Von Voyage, the Island of Relevancy. Roman Reigns’ shroud of invincibility is officially no more. Main Event Jey lived up to a nickname he earned, ironically, while feuding with his cousin/uncle as he delivered in the closing moments of the Money in the Bank in London where he successfully pinned The Tribal Chief, giving him and his brother, Jimmy, the win over Reigns and their younger brother, Solo Sikoa.
- Jey Uso pins Roman Reigns, ending Reigns’ invincibility.
- Reigns’ loss shows his vulnerability without his lieutenants.
- Reigns remains the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
While this wasn’t a singles match, the loss proved that Reigns is only as powerful as the people around him. With his two lieutenants no longer at his side, he is as vulnerable as ever.
After losing to Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens at Night of Champions in late May, The Bloodline, which is now down to just three members – don’t forget, Paul Heyman is part of the group – has some serious thinking to do ahead of SummerSlam on August 5.
Make no mistake, the victory did not come easy for the Usos. The match started off intensely, with Sikoa dominating early on. Gradually, through seamless coordination and defiant resolve, the Usos clawed their way back. Each superkick, each pin attempt, each high-flying maneuver from the top rope amplified the suspense, and the crowd responded in kind, losing their minds for every false finish.
The climax arrived as Reigns, succumbing to a series of superkicks, fell prey to Jey’s Uso Splash from the top rope. As the referee’s hand hit the mat for the third count, marking Reigns’ first pinfall loss in almost three years, the O2 Arena erupted, effectively becoming the epicenter of a WWE Universe frenzy.
Indeed, no storyline in professional wrestling has gripped the WWE Universe quite like The Bloodline saga has. This saga’s longevity, filled with twists and turns, has kept fans riveted for years. The victory of the Usos not only marks a new chapter in this compelling tale but also triggers questions about the future. What becomes of Jey, now having tasted victory over the unassailable Reigns? Will he step up for the Undisputed Universal Championship?
Roman Reigns is still technically undefeated as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. However, seeing him lose and get pinned is a first in years, marking the start of a new era where other championship counters will likely smell blood.
Who knows? Maybe, just maybe, The Judgment Day, specifically, Damian Priest, decides to throw a monkey wrench into the Cody Rhodes redemption arc and decides to cash in on his Money in the Bank contract right when the WWE’s biggest heel is at his most vulnerable.
After all, plans can and have always changed in the WWE. Case in point, Brock Lesnar wasn’t in London to resume his feud with Cody Rhodes for SummerSlam. More importantly, who ever thought that John Cena, out of all people, would come down from the hallowed halls of Hollywood and grace London with his presence? Not only that, he even went as far as to tease a WrestleMania all the way across the pond.
Of course, this is all just speculation for now. But, one thing is clear – Roman Reigns’ time as the Head of the Table is now numbered.
Whether it’s one of The Usos or their younger brother, Solo Sikoa, who they hailed as the next Tribal Chief, usurps him as the leader of The Bloodline, what’s guaranteed is that small chink in Reigns’ armor is now larger than ever, setting him up to lose his now-unified title belt, presumably at WrestleMania 40, way before he can surpass Hulk Hogan’s reign of 1,474 days.
Until then, something tells us that Jey Uso will have a legitimate shot at avenging his embarrassing loss against Roman Reigns three years ago at SummerSlam in Detroit next month.
