When Should Roman Reigns Return? Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa! WWE SmackDown & AEW Collision Review

[@ten_no_hikari]

All I know is that the LAST thing I want is for Roman to just be universally forgiven. He absolutely needs to earn back the trust from the OG Bloodline, even if that means him going against the New Bloodline alone for a while and getting beaten down a few times until Jimmy makes the save. Then they recruit Jey and finally Sami... almost waiting until the night of War Games for him to actually show.

[@raulviii60]

You sir are perfectly correct

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

@ten_no_hikari I think roman will show up with zilla and jacob will turn on solo that's when hikuleo will take Jacob's spot tama and tonga give hatred eyes every time they look at jacob and jacob be staring down solo when his back is turned . That's true story foretelling Also jimmy solo and jey have 1 more brother in the business plus there's lance anoa'i who's had a tryout several years ago

[@dabbigailwilliams]

a *SMACKDOWN REVIEW*? in THIS ECONOMY?!

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

@@dabbigailwilliams they made big ad money 💰 last week with so much content

[@De_BOSS95]

sometimes u guys booking ideas makes zero sense. a triple treath with roman, solo and cody..... what 🤣🤣🤣

[@OptimusProvost]

I’d laugh so hard if “Big Dog” came back to confront The Bloodline 🤣🤣🤣

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

Why laugh? It seems like that's been what's been planned since WM. Not really funny

[@theape6778]

@@lord_wolf_dragon3293 the big dog doesnt have the bloodline ties so if he comes back and just does his vince era things, it'd be pretty funny and dumb

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

​@theape6778 What are you talking about? Roman does have Bloodline ties. I'm assuming when you refer to "The Big Dog", you're referring to Roman since that was his nickname for years starting from his Undertaker feud until his heel turn so if that is who you're referring to it doesn't make any sense. Roman clearly has Bloodline ties, so does Rock and I have no idea who else you could be talking about when saying "big dog".

[@theape6778]

@@lord_wolf_dragon3293 the big dog "era" of Roman is different from the tribal chief. Kinda like if Sami went back to the generico or Bayley suddenly became the hugger again.

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

@@theape6778 You do realize that Roman has been called "The Big Dog" dozens of times during his "Tribal Chief" run right? Regardless, if Roman comes back to reclaim his Tribal Chief title, he'll obviously be Tribal Chief Roman. Not sure why you're saying this about Big Dog Roman without prompting. Very random

[@williamtoccijr9579]

Pete and Dan!!! Yes!!

[@DanHowsen]

They're an excellent pairing! Really great chemistry! And it being them tomorrow too takes the sting out of missing out on Dan and Luke.

[@theAhrBee]

Solo and company are doing what they do. "Ladies and Gentleman, my name is Paul Heyman. And i... Am not... Alone." Like Paul Bearer's brief punctuated appearance before a Taker or Kane return. Then the music hits.

[@DanHowsen]

That's exactly what I was picturing! Paul Bearer just before Kane returned at the end of that 10-man-tag match on Raw in like, February 2000?

[@seemehollow]

How come all your streams the Sound is SO low?

[@robertwalpole8804]

Here me out. Everytime a member of the New Bloodline has debuted, one of the commentators asks, "Solo, what have you done." I think this is the story of Solo realising the huge mistake he has made and looking for forgiveness. Have Roman come back and try to assert his dominance, slowly bring Jimmy back and making amends with Jey, and have Roman warn Solo about how dangerous these family members are, "there's a reason I didn't bring them in myself." At the same time have the New Blood dominate, except Solo, but Solo dismisses Roman's concerns. Have the Tongans win the tag belts, have Fatu win the US Championship and have them cause chaos. They try to help Solo win, but he fails time and time again as he claimed Jimmy and Roman did before him. Then, as Solo has one more chance at gold, they turn on him and bring in Zilla Fatu as their fourth, crowning Jacob Fatu as the new Tribal chief. Seeing Solo dejected, hurt and regretful, Roman brings him back in and they battle for the Head of the Table.

[@vanyadolly]

Not just that, Roman needs to take accountability for Solo turning out the way he has. He's the one who bought into all the BS Roman was feeding them. Solo's still following the example Roman set.

