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3 Reasons Why Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu is Happening at WWE Backlash 2026

#1. WWE Could be Planting the Seeds for Another Bloodline Saga

It’s not a coincidence that Jacob Fatu challenged Roman Reigns the same night he entered the ring with the Usos. Although Reigns defeated CM Punk on his own at WrestleMania, he is still on good terms with the twins. We also saw them discuss Fatu’s challenge on RAW. Therefore, there are clear signs that the Original Bloodline is back.

Fatu was not an original member of the faction because he was recruited by Solo Sikoa to take down Reigns’ Bloodline. Hence, he will likely be kept out of the group for now. However, Backlash could change things. Much like Jimmy and Jey Uso joined Reigns, Fatu could enter the Bloodline upon losing to the OTC.

Alternatively, a frustrated Fatu could take matters into his own hands. He could assemble a Bloodline of his own to take down the OTC. Sikoa has also been roaming around the Usos a lot, and he could figure into the storyline, too. One thing is for sure: the Bloodline saga might just be entering a new phase.

About Shiraz Aslam

Shiraz Aslam is a young journalist based in Pakistan. He has written extensively for Sportskeeda with more than a thousand articles published on the site over 7+ years. Aside from writing about pro wrestling, Shiraz has also written entertainment, cultural, and cricket based articles for Brandsynario and Youlin Magazine.