Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa clashed in a faction war at Crown Jewel 2024, but the match didn’t end well for the Original Tribal Chief, as Solo pinned him clean to secure victory for his team. The closing moment of the bout saw Jacob Fatu taking out Reigns and The Usos, allowing Sikoa to deliver two Samoan Spikes, ultimately pinning Reigns.
Seeing the Head of the Table pinned cleanly was an unexpected moment for fans. In this article, we’ll discuss three reasons why Solo pinned Reigns at the Saudi Arabia premium live event.
#3. To draw the pinfall victory numbers between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa
One of the main reasons Solo Sikoa pinned Reigns at Crown Jewel may be to even the score following his previous loss to the new Bloodline leader at Bad Blood 2024.
For those unfamiliar, Roman and Cody Rhodes faced Solo and Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood, where the Original Tribal Chief secured victory by pinning Solo.
Solo may have pinned Reigns at Crown Jewel to balance out their recent rivalry, setting the stage for an even more intense showdown in this family saga. Their next encounter now holds even greater intrigue, as fans eagerly await to see who will gain the upper hand.
#2. To push Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline
The rivalry between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa isn’t just a brief feud. This rivalry is expected to unfold over several months. A showdown between Team Roman and Team Solo is even anticipated for the Survivor Series: WarGames.
With this in mind, Sikoa needed momentum to establish himself as a legitimate threat to the OG Bloodline.
By pinning the Original Tribal Chief at Crown Jewel, Solo proved he has the strength to challenge Reigns, setting up WWE for an exciting feud leading into a match at Survivor Series: WarGames.
#1. To show that Roman Reigns needs Sami Zayn on his side
In addition to Jacob Fatu, the involvement of Tonga Loa gave Solo Sikoa an advantage in pinning Roman Reigns. Loa’s distraction allowed the Samoan Werewolf to neutralize the former Universal Champion.
WWE may have used Solo’s pinning the Original Tribal Chief to show the need for one more ally on the side of the OTC, which indeed includes Sami Zayn. Following the match, the former Honorary Uce attempted to save his former stablemates from Bloodline’s attack. However, he accidentally knocked Reigns out in the process.
Still, Solo’s pin on the OTC highlights that Roman Reigns needs Sami on his side to counter the numbers advantage and prevent Sikoa from pinning him again.
