The Tribal Chief’s Physical Setback During His Main Event Match Explained

Roman Reigns, the “Tribal Chief” and one of WWE’s most dominant superstars, faced Jey Uso in a highly anticipated match during SummerSlam’s main event. However, early into the bout, Reigns seemed to be in distress. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has now shed light on the nature of Reigns’ injury. It’s believed that Reigns suffered either a hip or back injury approximately five minutes into the match, following a move by Jey Uso. Observant fans could discern Reigns’ discomfort, but his professionalism ensured that many might have missed it.

Despite the injury, Reigns was initially slated to participate in a post-match press conference. However, he was later withdrawn, leading to some displeasure from Paul Heyman, especially concerning how Byron Saxton introduced him in Reigns’ absence. Given Reigns’ stature in WWE, his health is paramount, influencing many business decisions. However, current indications suggest that WWE’s creative direction will remain unchanged despite this setback.