3 reasons why Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso got destroyed on WWE SmackDown

Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso suffered a major setback on the recent edition of SmackDown when Bloodline 2.0 destroyed them. This occurred after Solo Sikoa defeated Jimmy Uso in a singles match, with the help of the faction's numbers game.

In the post-match segment, the faction assaulted Jimmy, and when The Original Tribal Chief came out to make the save, he was brutalized as well. Roman Reigns getting destroyed came as a shock to the fans, and in this article, we will discuss three potential reasons behind this surprising move.

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#3. To regain Bloodline 2.0's momentum

Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu suffered a loss at Bad Blood 2024 when The Original Tribal Chief pinned Sikoa to secure victory in their tag team match. With the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief getting pinned, many felt it somewhat derailed the momentum of the new Bloodline.

However, the recent destruction angle on SmackDown helps WWE rebuild the momentum for Bloodline 2.0.

Maintaining Solo Sikoa's momentum is crucial, especially as they are expected to clash with the OG Bloodline in the coming months. Segments like these help to keep the new Bloodline look strong, even when facing Roman Reigns.

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#2. Roman Reigns and Jimmy are still outnumbered

Another reason why Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso were destroyed on the recent episode of SmackDown is that though they got back together, they were still outnumbered by the new Bloodline. Earlier in the show, Jimmy proposed the idea of reuniting with Jey Uso, but Roman Reigns firmly rejected it.

Even as the show was ending, Jimmy admitted that they needed help. This confirms that one of the main reasons they were overpowered was due to The Bloodline's sheer strength in numbers.

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#1. Roman and Jimmy are now babyface stars

When Reigns was a villainous character, it was rare for him to be destroyed unless he was up against someone stronger. However, now that The OTC and Jimmy Uso are babyfaces, it could explain why they were taken down on the recent SmackDown.

Typically, WWE employs the strategy of having babyface stars get destroyed by heel characters, as it generates more sympathy and positive reactions for the babyface. Conversely, it generates more heat for the villainous side. This concept most likely explains why the OG Bloodline members were taken down by Solo Sikoa’s faction on the latest edition of the blue brand.

The Stamford-based promotion will likely continue building this storyline to elevate The Head of the Table as an even bigger babyface.