The “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns announces his return to WWE SmackDown, making his debut before WrestleMania 40 and leaving a path of destruction. The August 9 episode was anything but, as Reigns‘ reappearance sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, setting the stage for what could be described as a brutal battle for supremacy.
Vulnerable expectations increase
The evening started on a high note when Solo Sikoa, the new force behind the new Bloodline, appeared backstage. Problems escalate when Tama Tonga and Tonga loa question Reigns’ absence, doubting his loyalty and interest. However, Sikoa persisted, assuring them that Reigns would make his presence known.
As the clip opens, Sikoa climbs into the ring, calls out to his cousin, and challenges him to prove his worth as a true “Tribal Chief”. The signs are clear – the one with the red necklace of Ulafalah will be crowned the leader. The WWE audience is eagerly awaiting the return of Reigns with an electrifying atmosphere.
The Roman Empire returns with a vengeance
Reigns’ clever entrance chant sent the crowd into a frenzy, hinting at what they’d been waiting for. Destiny is fully alert and ready when Reigns storms the ring and his anger explodes. He attacks without hesitation and uses the circular ladder to beat him down, knocking out Tonga and Loa with brutal force – Roman Reigns is back and he means business.
In the ring, the tension between Reigns and Sikoa is evident. Sikoa is facing the wrath of his cousin after insulting Reigns. Reigns wasted no time and landed a thunderous Superman Punch that stunned Sikoa. The WWE audience watched in amazement as Reigns prepared to use his signature move, the Spear, but Tonga Loa intervened and pulled Sikoa out of harm’s way at the last second.
It was a brutal attack
What followed was chaos and brutality. Ulafala, the center of their power, lay in the corner of the ring and was temporarily forgotten as the fight progressed. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa grab Reigns and Reigns suddenly claps and goes up for a moment. But their victory was short-lived.
With a renewed sense of urgency, Reigns fought back, delivering a Superman Punch to a pair of Destiny’s Rangers before unleashing a powerful spear on Loa. The WWE Universe erupted and Reigns, now in control, took the fight to the outside as he punched Tonga in the ring in a move that would be repeated several times. When the ring came back, Reigns’ anger was still unstoppable.
Grabbing a steel chair, he beat Loa mercilessly as he lay helpless in the middle of the ring. Each chair crash reverberated throughout the arena, a testament to the intensity and emotion of Reigns‘ performances. Meanwhile, Sikoa was standing on the stage, ulafalla in his hand, watching the carnage unfold. He is visibly disgusted and looks scared as he realizes how much power and strength Reigns has.
Silent war
At the end of the broadcast, the sight of Reigns and Sikoa making eye contact had the WWE audience on the edge of their seats. Ulafala is still in Sikoa’s hands, a clear sign that the battle for the chieftainship is far from over. The silent rivalry between these two cousins hints at a deeper, more eternal conflict – one that promises to shake blood to its foundations.
The road ahead
Roman Reigns’ return to SmackDown reignited the rivalry in Bloodline, setting the stage for an epic show that the WWE Universe will never forget. With the Guerrillas of Destiny now in his midst and Solo Sikoya emerging as a challenger, Reigns’ road to reclaiming his undisputed title will not be easy. The question now is: How far will Roman Reigns go to regain his reign? Most importantly, what do those around him want? As the WWE Universe awaits the next chapter in this ongoing saga, one thing is certain – the return of Roman Reigns will change the face of SmackDown forever.
