Sami Zayn partnered with Kevin Owens to take the tag team titles off The Usos’ waists at WrestleMania 39. That, however, wasn’t the only blow the Canadian landed on The Bloodline. He also devised the rift between the Anoa’i family members. With each passing week, Roman Reigns looks more vulnerable than ever. After Friday’s SmackDown, his future as The Tribal Chief looks highly doubtful as he uncharacteristically appeared apologetic to Solo Sikoa, the youngest member of The Bloodline.
The reaction did not evade fans’ notice who had a field day on social media, courtesy of Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
Is Roman Reigns afraid of Solo Sikoa?
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The 37-year-old Reigns is nearing a historic 1000-day reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. His recent run out matches that of any wrestler in the new millennium. The Tribal Chief has defeated formidable past champions like Brock Lesnar and Goldberg to be where he is today. Yet, his own cousin left him rather sheepish.
It took place after The Usos attacked Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens while they were cutting a promo with Reigns, Sikoa, and Paul Heyman inside the ring. The sudden attack backfired on the twins as The Head of the Table appeared furious with the former champions taking matters into their own hands. After berating them, Reigns accidentally bumped into Sikoa, ensuing a strange sequence of a few seconds.
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The segment had fans up and running on social media.
This Instagram user sounded the alarm for Reigns: “Solo is NOT down with Roman’s bullsh*t…I wouldn’t be surprised if Solo eventually snaps!”
Another one asked a pertinent question: “Could Solo instead turn on Roman at NOC?🤔”
There were predictions from fans as well: “End is nigh.”
The comments were not just limited to Instagram. Netizens also shared their insights on Twitter.
Uh oh! 😬
The @WWEUsos just attacked @SamiZayn and @FightOwensFight and @WWERomanReigns isn't happy about it… 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gMewxGhP1T
— WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2023
This user thought “Roman looks hella scared of Solo”.
Roman looks hella scared of Solo. It looked like he almost apologized.
— Drip Gaines (@DripGaines) May 20, 2023
Other reactions:
Roman showed ALOOOOT of fear bumping into solo…👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/Q6H42r5A5e
— TheWalker (@walker07_the) May 20, 2023
Solo cookin roman. And that’s on jimmy 😂😂
— Brandalorian (@BtMcBuckets) May 20, 2023
Solo will Samoan spike Roman at night of champions 👀
— luis🐊☄️ (@JorgeLuisFelic3) May 20, 2023
The duo is set to lock horns with the Tag Team champions at Night of Champions on May 27 in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens avenged their recent loss at RAW, which was orchestrated by a member of The Bloodline.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens exploit The Bloodline rift
On the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, Paul Heyman crossed over to the show in search of new allies for The Bloodline. He succeeded after brokering an undisclosed deal with Gunther-led Imperium. The stable distracted the official during Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor and Damian Priest’s tag team match, costing the undisputed champions the bout.
On SmackDown, the duo paid back The Bloodline in the same coin. After getting attacked by the former Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions earlier in the night, Zayn and Owens walked out and kept the referee busy, resulting in a victory for Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar against The Usos.
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Reigns, who was already enraged by his cousins’ behavior, was disgusted as he saw them lose. The 37-year-old was seen passing a message to The Enforcer of The Bloodline. While it’s not clear, the discussion is likely to be centered around possible punishment for the twins.
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That said, do you think there is a possibility of the youngest member snapping on the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion at NOC? Let us know in the comments.
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