[@matthewwillis8262]

I like the idea of it not being a triple threat, but Reigns costs Solo the match. The three weeks between now and Summerslam, Solo can take out Cody's partners. (Orton, next is Owens, then maybe even Sammy because of his history with the Bloodline. Then at Summerslam, the Usos and Reigns come back together and team with Cody for a bit to fight the new Bloodline.

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

I think jacob fatu will turn on solo eventually and join roman

[@malmazing24]

New Roman Music Incoming

[@vanyadolly]

You left out the best parts! Solo's "You don't deserve Roman" and Cody yelling "take meeee!" as they were beating up Randy 😂

[@baptizedatheist3168]

CodyvRock at RR.. Cena enters rumble at 17 and wins.. CodyvCena and RomanvRock at WM41

[@jerb22471]

please give me old bloodline vs new bloodline

[@MrMario-tc8sl]

The thing that turned Roman face was people started to recognize the work that he was putting in and started to have actual admiration for him. He was allowed to get over naturally with this character instead of having him push down her throats like he was so consistently years before. He was still being over pushed but it at least felt more natural with this character. I'm still personally not a fan of the character, but I have to recognize the evolution the character has gone through.

[@shaughnessy1989]

Any one else not get a notification that this was posted?

[@breakdown461]

This is make or break for Solo inside the ring. Let's see his work in a big-time match.

[@sreejabhowal2471]

Guys, the belt is a prop! If u want to make Solo and the new bloodline really more dangerous than OG bloodline, Solo needs to win the belt..remember in kayfabe, losses have consequences!

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

The belt isn't just a prop. If you put a wrestler as Champion, especially World Champion, they need to feel like a World Champion or it devalues the belt. Solo doesn't feel like a World Champion at all right now. Barely feels like a midcarder

[@tuanmohdarfantuankhusairry2977]

​@@lord_wolf_dragon3293then he will never be consider a champ material if wwe didn't trust solo himself

[@ItsYuhBoyyyy]

Nico Williamsssss!!!

[@muditgupta4556]

Nick Aldis and Paul Heyman introduce Roman Reigns as a special guest referee for summer slam.

[@SpaceViking2000]

I figured it out guys! AEW hates the Bang Bang Gang

[@breakdown461]

Yeah. Go for a three way. Um, I don't know how you book that. Yeah that seems like Russo alright.

[@SupportEachOther4ever]

PETE DO A FLIP

[@AndyRoo3121]

Orange Cassidy went from a "care free" character to a wth is that a wrench in your pocket!?!?

[@ndro_gyny]

Roman should 100% come back at Summerslam, however he should attack Cody. Why? Here's why: If Roman comes back to attack Solo and put over Cody this doesn't accomplish much in terms "next step" apart from Roman being back. To make him the actual uber babyface he should face some, say it with me, adversity. Therefore I suggest that he comes back after a lot of bloodline interference (having the official second bloodline rules match here is perfect I think), does the whole looking back and forth between Cody and Solo but spears Cody and puts over Solo. You still get the generational pop. You give Cody an interesting wrinkle of something new he has to overcome. You get an interesting next character step for Roman. Being a bit broken after losing his title And his father. Maybe he actually acknowledges Solo. Solo gets put over huge. You lose the bloodline vs bloodline match but I think you gain so much more from it. Roman can then turn on Solo for Netflix debut or Rumble, getting another incredible pop. Also you can still do the bloodline vs bloodline match later down the line. Ultimately in the era of blurred lines I think Roman shouldn't be the big babyface in the way Cody is right now. I think Roman should become the next Randy Orton - Drew McIntyre kinda charakter. The Vegeta to Codys Goku, if you will.

[@Shavinderyt]

Keep in mind, Roman isn’t kicked out of the bloodline, the title of tribal chief is earned by communal vote. When Roman returns, he might still be a part of the bloodline but as an underling as per the Elder’s orders. Then we’ll get to see Roman climb his way back to being the Tribal Chief, making good with the Usos. When he forcefully Usurps Solo, the Final Boss returns. Wrestlemania next year; Roman (OG bloodline) vs Rock (sides with new blood), Tribal Combat

[@fergusonhickey4722]

forcing that triple threat at summerslam would be v wrong :(

[@chocobosage]

I hope you watched IYO vs Utami. MOTY Contender for sure

[@AvarageLikePedro]

Thank god you're not the bookers, that's a lot of bad ideas for a single podcast, good review nonetheless, keep up the good work

[@gtg305h]

😅😅😅damn

[@aztecwrrior1997]

Dans back to the blonde hair

[@joshuacauser]

Agreed Dan I like Corey and Wade, I do think Joe Tessitore will be good though.

