Roman Reigns is expected to make his return to WWE following his absence since the RAW episode after WrestleMania 41, with speculation mounting that he will come back as OTC1 or Tribal Chief One. This possible return has sparked discussions about the introduction of an OTC2 or Tribal Chief Two, signaling new storylines for WWE’s evolving character dynamics.
Roman Reigns’ Tribal Chief Status and Recent Developments
Throughout his tenure as the leader of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns earned the title of The Tribal Chief. After losing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, Reigns regained the Ula Fala from Solo Sikoa, reinforcing his dominance and declaring himself the Original Tribal Chief. This return with the “one” suffix to his Tribal Chief identity hints at WWE’s possible plans to introduce a second Tribal Chief in the near future.
The faction led by Sikoa has been revitalized with new members, including the Street Champion, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo. This revamped group has been tentatively named “My Family Tree” (MFT), marking a significant shift in the Bloodline storyline. Solo Sikoa, having defeated Jimmy Uso on Saturday Night’s Main Event XL, may establish himself as OTC2, potentially setting up a fresh rivalry or partnership with Reigns.
Vince Russo’s Perspective on Roman Reigns’ Future
WWE commentator Vince Russo recently expressed his belief that Roman Reigns has reached the peak of his wrestling career and may be ready to transition beyond WWE. On the Coach and Bro Show, Russo argued that Reigns’ achievements have paved the way for opportunities outside wrestling, particularly in Hollywood.
“I really believe Roman Reigns’ future, in my opinion, is way, way beyond wrestling. I believe that [on heading to Hollywood] without a shadow of a doubt. I think he has every quality and everything that it takes. There is really nothing more he could do in the wrestling business. I think guys like Rock and Austin, and Cena, I think they reach that point where it’s like, ‘What else am I going to accomplish in wrestling?’ And I think Roman’s accomplished it all. I think it’s time for him to go on to bigger and better things.”
—Vince Russo, Wrestling Commentator
Despite the ongoing storyline involving Seth Rollins and CM Punk, WWE has yet to officially announce Roman Reigns’ return date. His absence has left fans eager to see how his role as Tribal Chief One will influence the future narrative on WWE’s programming.
Implications of Reigns’ Return on WWE’s Story Arc
The rumored introduction of OTC2 with Solo Sikoa stepping into a Tribal Chief role suggests WWE is preparing for new character dynamics that could reshape the power structures within the company. Reigns’ return as Tribal Chief One alongside Sikoa’s rise may create fresh conflicts or alliances, adding depth to The Bloodline’s legacy.
Roman Reigns’ potential return carries significance not only for ongoing wrestling rivalries but also for the larger WWE universe, where character evolution and faction developments are key to maintaining audience engagement. As WWE builds toward Saturday Night’s Main Event and beyond, the positioning of Reigns and Sikoa as distinct yet related Tribal Chiefs could offer compelling storytelling possibilities.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Roman Reigns’ illness?
A. A few days after his comeback, WWE released a documentary about one of its top stars. It was revealed that Reigns had been living with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer that can be treated but not cured, for more than ten years.
Q. What is the disease of Roman Reigns?
A. Reigns first found out he had leukemia in 2007, when he was 22 years old. He fought and overcame the disease. However, eleven years later, his cancer came back. Because of this, he had to give up the WWE Universal Championship title and step away from WWE for a while.
