World Heavyweight Championship clash confirmed after chaotic WWE Raw ending
Summary
– Roman Reigns addressed the crowd and defended the importance of the World Heavyweight Championship
– Jacob Fatu confronted Reigns and demanded his title shot for WWE Backlash
– Fatu attacked Reigns with the Tongan Death Grip before Reigns officially accepted the match
Roman Reigns opened WWE Raw to a loud reaction from the crowd and quickly turned his attention to the World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns claimed WWE only created the title to take a shot at him and his legendary run as champion.
He said that his presence made the championship feel important again and told fans they could now acknowledge it as a real-world title. Reigns made it clear that no one on the roster carries the same level of importance as he does.
Jacob Fatu then made his way to the ring and wasted no time getting to the point. Fatu told Reigns he did not need extra time to think about Backlash because he wanted his championship opportunity now.
Fatu reminded Reigns about the years he spent struggling while The Bloodline was on top. He said Roman was living high while he was trying to survive and questioned where that family support was during those difficult moments.
Things became even more personal when Fatu brought up Solo Sikoa, saying Solo was the one who gave him a chance and helped bring him into WWE. Reigns quickly shut that down and claimed he was the person who approved everything.
Reigns then said giving Fatu a title shot without earning it would be pure nepotism. That comment pushed Fatu over the edge, as he grabbed Reigns and locked in the Tongan Death Grip, leaving him laid out in the ring.
Even after being dropped to the mat, Reigns recovered enough to end the segment by officially accepting Fatu’s challenge. Roman Reigns will now defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash.
