On September 1, 2025, Roman Reigns sent the WWE Universe into a frenzy with a dramatic return on Monday Night Raw, limping to the ring with a walking stick after being stretchered out of Clash in Paris the previous night. The Original Tribal Chief, sidelined by a storyline injury, shocked fans by reuniting with Jey and Jimmy Uso to ambush Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, members of The Vision faction, in a chaotic close to the show. The emotional reunion of the Anoa’i family members marked a pivotal moment in their ongoing war against Seth Rollins’ group, setting the stage for a blockbuster tag team match at Wrestlepalooza on September 20.
Reigns, sporting his new moniker “OTC1,” had been absent since WrestleMania 41, where Paul Heyman betrayed him, aligning with Rollins, Breakker, and Reed. His return came at a critical juncture, as Jey Uso and LA Knight faced a post-match beatdown from The Vision after losing a tag team bout. With Jey reeling from a spear by Breakker and a Tsunami splash from Reed, Jimmy Uso charged down the ramp, steel chair in hand, chasing off the attackers. Moments later, Reigns’ music hit, and the crowd erupted as he hobbled to the ring, wielding his walking stick as a weapon to stun Breakker with a Superman Punch and spear Reed. The Usos embraced their cousin, signaling a reunited front against their rivals.
The ambush was a direct response to The Vision’s dominance, with Breakker and Reed having targeted Jey relentlessly, including a brutal attack on July 9 that left him battered. Jimmy’s timely save and Reigns’ return shifted the momentum, with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce confirming a tag team match for The Usos against Breakker and Reed at Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis. This high-stakes showdown, set to air on ESPN, marks WWE’s first premium live event on the network and underscores the significance of the Anoa’i family’s reunion.
Social media platforms like X exploded with reactions, with fans chanting “Yeet!” and praising the emotional weight of The Usos and Reigns standing together. “The Bloodline is back!” one post declared, while another highlighted Reigns’ resilience despite his apparent injury. The reunion comes after a tumultuous period for the brothers, who were on opposite sides during the Bloodline civil war. Their reconciliation on the October 25, 2024, episode of SmackDown, followed by a WarGames victory alongside Reigns, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk at Survivor Series, solidified their bond.
As Wrestlepalooza approaches, the clash promises to be a brutal affair, with Breakker and Reed, backed by Heyman’s strategic mind, vowing to crush the Anoa’i trio. Reigns’ return, even on a walking stick, proves his unyielding presence as a leader, while The Usos’ unity signals a revitalized force in WWE’s tag team division. This ambush has reignited the passion of fans, setting the stage for an unforgettable battle.
