What Roman Reigns' New 'OTC' Nickname Stands For

Summerslam 2024 noticed the hotly-anticipated return of Roman Reigns to WWE. As Michael Cole exclaimed on commentary: “The Tribal Chief is again!”

Reigns returned with a brand new, barely modified model of his theme tune, ‘Head Of The Desk’. He helped Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship towards Solo Sikoa, who within the buildup to the occasion had appointed himself because the ‘New Tribal Chief, surrounding himself with henchmen Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu.

Whereas costing Sikoa the title, Reigns was sporting a brand new t-shirt bearing the slogan ‘OTC’. However what does OTC imply? It’s a nod to Roman’s new nickname. That is the ‘Unique Tribal Chief’.

Roman Reigns is about to feud with Solo Sikoa after Returning to WWE

The ‘Unique Tribal Chief’ laid Sikoa out at Summerslam

Per Sportskeeda, the brand new shirt confirms earlier discussions throughout the firm on the right way to place Reigns upon his return. He has not been seen in WWE since shedding the Undisputed Common Championship to Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. In his absence, Sikoa took it upon himself to guide the Bloodline in a brand new, extra intense course, meting out of the companies of the ‘Sensible Man’, Paul Heyman, together with Jimmy Uso, who was additionally booted out of the group.

And with Jey Uso additionally competing away from the Bloodline in his ‘Major Occasion’ moniker, the group had primarily developed in Reigns’ absence, with Sikoa even taking to sporting the sacred Ula Fala, and calling himself the ‘New Tribal Chief’. Solo has additionally known as out Reigns a number of instances to deal with enterprise with him if he had an issue with any of this.

Now it’s clear that Reigns did certainly have an issue with it, a lot to the thrill of the gang contained in the Cleveland Browns Stadium, who erupted when Reigns made his return to help a former foe.

Whereas there is no doubt that he desires his title again, it is clear what he desires greater than something: to take his place because the Head of the Desk. Sikoa realized this as effectively, screaming about Reigns’ triumphant return.

It appears possible that we are going to head to Survivor Sequence with a Bloodline Civil Battle entrance and centre of everybody’s minds, more than likely inside Battle Video games. However there are nonetheless loads of transferring components to kind out, for instance which sides will The Rock, Heyman, and Jimmy Uso select once they return to the fold?

One intriguing possibility could possibly be Reigns reuniting along with his household, The Usos, and probably the Honorary Uce, Sami Zayn, who misplaced the Intercontinental title at Summerslam to Bron Breakker. They may probably rope in Kevin Owens or Randy Orton in the event that they wish to make it five-on-five.

On the opposite aspect could possibly be Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and probably Hikuleo, nephew of the legendary Haku, who WWE lately signed and can also be Bloodline-related. Throw in The Rock, who may reveal himself because the mastermind behind Solo’s takeover, and there may be your most important occasion for WrestleMania 41: The Rock vs Roman Reigns.

It may effectively be that to set all this in movement, we may see Roman vs Solo to start out with, in a battle to see who’s the true ‘Tribal Chief’.