As the dust settled on the latest WWE RAW episode, it became apparent that the ongoing saga of Roman Reigns and his faction, The Bloodline, had left an indelible mark on the entire company. For over four years, the imposing presence of The Bloodline has cast a long shadow over the WWE, their influence reverberating throughout the main event scene like a mallet shaking the very foundations of the wrestling world.
The Undisputed WWE Title rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens is a prime example of The Bloodline’s far-reaching impact. Both men have shared a history of run-ins with the faction, with Owens challenging Reigns numerous times and Rhodes facing off against him at two consecutive WrestleManias. These shared experiences have forged a bond between the two, a sense of camaraderie born from a shared desire for revenge against The Bloodline. Owens’ turn to the dark side after being attacked by Rhodes, following a team-up with Reigns at Bad Blood, was a direct result of his simmering frustrations with The Bloodline, with Roman Reigns at the very epicenter of this brewing conflict.
Similarly, Drew McIntyre’s current heel run can be traced back to his frustrations with Reigns and The Bloodline. The Scottish Warrior’s refusal to accept Jey Uso’s attempts at atoning for his family’s wrongdoings drove him to turn to the dark side, and his subsequent run has been one of the most successful in his career, headlined by a critically acclaimed feud with CM Punk and a World Heavyweight Title win at WrestleMania XL. His ongoing feud with The Yeet Master and The Honorary Uce is a direct result of his experiences with The Bloodline, and it’s clear that none of this would have been possible without Roman Reigns and his faction exerting their influence over the narrative.
Even the tension between CM Punk and Seth Rollins has been exacerbated by The Bloodline. The duo was reportedly set to clash at WrestleMania XL before Punk’s injury sidelined him for six months, and it was only a matter of time until they locked horns. Rollins’ animosity towards Punk was heightened when The Second City Saint decided to team up with Roman Reigns and The OG Bloodline, leading to a confrontation on RAW and potential involvement from The OTC in the future. The backstage politics and alliances forged as a result of The Bloodline’s machinations are a major factor in shaping the direction of these storylines, and it remains to be seen whether Paul Heyman’s counsel will lead to The OTC’s involvement.
As the WWE looks to the future, it’s clear that Roman Reigns and The Bloodline’s influence will continue to be felt. Their actions have created a web of rivalries and alliances that show no signs of dissipating, and it will be fascinating to watch as these storylines continue to unfold. Will The Bloodline’s malevolent presence continue to shape the destiny of the WWE’s main event stars, or will they finally be brought to justice? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Roman Reigns and The Bloodline are the undisputed masters of mayhem in the WWE, their influence as far-reaching as it is profound.
