Roman Reigns WWE SmackDown reaction unfolded after a surprising incident where Reigns was robbed of his shoes during a recent match. This took place on WWE RAW, following an intense confrontation involving Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, who ambushed Reigns while he was assisting Jey Uso. The incident has set the stage for a dramatic showdown at SummerSlam.
Details of the Shocking Robbery and Its Aftermath
During last Monday’s episode of RAW, Roman Reigns intervened to support Jey Uso after his match against Bronson Reed ended in disqualification because of interference by Bron Breakker. Initially, Reigns and Uso seemed to gain control; however, Breakker executed a powerful Spear, driving both through the barricade and shifting momentum in favor of the antagonists. As Reigns and Uso struggled, Reed removed Reigns’ sneakers and boldly declared ownership over them.
This unexpected act became a focal point ahead of SummerSlam, drawing reactions from several WWE personalities, including Solo Sikoa, Reigns’ cousin and former Bloodline ally. At SummerSlam Media Day, Adrian Hernandez of UNLIKELY questioned Sikoa about the footwear theft. In his candid response, Sikoa said,
“Yes. Sell them to me. Bring them this way. Let me buy his shoes and I’ll sell it on eBay. Like, let me make some money off that, man… I mean, he’s a size 16, you know? I’m a 14, I might have to sell those and buy some other pair of shoes,” the United States Champion said. [From 0:35-0:50]
This lighthearted remark revealed a side of Solo Sikoa rarely seen during his usual serious appearances on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Sikoa first teamed with Reigns as part of the original Bloodline faction at the 2022 Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event. Following Reigns’ loss of the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL and his subsequent break from WWE, Sikoa assumed leadership of The Bloodline and recruited new members.
Reigns’ return reignited tensions with Sikoa, culminating in a Tribal Combat match for the Ula Fala on RAW’s Netflix premiere episode, marking an intense chapter in their rivalry.
SummerSlam Match Offers Roman Reigns a Chance to Retribute
Roman Reigns now faces an opportunity to reclaim his status and respond to the humiliation inflicted by Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. At SummerSlam’s Night One, Reigns will join forces with Jey Uso in a tag team match against Reed and Breakker, aiming to settle scores during WWE’s biggest event of the summer.
After his hiatus post-WrestleMania 41, Reigns made a powerful comeback on the July 14 episode of RAW. With renewed determination, he targeted Seth Rollins’ faction, directly confronting Reed and Breakker.
With the upcoming match, Reigns is poised to ascend once more, confronting the challenges that have threatened his dominance and defending his reputation as the Tribal Chief.
