Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline took center stage on WWE RAW following the Clash in Italy 2026. During this event, Jacob Fatu finally recognized the Original Tribal Chief, officially joining the faction.
Adding the Samoan Werewolf has undeniably strengthened the group, yet there are indications that Fatu’s alliance with the Bloodline might not endure.
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This article will explore these signs briefly.
Jacob Fatu already has a problem with Jey Uso
In the Tribal Combat match where Jacob Fatu was defeated by Roman Reigns, it was Jey Uso who directed Fatu to heed the commands of the OTC.
Prior to the acknowledgment ceremony on the red brand, the YEET Master criticized Fatu for being late on his first day. Later, when the 34-year-old appeared to recognize the World Heavyweight Champion, Fatu clarified that his loss was to the Original Tribal Chief, not Jey Uso. This suggests a brewing conflict with the YEET Master. Should Jey Uso persist in targeting Fatu on the red brand, a civil war might be on the horizon.
Fatu is likely to resist such behavior from the former World Heavyweight Champion, potentially leading to the dissolution of his alliance with Reigns and the OG Bloodline.
Solo Sikoa & MFT inclusion in the WWE storyline
Following the defeat of Jacob Fatu in the Tribal Combat match by the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Solo Sikoa and the MFT made their presence known at ringside. The OTC indicated that the SmackDown faction is next for the Head of the Table.
After the event, Solo shared on his official Instagram account, urging Jacob to have remained with him. Fatu initially belonged to Solo Sikoa’s group on the blue brand.
“Smh… you should have stayed with me.” wrote Solo Sikoa.
Fatu’s departure from the faction and his betrayal of the former owner of Ula Fala, combined with Solo and the MFT’s sudden involvement in the Bloodline Saga, might signal that Fatu’s alliance with Roman is on shaky ground.
Reluctant to take orders from Roman Reigns
Before recognizing Roman Reigns on Monday Night RAW, Jacob Fatu expressed dissatisfaction over his loss to the Original Tribal in front of his family. Though he eventually acknowledged the World Champion, he seemed reluctant to follow orders. After the ceremony, Jacob was notably absent from the backstage with the OG Bloodline leader.
Roman even asked Jey to communicate with Jacob, assuring him that Roman cares for him and that he would eventually understand. This hesitation to take orders from the OTC is another indication that Fatu’s alliance might soon crumble on WWE RAW.
Is he still a babyface star?
When Jacob Fatu appeared on the red brand and delivered an emotional promo, he received an overwhelming positive response from the live audience. The WWE Universe even began chanting his name.
For several months, the Samoan Werewolf has been featured in storylines against heel characters. Before facing Roman, he was involved in a rivalry with Drew McIntyre.
This positioning naturally paints Fatu as a heroic figure. His emotional promo on RAW preceding his acknowledgment of Reigns subtly suggests that the 34-year-old remains a babyface star in WWE.
These elements could hint at a potential conclusion of the Fatu alliance with Roman and the OG Bloodline on WWE RAW. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see how the narrative unfolds and what the Stamford-based promotion has planned for the Samoan Werewolf.
Edited by Angana Roy
