It’s Official: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for Tribal Combat on Raw’s Netflix Debut

WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw is set to make its debut on Netflix in the first week of the new year. With all the anticipation in the air for the advertised premium live event-like show, Roman Reigns was already on the card to appear in the episode. Now, after his challenge to Solo Sikoa on the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown on December 13th, WWE has officially confirmed the match between the rivals.

Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for a Tribal Combat confirmed for Raw’s Netflix debut

Since Roman Reigns’ defeat to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, he had lost most of what he had earned over the years as a Tribal Chief. He lost the Undisputed Championship to the American Nightmare and lost the Bloodline faction as his cousin Solo Sikoa lost faith in him and took over during his absence. Upon his return to WWE, Reigns has been dead set on restoring his legacy and glory as a Tribal Chief. While he rebuilt his stable and defeated Sikoa’s Bloodline 2.0, he has yet to claim his Ula Fala. On the December 13th episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Reigns challenged Sikoa to a Tribal Combat match with Ula Fala at stake.

“It’s been a rough year. Not that long ago, we ran everything. And then in the spring and through the summer, it all fell apart. I lost my title. I lost my Wiseman. I lost The Bloodline, the entire Bloodline. But most importantly, I lost my Ula Fala,” Reigns said appearing on a vignette at the event.

He further asserted that he had earned the Ula Fala as an inheritance. “Solo, four years ago, you weren’t here. I didn’t take that Ula Fala, I earned it. My father, my uncle, your great uncles, they crowned me with that responsibility, because I was the man to lead this family. The only thing that matters to me is my family and my Ula Fala, and the responsibility that only I can handle,” he shared reflecting on the emotional attachment he had with his family heritage.

The former WWE Champion also acknowledged that Sikoa’s faction won one game against them while the original Bloodline claimed one. After that, all it has left to do is a Tribal Chief vs. Tribal Chief Combat. “For me, it’s Tribal Combat. Your Bloodline won one, and mine won one. I say we leave the tribes on the side and let them spectate. Tribal Chief versus Tribal Chief,” he said.

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Reigns then, issued the challenge, “On January 6th, on Netflix, I take back my Bloodline. On January 6th, I take back my Ula Fala. On January 6th, I take back my respect. And once I have that respect, the whole world will have no choice, but to acknowledge me.”

Following the challenge on SmackDown, WWE has confirmed the match on their social media handles.