WWE Friday Night SmackDown: May 7th, 2021 witnessed a huge return, a rematch, and a backstage confrontation. The Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, found himself directly or indirectly aligned with each of these segments.
One of the matches for the episode was a rematch between Seth Rollins and Cesaro. This match was a WrestleMania rematch, but worked in the favour of both Rollins and Cesaro.
If Rollins won, he could finish his rivalry with the ‘Swiss Cyborg’ on his own terms. However, Cesaro’s victory meant that he was free to challenge ‘The Tribal Chief’ with no one’s interference.
Coming to the match between Rollins vs. Cesaro, Rollins had a dominating position while Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso watched from ringside.
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75% of you think @WWECesaro will win this bout.
…are you sure? #SmackDown @WWERollins @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/lXj1hPhCeI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 8, 2021
Now, there was a moment when Cesaro was out of the ring and Jey Uso eyed him up and down. This is when Rollins came over to warn Uso he did not need any help, and Jimmy Uso super kicked Rollins.
With a potential #UniversalChampionship match at #WMBacklash on the line, @WWEUsos get involved in @WWERollins match with @WWECesaro! How will the Head of the Table @WWERomanReigns respond?! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/024TIT5Xin
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021
This brief distraction worked in Cesaro’s favour, and he was able to bring Rollins back inside the ring and pin him.
.@WWERollins doesn't want @WWEUsos is his business, and neither does @WWECesaro! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/52x4EtzLrW
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 8, 2021
A furious Seth Rollins confronted Roman Reigns backstage and had a heated conversation with him. He accused Jimmy Uso for costing him the match against Cesaro. Even though Roman Reigns agreed, Rollins warned him it was more of Reigns’ loss than his.
The history. #SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/pHXB6AMr87
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021
With the win under his belt, Cesaro will challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania Backlash.
Will Roman Reigns have a cousin to feud with on SmackDown?
It’s possible Jimmy Uso returned as a potential supporter for Cesaro.
It’s not new for the company to pitch family against each other. In fact, WWE used Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns to turn Roman Reigns heel and make him popular in the WWE Universe.
Therefore, Jimmy Uso costing Seth Rollins the match so that Cesaro can challenge ‘The Tribal Chief’ is understandable. However, Reigns won’t take this lightly.
"First off, you won't be talking to me any kind of way like you talk to my brother Jey, and, second of all,, I ain't nobody's b****." – Jimmy @WWEUsos to @WWERomanReigns
#SmackDown @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/839uozyHu2
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021
Towards the end of the episode, Reigns wanted to know whose side Jimmy Uso truly was on. Jimmy Uso reminded Jey Uso about the Hell in a Cell match in 2020.
Following this, when Reigns asked Jimmy Uso to acknowledge him, he didn’t respond and left the ring. Jey Uso went after his brother and Cesaro used the moment to attack Reigns.
All @WWERomanReigns wanted Jimmy @WWEUsos to do was fall in line. After Jimmy walked away, @WWECesaro took advantage! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ruhu5iKQj0
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021
Do you think WWE is trying to recreate a similar family feud between Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso? Let us know in the comments below.
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