ROMAN REIGNS DECLARES WAR AND BRUTAL REVENGE AFTER SOLO SIKOA DESTROYS JIMMY USO

The WWE Universe was left in shock on the October 18, 2024, episode of SmackDown as the ongoing saga of The Bloodline took a dramatic and violent turn. Roman Reigns, the Original Tribal Chief, stood in the center of the ring, his signature intensity radiating, as he addressed the chaos caused by Solo Sikoa and his revamped Bloodline faction. The night ended with a brutal beatdown of Jimmy Uso, leaving Reigns to declare an all-out war and vow brutal revenge against his former enforcer, Sikoa, who has now claimed the mantle of Tribal Chief.

The Bloodline storyline, one of the most compelling in modern wrestling, has been a rollercoaster of loyalty, betrayal, and family drama. For years, Roman Reigns ruled as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) and Solo Sikoa as his loyal lieutenants. However, cracks began to form in 2023, culminating in a “Bloodline Civil War” at Money in the Bank, where The Usos defeated Reigns and Sikoa, with Jey pinning Reigns for the first time in over three years. This loss marked a turning point, exposing vulnerabilities in Reigns’ once-ironclad leadership.

Fast forward to 2024, and Solo Sikoa has seized control of The Bloodline in Reigns’ absence, exiling Jimmy Uso and recruiting new members like Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu. Sikoa’s bold move to declare himself the new Tribal Chief, complete with possession of the sacred Ula Fala, has been a direct challenge to Reigns’ authority. The October 12 SmackDown saw Jimmy Uso return after a six-month hiatus, hell-bent on revenge against his younger brother, Sikoa. In a heated one-on-one match, Jimmy started strong, but the numbers game proved too much. Interference from Fatu and the rest of Sikoa’s Bloodline led to a Samoan Spike and a decisive victory for Sikoa. Post-match, Reigns attempted to save Jimmy, only to be overwhelmed by the new Bloodline, leaving both men battered.

The October 18 episode escalated tensions further. Reigns, visibly frustrated, confronted Sikoa in the ring, initially offering a rare acknowledgment of his former enforcer’s ambition. “I acknowledge you, does that make you feel better?” Reigns said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. Sikoa, flanked by his new Bloodline, demanded Reigns acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. When Reigns defiantly refused, Sikoa’s faction revealed a beaten Jimmy Uso, limping and bloodied, as a message of their dominance. The crowd chanted “No!” as Reigns stood his ground, but the numbers game once again left him and Jimmy down and out.

This vicious attack on Jimmy Uso, a fan favorite and Reigns’ cousin, ignited a fire in the Original Tribal Chief. Reigns took to social media post-SmackDown, posting a cryptic four-word message: “This is my war.” Backstage reports indicate that Reigns is rallying his forces, with speculation that he may seek to reunite with Jey Uso, despite their strained history. Jey, now a successful singles star, rejected Reigns’ overtures on the same episode, responding with a firm “No Yeet” to his cousin’s plea for unity. However, the looming threat of Sikoa’s Bloodline may force Jey to reconsider, especially after the brutal assault on his twin brother, Jimmy.

The WWE Universe is buzzing with anticipation for what’s next. At Bad Blood on October 5, 2024, Reigns and Cody Rhodes teamed up to defeat Sikoa and Fatu, with Jimmy Uso’s surprise return tipping the scales. However, Sikoa’s Bloodline struck back at Crown Jewel on November 2, where Sikoa pinned Reigns in a six-man tag match, further asserting his claim as Tribal Chief. The feud reached its climax at Survivor Series: WarGames, where Reigns, The Usos, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk faced Sikoa’s faction in a brutal WarGames match. Reigns pinned Sikoa, but the victory did little to quell the ongoing war.

On January 6, 2025, Reigns defeated Sikoa in Tribal Combat on the Netflix premiere of Raw, reclaiming the Ula Fala and the Tribal Chief title. Yet, Sikoa’s resilience and his faction’s loyalty suggest the war is far from over. The July 11, 2025, SmackDown announced that Sikoa will defend his WWE United States Championship against Jimmy Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event, a match that could see Reigns in Jimmy’s corner, ready to exact revenge.

Reigns’ declaration of war signals a new chapter in The Bloodline saga. With Jimmy Uso as the heart of the family drama and Sikoa’s faction growing stronger, the WWE Universe awaits the next brutal encounter. Will Reigns reunite the original Bloodline, or will Sikoa’s reign as the new Tribal Chief prove unstoppable? One thing is certain: the path to revenge will be paved with chaos, betrayal, and unrelenting violence.