3 Reasons why Kevin Owens interfered during the Tribal Combat Match on WWE RAW’s Netflix debut

The season premiere episode of WWE RAW on the streaming giant Netflix saw an incredible opening with the jaw-dropping Tribal Combat match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa. The two went to war to be crowned the rightful Tribal Chief, carrying the Ula Fala with pride.

The Tribal Combat match was as brutal as expected by spectators. Towards the end, Bloodline members Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga ran out to help Sikoa retain the Ula Fala. However, Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso rushed to the squared circle to aid Roman Reigns.

Fans anticipated these run-ins, but Kevin Owens helping Solo Sikoa and attacking Roman Reigns left viewers stunned. Cody Rhodes intervened and took Owens out of the equation. The OTC took advantage and overpowered Sikoa, pinned him, and was crowned the rightful Tribal Chief. In this article, let’s look at three reasons why The Prizefighter emerged during the Tribal Combat bout.

#3. Secret alliance with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline

Solo Sikoa and his Bloodline have consistently worked on finding the perfect backup for themselves. Kevin Owens has been open to accepting that he has a problem with Roman Reigns as a person and hates him. Drew McIntyre, who shares a similar ideology, agreed to work with Solo and his Bloodline to neutralize Roman Reigns.

It’s possible that Sikoa and Owens had similar talks behind the scenes and formed an alliance, where Kevin was told to help Solo against Roman, and in return, the Bloodline would help him against Cody Rhodes at WWE Royal Rumble 2025.

#2. Kevin Owens may have some unfinished business with Roman Reigns

Kevin Owens has been one of the longest-running rivals of Roman Reigns during his first reign as Tribal Chief. The archrivals have locked horns multiple times, but every time, the Original Tribal, with the help of his Bloodline and heel tactics, managed to overpower The Prizefighter.

Roman Reigns was why Kevin Owens turned heel on his former friend Cody Rhodes, as The Prizefighter still has major unfinished business with The Original Tribal Chief. At WWE Royal Rumble 2023, Reigns and his Bloodline handcuffed KO and brutalized him before Sami Zayn turned on Roman.

#1. Kevin Owens attacked Roman Reigns to keep him away from the WWE title picture

Roman Reigns has made it evident after retaining his Ula Fala and position as Tribal Chief that he will be chasing the Undisputed WWE Championship. Meanwhile, Owens has managed to keep himself in the title picture for a long time.

However, Roman Reigns being back in the championship picture poses a threat to The Prizefighter. To keep him away, Owens intervened and attacked The Original Tribal Chief, but he failed to cost The OTC his bout.