The stage is set for a monumental clash within The Bloodline. On January 6, 2025 WWE RAW debut on Netflix, Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will face each other in a Tribal Combat match, a battle for family supremacy and the right to lead the Anoa’i dynasty. This match has been building for months, fueled by betrayal, ambition, and the complex dynamics of family. With so many variables at play, including potential interference and surprise appearances, let’s explore five possible outcomes for this highly anticipated showdown.
Understanding the Stakes:
This isn’t just another match, it’s a war for control of The Bloodline. The Tribal Combat stipulation suggests a brutal, no-holds-barred affair, where anything goes. The Ula Fala, a symbol of Samoan chiefly authority, is also reportedly on the line, further amplifying the significance of this encounter.
1. Solo Sikoa Ascends with the Full Force of the New Bloodline (and The Rock):
Solo Sikoa wins, but he doesn’t do it alone. Jacob Fatu helps him prove his brutal style, remaining loyal to Solo Sikoa. The biggest shock is when The Rock openly embraces the New Bloodline. Here, The Rock aligns himself with the new members and their leader, declaring a new generation of dominance for the family’s branch.
This sets up the long-awaited dream match: Roman Reigns vs. The Rock at WrestleMania, framed as a battle for family legacy and control of the entire Anoa’i lineage. This outcome maximizes star power and creates a massive WrestleMania main event.
2. Jacob Fatu’s Shocking Betrayal, Roman Capitalizes:
This is the outcome where New Bloodline members are against each other. Throughout the match, Jacob Fatu looks as if he was going to aid Solo in securing a win. Surprisingly, though, Jacob turned on Solo perhaps because of an existing feud or a secret agreement with Roman behind his back. In this manner, Solo gets overpowered, and Roman takes the Tribal Chief position once again. This makes a new feud between Solo and Jacob; thus, a more complex dimension of family drama unfolds.
3. Bloodline Civil War Leads to Roman’s Ruthless Victory, Followed by The Rock’s Challenge:
Chaos ensues during Tribal Combat as Roman and Solo battle while the New Bloodline members interference. Then Jimmy and Jey Uso arrive to help Roman, as the Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa attack Usos, whereas Jacob Fatu comes at them all in this chaotic brawl war within the ring.
Roman takes over. He methodically attacks the New Bloodline. He sends Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa to the mat. He powerbombs Jacob Fatu. Finally, he zeroes in on Solo. Roman Spears Solo and wins.
However, the celebrations are cut short. Rock’s music was blasting. He appeared in the ring and came face to face with Roman. The Rock delivered a Rock Bottom to Roman. He got himself a microphone and said it is time over for Roman. He challenged Roman for a match at upcoming WrestleMania.
4. The Rock’s Calculated Intervention Creates a Power Vacuum:
Rather than aligning directly, The Rock’s interference is an attempt to break the entire structure of Bloodline. As Roman is about to gain the win, The Rock emerges, not to save either man, but to drop both Roman and Solo with a Rock Bottom. He then stands over their prone bodies, microphone in hand, to proclaim that the Tribal Chief’s era is done.
He declares to the family a new direction or a new leadership, and then leaves his plans vague, just hinting in the possibility that he may overtake. Consequently, this forms a power vacuum within Bloodline as the different members want to control it in response. This outcome sets up a potential power struggle storyline, with The Rock as a central figure, but not necessarily as a full-time wrestler, allowing other members of the Bloodline to step up and fight for leadership.
5. A Ghost from the Bloodline debuts, Choosing a Side and Igniting New Conflict:
The Tribal Combat reaches high. Suddenly, familiar music echoes through the arena. Zilla Fatu, son of the late Umaga, makes a shocking appearance. The crowd erupts. But instead of attacking both men, Zilla targets Solo Sikoa. He feels Solo’s actions disrespect the family name and, more specifically, dishonor his father’s legacy. Zilla unleashes a brutal assault on Solo, aiding Roman Reigns.
This interference throws the match into chaos, forcing a no-contest as the referee struggles to maintain order. Zilla then stands beside a stunned Roman Reigns, raising his hand. He grabs a microphone and explains his actions. He accuses Solo of forgetting the true meaning of family and disrespecting Umaga’s memory.
He declares his loyalty to Roman, seeing him as the only one upholding the family’s honor. This unexpected alliance creates a new power dynamic within the Bloodline, setting up a new feud between Zilla and Solo, and adding another layer of complexity to Roman’s reign.
