Roman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat at WWE Clash in Italy

Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Clash in Italy in Turin on May 31, 2026. The victory requires Fatu to acknowledge and serve Reigns as the true Tribal Chief. The outcome folds Fatu into the Bloodline storyline.

ESPN reported that the result could lead to a storyline similar to the original Bloodline arc from 2024. The outlet noted that an opportunity existed for Fatu to defeat Reigns and place Reigns in unfamiliar territory. The Bloodline was described as one of the best executed stories in WWE history, but ESPN stated that repeating elements of it may not be a strong approach.

Fatu was never part of the Roman Reigns-led faction and joined when Solo Sikoa led the group. After the match, Sikoa and the MFTs confronted Fatu, setting up a potential feud between two Bloodline factions. ESPN stated that the MFTs have not matched the force of the original Bloodline and will need creative development to appear competitive.

Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther. Brock Lesnar's interaction with Oba Femi raised the possibility of a retirement match at SummerSlam. With Gunther positioned for a rematch against Rhodes, the winner of the King of the Ring tournament is expected to challenge Reigns at SummerSlam.