So Roman Reigns went into “WWE Raw” a little — as Jimmy Uso put it — delusional, thinking that after what happened on Saturday Jacob Fatu would be turning up to acknowledge his “Tribal Chief.” I need what he had been smoking before this. 

Adam Pearce tried to talk him around at the top of the show, given he got put on his rear-end backwards trying to prevent Fatu from killing Reigns at Backlash. Reigns, instead, talked Pearce around to just letting him waltz back in the building so that he could put his little cousin in check. Jey Uso opted to try and talk Fatu around, while his brother told Reigns about his delusional approach to things. 

Nevertheless, Reigns turned up to the main event with the same energy. He had got the official win on Saturday after cheating to survive, but he was the “Tribal Chief” and he was going to be acknowledged as that. 

Fatu turned up on all of the smoke he was the last time he was death gripping Reigns to oblivion, with Jey yapping and yeeting at him to stop and think – he really wanted him to think about it – to no avail. He finally stepped in front of Fatu because that was just a solid plan of action, got headbutted for the solid plan of action it was, and Jimmy got dropped as well.

In the ring, Reigns still thought he held all of the cards. Fatu reminded him he didn’t, taking all Reigns could offer and still getting the better of him. He put him through the announcer’s table, did a whole lot more Tongan Death Gripping, put Pearce on his buttocks all over again, and then returned a little bit later to smash his own buttocks through Reigns, the Usos checking on him, and the barricade.

Outside of not losing the title to him, Reigns has put the “Samoan Werewolf” over the moon in recent weeks. And it’s fitting too, with Fatu being one of, if not the, most exciting talents on the roster right now. Not many people get the better of Reigns one week, let alone every week they have interacted, and sure he lost the title match but even after that he got his heat back and then some. 

Thoroughly enjoying all of the program as it has gone, though it would be nice to see the potential of Fatu realized and legitimized with a win down the line.

Written by Max Everett

Jacob Fatu left chaos behind during the May 11 episode of WWE RAW after completely destroying Roman Reigns and The Usos during what was supposed to be an acknowledgment ceremony.

The segment was advertised as a major face-to-face moment between Roman Reigns and Fatu following their match at WWE Backlash, but things quickly spiraled out of control before Fatu even reached the ring.

After Roman demanded that the Knoxville crowd acknowledge him, WWE cut to backstage footage showing Fatu storming through the arena while Jey Uso desperately tried to calm him down.

Jey warned Fatu that he was creating problems for both himself and the family, repeatedly telling him to think carefully before moving forward.

Fatu ignored the warning entirely.

Jacob Fatu Refuses To Acknowledge Roman Reigns

During the backstage confrontation, Fatu headbutted Jey before unloading punches and additional headbutts.

Fatu then made his intentions crystal clear.

“You want me to acknowledge you? That ain’t happening,” Fatu told Roman while marching toward the ring. “You’re gonna have to beat it out of me.”

Jimmy Uso attempted to stop Fatu near ringside, but Fatu punched him and launched him violently into the barricade.

Once inside the ring, the confrontation between Fatu and Roman immediately exploded into a fight. Roman struck first with punches and drove Fatu into the turnbuckles, but Fatu quickly answered with a flying forearm before clotheslining Roman over the top rope.

Fatu attempted a suicide dive, but Roman countered by smashing a steel chair across his back multiple times.

Roman screamed at Fatu to acknowledge him or leave WWE altogether while continuing the assault with repeated chair shots.

However, Fatu refused to stay down.

After countering a spear attempt with a superkick, Fatu locked in the Tongan Death Grip and shoved Roman over the top rope before connecting with a suicide dive moments later.

The destruction escalated from there.

Jacob Fatu Powerbombs Roman Reigns Through Announce Table

Fatu repeatedly slammed Roman into the ring post and steel steps before clearing the announce table at ringside.

Roman briefly fought back with a Superman Punch, but Fatu regained control by applying the Tongan Death Grip once again before repeatedly headbutting him.

The segment reached its biggest moment when Fatu powerbombed Roman Reigns through the announce table in a brutal crash.

WWE officials rushed to ringside in an attempt to separate the two men, but Fatu broke free and continued attacking Roman.

RAW General Manager Adam Pearce ordered Fatu to stop, but the situation only became more chaotic.

Fatu grabbed Roman’s championship belt, licked the title, and walked up the entrance aisle before suddenly charging back toward the ring area.

As Roman, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso regrouped near the barricade, Fatu sprinted full speed into all three men and speared them through the ringside barrier in a violent collision.

The segment closed with the wreckage scattered around ringside while Fatu stood tall over Roman Reigns and The Usos.

Jacob Fatu Destroys Roman Reigns During WWE RAW “Acknowledgment Ceremony”

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World Wrestling Entertainment has officially announced two championship matches for the upcoming edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event scheduled for Saturday, May 23.

The announcements were made during this week’s episode of WWE RAW as the company continued building the card for the special event.

