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Roman Reigns has been called the “Boss of the Board” for a reason.
He was WWE's undisputed champion for years and leader of The Bloodline before returning to the top of the company at WrestleMania 42, defeating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Since the victory, Jacob Fatu has been the biggest thorn in their side. Fatu made it clear that he wanted everything Reigns had. Reigns' victory over Fatu at Backlash earlier this month wasn't enough. He challenged Reigns to a tribal match at Clash in Italy, a match intended to put Reigns' “Tribal Chief” title on the line.
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Roman Reigns delivers a spear to Jacob Fatu during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
Reigns had already sent challengers to his place in his family when it came to Tribal Matching. Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa tried and failed over the years. Reigns was trying to ensure that Fatu would never challenge him again in an effort to “tame” him. One of the strategies was to eliminate Fatu's use of the Tongan Death Grip, a move that Fatu has retired time and time again.
Reigns used a toolbox to crush Fatu's hand and, for a moment, hold off the use of the Tongan Death Grip. It would take a lot more than that to keep Fatu down. Reigns knew he needed to go deeper. He speared Fatu through a barricade, trampling security members in the process.
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Jacob Fatu prepares for his match during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
He walked around the ring shouting that he didn't need anyone's help as he took off the turnbuckles. Fatu tried to hit another Tongan Death Grip but couldn't time it. Reigns countered with a Superman Punch, but Fatu ate them all. Reigns tried a spear, but Fatu hit him first.
Fatu hit a pop-up Samona Drop and then a moonsault. Still, he couldn't pin Reigns. On the second pin attempt, Reigns hit a low blow on Fatu. The two men, leaving everything at stake, were gassed in the middle of the ring.
Reigns got up and smashed Fatu's head into the exposed turnbuckle. Fatu was stunned and Reigns put him through the table. Fatu got up and Reigns hit one more spear. It was the last thing I needed.
Reigns defeated Fatu, keeping the World Heavyweight Championship and being the leader of the table.
Roman Reigns celebrates his victory during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
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Fatu must now line up behind Reigns and The Usos. However, Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga were also attentive to Fatu's defeat.
