Roman Reigns was blindsided by a surprise attack on WWE RAW, days before his highly anticipated appearance at WWE Crown Jewel 2026. The Original Tribal Chief, who is poised to compete for a second championship, was targeted by the former TNA World Champion Cruz Montana during a chaotic brawl. The incident occurred as Roman Reigns attempted to intervene during a match between Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa, which had dissolved into a heated confrontation between competing factions. The Original Tribal Chief stood alongside his cousins to take on the villainous group. The factions started brawling, and Roman Reigns came to save the day, after the match ended abruptly. A masked man appeared and attacked the World Heavyweight Champion, unfortunately. And the former TNA World Champion joined 946, the person was none other than Cruz Montana. It’ll be interesting to see which stars will leave the event with a win.
Montana, who has aligned himself with 946, took to social media following the assault to share an image of himself grasping Roman Reigns by the hair. The provocative message appeared intended for both Reigns and the broader Samoan faction. Industry expectations suggest that a major clash between 946 and the Samoan stable is brewing, with a potential showdown slated for the upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames event. As it was seemingly directed towards The Bloodline, the message wasn’t just for Reigns. 946 and the Samoan faction are set to clash sooner rather than later, and it’ll most likely happen at Survivor Series: WarGames in the gimmick match.
The current landscape of WWE presents a unique opportunity for Reigns, who aims to become a double champion at Crown Jewel 2026.
This quest for dual gold mirrors his historic 2022 run when he defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38 to unify the world championships. Reigns maintained his position as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for roughly two years until his title reign concluded at WrestleMania XL. The upcoming match against Sami Zayn for the Crown Jewel Championship offers a chance to reclaim similar status, though the dynamic between the two competitors has shifted significantly since their last meeting.
The Crown Jewel title was established by the company in 2024 to recognize champions in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Previous winners include Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins, and Stephanie Vaquer. In addition to the men’s title match, Liv Morgan is set to compete against Chelsea Green with the potential to become the first two-time Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. As the event approaches, uncertainty remains regarding when Jacob Fatu will make his return to the red brand, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing rivalry. Get all the hottest wrestling news FIRST by clicking here.
