Calgary’s Friday Night SmackDown felt more like a whirlwind of emotions than a mere wrestling event, and for anyone following the intricate storyline of The Bloodline, it felt like the culmination of a dramatic play.
The air was thick with anticipation as all members of The Bloodline made their presence felt, post the shattering events of SummerSlam. The city echoed with “you sold out” chants when Jimmy Uso, having betrayed his own brother Jey at SummerSlam, tried to weave his way through the crowd, a hoodie echoing his Detroit appearance shielding him from the venom of the disappointed crowd.
There was Roman Reigns, standing tall yet with that unmistakable air of cockiness. Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman were also present to mark their territories, ever loyal to the Tribal Chief. But the evening would soon see a confrontation that left audiences with more questions than answers.
Jimmy, the perpetrator of the shock at SummerSlam, was given a chance to clear the air. With Reigns questioning his motives, Jimmy’s reasoning was not what most expected. Far from the clichéd narrative of jealousy, Jimmy spoke from the heart. He explained, citing Roman’s transformation since becoming the Tribal Chief, how power had corrupted him. The love for his brother made him betray Jey. He feared for Jey; he didn’t want him to walk down the same treacherous path as Reigns and lose his soul in the process. The crowd’s boos were thunderous, drowning out even the chants for Jey. Jimmy’s heart-wrenching confession climaxed with a plea, “If you want to kick me, 37 years of pain, give it to me.”
As Jey walked out, the audience hung onto every step, waiting for a response. Jey’s response was indeed fiery, with a superkick to his brother, laying him low and turning the tables on Reigns and Solo Sikoa with a force that echoed his frustration, anger, and pain. The Calgary audience was at the edge of their seats, as Jey’s final words resonated in the arena: “I’m out of the Bloodline, I’m out of SmackDown, and I’m out of WWE.
This profound assertion left a void that was palpable. Jey walked away, leaving a trail of emotions in his wake. Reigns, Sikoa, and Jimmy lay motionless, while the crowd tried to grapple with the enormity of what they had just witnessed.
In the aftermath, the question lingers about the direction WWE will take. Jey’s resounding exit suggests his potential as a dominant force in the wrestling world, yet his future in WWE remains uncertain. A captivating cliffhanger for sure, but one can only hope the narrative doesn’t lose its essence in the wake of its stellar past.
Unfortunately, no one is really buying Jey’s “mic drop” moment about leaving the world’s leading wrestling promotion at the apex (???) of one of its most iconic storylines.
For many, The Bloodline has been the greatest storyline of this era and definitely an all-timer. A blend of family ties, raw emotions, and intense confrontations. But like all narratives, it risks running out of steam if not navigated cautiously. We might have witnessed creative genius with The Bloodline, there’s also a fear of missed opportunities, like the passing moments with Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes.
Now, the WWE appears to be resorting to Jey threatening to leave the WWE just to drum up drama when it could have made it happen organically.
As it inches towards a conclusion, all eyes will be on WWE’s creative team to ensure The Bloodline gets the ending it truly deserves. For now, fans and pundits alike will be left speculating the aftermath of that tumultuous night in Calgary.
