Roman Reigns and The Usos have now been pulled into one of the biggest Bloodline storylines of 2026, and it has escalated fast. What started as Jacob Fatu looking like a wrecking ball on WWE Raw has turned into a full-scale power struggle that now leads to an official Tribal Combat match at Clash in Italy.
The story really picked up when Fatu attacked Reigns and The Usos on the May 11 Raw after Backlash fallout. That segment made it clear that Fatu was not just another challenger; he was coming for the top spot in the Bloodline hierarchy and willing to run through anyone standing in his way. Reigns and the Usos were left on the receiving end of the beatdown, which gave Fatu immediate momentum and established him as a legitimate threat rather than a one-off opponent.
Then came the May 18 Raw update, which moved the feud from chaos into a more defined direction. Fatu confronted Roman Reigns again, and this time The Usos backed Reigns up in the segment. The show built the confrontation as a classic Bloodline standoff, with old loyalties and family tension driving the drama. At different points in the exchange, Reigns and the Usos managed to push back and get control, but the bigger takeaway was that Fatu was still standing and still pushing for a direct showdown.
That confrontation led to the official announcement of Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy on May 31, 2026, in Turin. WWE has made this feel like more than just another premium live event match. Tribal Combat carries the full weight of Bloodline politics, status, and identity. Reigns has already been framed as someone who has survived this kind of battle before, while Fatu is being positioned as the ruthless challenger trying to take the throne.
What makes the feud work is the mix of violence and family history. Reigns and The Usos have spent years as the center of the Bloodline story, but Fatu’s rise changes the formula. He brings a different level of aggression, and every confrontation has made him look more dangerous. The May 18 Raw segment was important because it showed that this is no longer just about surprise attacks. It is now about who controls the Bloodline narrative going forward.
For fans, the match in Italy has become a major destination bout. Reigns is trying to protect his status, while Fatu is trying to break through and claim power on one of WWE’s biggest international stages. With The Usos now tied directly into the buildup, the emotional stakes are even higher. This is a storyline built on dominance, loyalty, and the fight to define what the Bloodline becomes next.