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."
