Roman Reigns Recognized Tribal Chief by Jacob Fatu on Raw

In a significant development for WWE’s ongoing Bloodline saga, Jacob Fatu officially acknowledged Roman Reigns as his “Tribal Chief” during the June 1 episode of Monday Night Raw in Turin, Italy. This ceremony came one day after Reigns successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Fatu in a violent “Tribal Combat” match at WWE’s Clash in Italy premium live event.

The episode opened with Reigns, flanked by his cousins Jimmy and Jey Uso, awaiting Fatu’s arrival in the ring. A subdued Fatu entered, acknowledging his loss at the Inalpi Arena the previous night. He stated he knew the consequences of defeat and that he wanted his children to see him keep his word. Fatu then declared, “Roman, I acknowledge you!” before kneeling and extending his hand to the champion. Reigns responded by saying he loved Fatu, raising him up, and embracing him. The four men then stood together in the ring, performing The Bloodline’s signature pose.

Reigns’ victory at Clash in Italy marked his second consecutive win over Fatu in recent weeks, solidifying his position as the leader of the storied wrestling family. The high-stakes main event saw Reigns finally put Fatu away after a...