One of the featured matches will see Ethan Page challenge Penta for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Penta currently holds the title and will enter the event looking to continue his reign against one of WWE’s rising stars. The match also gives Ethan Page an opportunity to capture his first major singles championship since joining WWE television full time.

WWE World Tag Team Titles Also Set For Saturday Night’s Main Event

Another championship match confirmed for the show involves the WWE World Tag Team Championships.

Logan Paul and Austin Theory, collectively known as The Vision, are scheduled to defend the titles against The Street Profits.

The rivalry between the two teams has continued escalating in recent weeks across WWE programming, leading directly to the championship match being made official.

The Street Profits have repeatedly targeted the champions while attempting to position themselves back at the top of WWE’s tag team division.

With two title matches already confirmed, WWE is expected to announce additional bouts and storyline segments for Saturday Night’s Main Event over the next several days.

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Raquel Rodriguez took a deeply personal shot at Paige during the May 11, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, escalating the rivalry surrounding the WWE Women’s Tag Team division.

The segment began with Paige and Brie Bella coming to the ring to address the state of the women’s tag division. The duo called out The Judgment Day, leading to an immediate confrontation with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.

Rodriguez mocked the return of Paige and Brie Bella by referring to it as a “nostalgia tour,” while Perez followed up by criticizing the Bella legacy.

Perez claimed she once admired Brie Bella growing up before eventually realizing the Bellas had “set the bar so low.”

Raquel Rodriguez References Paige Scandal

The confrontation became far more personal once Rodriguez shifted her attention directly toward Paige.

“Given a million chances and still fumbles every single one,” Rodriguez said. “Listen, I know we’re all just waiting for your next big scandal to hit.”

The line appeared to reference several controversial periods from Paige’s WWE career, including her wellness policy suspensions in 2016 and the leaked private photos and videos that became public in 2017.

Her highly publicized relationship with former WWE star Alberto Del Rio also generated major media attention during that period.

By incorporating those references into the storyline, WWE significantly intensified the feud beyond a standard championship rivalry. The angle has increasingly centered around a generational divide within the women’s division, with Paige and Brie Bella attempting to prove they still belong near the top of WWE while Rodriguez and Perez continue presenting themselves as the future of the division.

In recent weeks, Rodriguez and Perez have repeatedly accused the veteran stars of relying too heavily on nostalgia while preventing younger talent from fully taking over the spotlight.

Following Rodriguez’s comments on RAW, Paige finally snapped and attacked her with a running elbow strike, triggering a ringside brawl involving all sides.

Brie Bella quickly joined the fight as Paige and Bella briefly gained momentum before the numbers advantage shifted once Liv Morgan got involved to assist Rodriguez and Perez.

The segment further advanced what has become one of WWE RAW’s most heated rivalries in the women’s division heading into the coming weeks.

Raquel Rodriguez References Paige Scandal On WWE RAW

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Asuka appeared to officially say goodbye on the May 11 episode of WWE RAW in an emotional backstage segment with IYO SKY that further fueled speculation surrounding her WWE future.

The moment aired shortly after Je’Von Evans defeated Rusev using the OG Cutter. Backstage, SKY was approached by Asuka, who embraced her before speaking in Japanese during a deeply personal exchange.

Asuka told SKY she had been searching for someone capable of carrying on her legacy and now believed SKY was that person.

SKY became emotional while responding, telling Asuka they would “always be family” before saying goodbye.

Asuka then replied with “see ya later,” hugged SKY once again, and walked out of the arena carrying a suitcase in what was presented as a major farewell moment.

After the segment concluded, Michael Cole addressed the uncertainty surrounding Asuka’s future, stating that her WWE status was “up in the air” following her loss to IYO SKY at WWE Backlash.

Asuka WWE Status Still Viewed As Temporary Hiatus

The RAW segment served as a direct continuation of the story that began at WWE Backlash PLE, where Asuka lost to IYO SKY in a highly praised singles match. Following the bout, the two shared an emotional embrace that immediately sparked retirement speculation online and backstage within WWE.

Despite the presentation of the segment, multiple reports continue suggesting Asuka’s departure is currently expected to be temporary rather than a full retirement.

It was recently reported that Asuka’s planned time away had already been discussed internally for quite some time and was unrelated to WWE’s recent roster cuts following WrestleMania season.

Additional reports have stated that Asuka remains under a long-term WWE contract despite some descriptions internally characterizing her current status as “semi-retired.”

PWInsider also previously reported that Asuka remains aligned with WWE and is expected to spend significant time in Japan during her hiatus.

Although WWE has not publicly confirmed how long Asuka will be away from television, the tone of Monday’s segment strongly suggested this was intended as a temporary farewell rather than the definitive end of her wrestling career.

The segment also positioned IYO SKY as the clear successor to Asuka’s legacy, with WWE heavily emphasizing the mentor-student connection between the two stars during the emotional exchange.

For now, Asuka’s next move remains uncertain, but her departure from RAW was presented as one of the most emotional moments on WWE television in recent months.

Asuka WWE Status “Up In The Air” After Emotional RAW Farewell

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