On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Bronson Reed continued his intense confrontation with Roman Reigns by once again stealing the WWE Universal Champion’s shoes. This marks the second consecutive week that Reed has taken Reigns’ footwear, escalating their bitter rivalry and demanding recognition as the “Tribal Thief.” The conflict unfolded after Roman Reigns was repeatedly attacked by top contenders, including Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed himself, highlighting the brewing tension within WWE’s Red Brand.
Reed’s promo challenges Reigns and rejects respect
During a special promo segment on Raw, Bronson Reed delivered a forceful message directed at the Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. Reed recalled how his attack on Seth Rollins had brought him respect and secured an invitation into Rollins’ faction, The Vision. However, Reed made it clear that he has no interest in earning Reigns’ respect. Instead, he vowed to continue assaulting Reigns and stripping him of his shoes until the Tribal Chief recognizes him as the rightful Tribal Thief.
Bronson Reed openly mocks Reigns and his allies
The promo featured Reed confidently taunting Reigns, accusing him of being
“punked out like a fifth grader”
in front of his peers. Reed expressed frustration that a third confrontation hasn’t occurred yet, but promised that the next encounter would add more trophies to his collection. Afterward, he symbolically referred to his continued theft of Reigns’ shoes as a token of dominance. In response, commentator Paul Heyman mockingly dubbed the shoes the “Shoelafala,” making a pun on Reigns’ Samoan heritage linked to the Ulafala tradition.
I just want to take a moment to get something off my chest. I became a big star because I attacked Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins. And I earned his respect. So much so that he invited me into the Vision. But Roman Reigns, I don’t want your respect. I’m reading online and on social media that I ‘school yard bullied’ you. And that’s accurate. Because I punked you out like a fifth grader in front of your school yard friends. Not once, but twice. And the only reason it hasn’t happened a third time is because you haven’t manned up to me for a third time. But when you do, Roman [laughs], I’m going to add to my collection. And I am going to keep adding to my collection until you acknowledge your Tribal Thief. Tsunami,
Bronson Reed said.
The significance of the feud and what lies ahead
The ongoing dispute between Bronson Reed and Roman Reigns highlights a growing power struggle within WWE’s dominant storylines. Reed’s aggressive pursuit of Reigns’ shoes as symbols of conquest adds a unique flair to their conflict, underscoring his desire to establish a new identity as the Tribal Thief. This narrative tension sets the stage for potential future clashes, with fans eagerly anticipating if and when Reigns will confront Reed a third time to reclaim his honor and end the shoe-stealing provocations.
