal Championship over Brock Lesnar during the ThunderDome era, and popular opinion was that Drew was "owed" a proper championship run in front of fans. WWE WrestleMania 39: How a Samoan dynasty became the greatest - ESPN They teamed together until disbanding in 2014, after which Reigns entered singles competition, though the trio would occasionally reunite until Ambrose left WWE in 2019. WWE legend to return at SummerSlam and challenge Roman Reigns for the At SummerSlam 2018, Reigns finally vanquished his greatest rival when he defeated Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Title. Another of Roman's defenses against the mayor of Suplex City, the WrestleMania 38 match seemed to split fans between those who anticipated the match, and those who had zero desire to watch these two big meaty men slap meat once again. 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