[@brentsmith9134]

Smackdown should definitely be reviewed last because no disrespect to Collision, its a really fun wrestling show but Smackdown is the main event 😅🔥

[@edwardreardon6170]

Pipers book...How to start a CULT actually popped me.

[@mattvare9043]

I think as it looks like Solo might win the title, with the new Bloodline at ringside, referee down, all of a sudden there's a cheer, it's heyman and Jimmy on the ramp, crowd goes wild, they slowly raise their finger in acknowledgement...Romans music hits!

[@leopoldkain6815]

18:32 Jimmy would be the guy who will make it where Cody keeps the belt at Summer Slam

[@fscorpion678]

not every team or belt is defended under freebird rule though. also them holding 9 belts (3 sets) is character base. its supposed to be obnoxious.

[@rockassassin64]

I know Nyla had a prgroam with Athana in ROH other than that I don't know why they don't use her other than the upsetting reason

[@Keityan-]

I dig the triple threat at summerslam so much

[@raulviii60]

Ladies and Gentleman, my name is Paul Heyman. And i... Am not... Alone.

[@duncanelms8792]

I think SummerSlam will be a great show because it's going to be two nights soon. I think the WWE want to justify that decision by making the remaining single night SummerSlam shows absolutely awesome.

[@dantorkel7561]

Cody/Solo should be Rock/HHH @ Backlash 2000 Cody is Rock Solo is HHH Bloodline is Vince and Shane McMahon & Stooges Roman is Austin Heyman is Linda McMahon

[@goddess_of_crows]

Dan maths > Steiner maths

[@raymondparisza5094]

So fantasy booking time At Sumer Slam, Cody is getting triple teamed when Jimi Uso interferes costing Solo the belt. We get weeks of NB terrorizing backstage and demanding a match with Jimi. Smackdown before Bash in Berlin, we get Solo vs Jimi. Jimi is getting destroyed when Jey makes the save reuniting the USOs Bad Blood we get USO's vs G.O.D. At end USOs are getting beaten down when Sami makes the save. Sami becomes the mouthpiece for this OG BL and challenges the NBL to War Games War Games the OG each come out and take their place in the waiting cage Then, after six months of no tv, Heyman comes out and makes the intro that only Heyman can do Roman then starts the match

[@raymondparisza5094]

Match starts with Roman vs Toma Tonga. First entrant is Tonga Loa and GOD does the beat down double team. Jey comes in to even the numbers. Fatu comes in and NBL get upper hand. Jimi comes in but NBL still holds onto control. Solo saunters in as the three members of the OG BL are down. He has GOD hold Roman so he can berate him. Sami is last one to enter but stops at the door. Aftu holds it open while Solo yells at him to "Get in here so we can finish this" Sami starts talking to Roman giving him encouragement from the outside so the match cant "officially start". Solo then sends GOD to "go out and drag him in here" Sami pulls some Road Runner escapes while pumping up Roman and the USO's. Just as GOD catch Sami, Roman has risen, and he goes off on Solo. Everyone gets back in, we get the classic stand off, then brawl for five minutes before Roman has Sami pin Solo. Show ends with OG BL and the entire crowd raising the finger.

[@g.g.baxter4868]

What if Sami refuses to join the Bloodline, and Cody makes up the numbers for War Games. I think theres multiple angles you can play. Cody just joins, its 3v4 and at the last minute Sami or Cody step up, its 4v4 but then the Rock makes it 4v5, OG Bloodline with Sami and Cody vs New Blood and the Rock, theres a Randy Orton and a KO, how are they going to play into Romans redemption Arc

[@_GuestFive]

They dropped the ball with Solo so much after he beat Cena… It’d be laughable if he became champion

[@emeraldninjalink6312]

I want the rock to return BEFORE Roman, so when Roman does return it’s like he’s the knight in shining armor facing off with this new bloodline

