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Roman Reigns was nicknamed the “Head of the Table” for a reason.
He was an undisputed WWE Champion for years and a leader of The Bloodline before returning to the top of the company at WrestleMania 42, defeating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Since this victory, Jacob Fatu has been the biggest thorn in his side. Fatu made it clear he wanted everything Reigns had. Reigns’ victory over Fatu at Backlash earlier this month wasn’t enough. He challenged Reigns to Tribal Combat 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 the Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Turin di Sangro, Italy on May 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
Reigns has already sent challengers home to his family when it comes to tribal fighting. Both Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa have tried and failed over the years. Reigns was trying to ensure that Fatu would never challenge him again in an attempt to “domesticate” him. One strategy was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip – a move that Fatu has used time and time again.
Reigns used a toolbox to crush Fatu’s hand and, for a moment, keep the use of the Tongan Death Grip at bay. It would take a lot more to hold Fatu back. Reigns knew he had to dig deep. He speared Fatu through a barricade, trampling the security personnel.
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Jacob Fatu prepares for his match during the Italy Clash at the Inalpi Arena in Turin di Sangro, Italy on May 31, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
He went 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 it first on Reigns.
Fatu hit a pop-up Samona Drop then a moonsault. Still, he couldn’t pin Reigns. During the second pin attempt, Reigns delivered a low blow to Fatu. Both men, leaving everything on the line, 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 speared him through the table. Fatu got back up and Reigns hit another spear. It was the last one he needed.
Reigns defeated Fatu, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship and remaining top of the table.
Roman Reigns celebrates his victory during the Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Turin 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 also awaited Fatu’s defeat.
