WWE RAW following Clash in Italy 2026 began with an acknowledgment ceremony led by Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline. During this event, The OTC and The Usos called upon Jacob Fatu, urging him to recognize Roman Reigns as the Head of the Table.
In a significant moment, the former US Champion bowed before the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, officially acknowledging him as the Only Tribal Chief. This act marked his joining the OG Bloodline as its newest member.
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While fans anticipated a surprising move from Fatu, it did not materialize. Here, we explore four reasons why The Samoan Werewolf chose to acknowledge the Head of the Table on WWE RAW after the Clash in Italy 2026.
1. Jacob Fatu is ready to face the consequences
Leading up to the Clash in Italy 2026, Jacob Fatu spoke about the repercussions of his Tribal Combat match against Roman Reigns. At the time, the OTC stated that if Jacob lost at this event, he would serve the OG Bloodline leader and join the family faction.
Following his defeat to Roman Reigns at this major international live event, Fatu’s acknowledgment indicates his readiness to accept the consequences of his loss. This decision could be a primary reason for his acknowledgment of Reigns as the Tribal Chief on WWE RAW.
2. To destroy the OG Bloodline
Jacob Fatu’s loss to Roman Reigns at the WWE Clash in Italy left him dissatisfied. During the acknowledgment ceremony, Fatu noted that Reigns had defeated him in front of his family.
Fatu might be acting as a mole within the OG Bloodline, with a strategy to dismantle the faction from the inside. The saying “If you can’t beat them, join them” suggests that by joining his opponents, Fatu could study their methods and eventually use them to his advantage.
Thus, The Samoan Werewolf’s alliance with Reigns’ faction could be a tactical move to learn their strategies and eventually overpower them.
3. A fresh direction for The Samoan Werewolf
After parting ways with Solo Sikoa on SmackDown, Jacob Fatu pursued a solo career in WWE, becoming the United States Champion and engaging in a fierce rivalry with Drew McIntyre, which culminated in an Unsanctioned Match at WWE WrestleMania 42.
He then challenged Roman Reigns and faced the OTC twice, including in a Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy, but failed to capture the championship.
Joining the OG Bloodline and acknowledging Reigns might provide a fresh direction for the 34-year-old star, offering him a new beginning on the main roster. Additionally, the ongoing Bloodline saga will keep Jacob prominently featured on WWE RAW.
4. WWE wants to expand the Bloodline saga again
The Bloodline storyline began with Roman Reigns assuming the role of Tribal Chief. He then compelled The Usos to join him, forming The Bloodline, which later expanded with the inclusion of Solo Sikoa and Sami Zayn in various roles.
The storyline experienced betrayals, with The Usos, Sami Zayn, and Solo all turning against the Original Tribal Chief. Roman Reigns’ reformation of the OG Bloodline after WrestleMania 42 indicates WWE’s intention to continue and expand the Bloodline drama.
By aligning with Roman Reigns and acknowledging him as the Tribal Chief, Jacob Fatu’s involvement suggests WWE’s desire to further develop the Bloodline saga within the Stamford-based promotion.
This development hints at intriguing possibilities for the storyline’s progression, as fans can anticipate more intricate layers being added to The Bloodline narrative in the coming months.
Edited by Steffi