[@RajSharma-tz2eo]

roman comes back and acknowledges solo reverse sami in bloodline story

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

I don't think Roman is interfering in the match cause it wouldn't make sense. First, Cody winning because of interference goes against his character. Second, Roman wouldn't help Cody in any fashion. My guess I'd, Cody wins clean against Solo and then leaves. Romans music hits and he walks down to the ring. He looks down at Solo, shakes his head like he's disappointed in him and then the feed cuts. I don't think Roman will outwrite attack him right away. I'd have Roman do a Trial for Solo like they did with Sami, which will end with Roman obliterating Solo but then The Tongans try to stop Roman but Jacob Fatu reveals himself as Romans spy and obliterates The Tongans. Cause I think it'll be Roman, Usos and Fatu vs. Solo, Tongans and Hikuleo in WarGames

[@MultiClassGeek]

My pitch * Solo loses * Gets ousted by Jacob Fatu (the *real* New Tribal Chief) * Wargames is Roman/Usos/Solo v Jacob/Tongans/Rock, Jacob gets the pin * Jacob beats Cody with Rock interference * Roman wins the Rumble * Rock and Jacob have a falling out * Mania 41 is Rock v Jacob v Roman

[@LuHDussan]

This is WHY the attitude era worked better BECAUSE they had multiple mid-card titles for other superstars to fight for! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Bring back the European Championship (Raw) and T.V. Championship (Smackdown) and both those titles can be defended on every show. Book it HHH. 👍🏼

[@MarkSmith-fl4zq]

Hold off the Roman return and have Brock interfere, not only for Heyman but also out of respect to Cody

[@SRTBadbrains90]

Might be waiting a long ass time for that Brock return

[@LuHDussan]

For Roman's return.....his music hits (pop), Heyman walks out first and stands in his prayer stance. (Pop) Then Jimmy comes out and stands on the other side. (Pop) And then Roman slowly walks out to stand in the middle, staring down at Solo, distracting him while Cody spins him around to get kicked in the stomach and hit with the crossroads to be beat at SummerSlam. Randy comes to the ring with Kevin Owens to celebrate with Cody while hits an RKO out of nowhere on Cody. Book it HHH. 👍🏼

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

Guys, the Freebird rule doesnt apply to the situation of the Bang Bang Gang. Juice would have had to be there from the beginning to be counted. Juice was injured and thus was not counted as a member of the Championship team when they won either set of belts. They could have simply awarded The Gunns and Juice the Titles to start defending them but since they didnt, that tells me The Patriarchy is set to win the belts

[@DekaNight]

Roman will come back and align with solo and they will play him and be like you are the tribal chief and then do Roman dirty like mafia style like they’ve been doing

[@gtg305h]

Kinda hard to do that with the poignant promos that Solo has cut putting himself over Roman

[@nalidhardstyle8551]

As much as I'm not loving samis IC title run (and think it should have been dropped to bron at money in the bank), having sami be the only champion in the new bloodline would be a cool wrinkle and inversion of the original bloodline

[@landog606]

Such little time devoted to Collision and no Collision podcast last week for Hangman vs Switchblade stinks

[@brandanleon1575]

Tempest and Pete will happen again one day

[@whathappenswhenimbored]

They should have the Rock return at Summerslam to cost Cody the title and appoint Solo as the Tribal Chief.

[@BadenAW]

Why not have Solo being on top, about to win the belt and Roman costs Solo the title. Solo technically wins but Cody retains

[@goddess_of_crows]

It's staying out, it's staying out, not coming home yet, it's staying out.

[@michaelsinger4638]

A pretty meh SD. I like the opening stuff with the women. But most of the rest wa just, there. And I am getting really tired of Bloodline beatdowns ending SD. It’s been going on for YEARS now.

[@jackaulay4145]

Lol

[@Gang14128]

Ever heard of Joh Cena vs Tazz, both in ring and people chanting for JBL??? yup this is that bad. Cody is great but booked horribly after WM. None of his fueds before and after WM has mattered one bit. Having the Biggest face you have had in probably a decade and people chanting for the heel shows how terrible WWE booking is.

[@cdtnplyr]

Not exactly related to this weeks smackdown but I think it should be Cody vs cena at mania and cena cheats and turns heel to beat Cody win the championship and beat Ric flairs record. That also leaves rock vs Roman for night two

[@smercurio02920]

There's no graphic yet

[@choppi1295]

We need Sasha banks back in Wwe

[@Pearlmayne]

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