Roman Reigns retains World Heavyweight Championship over Jacob Fatu at WWE Clash in Italy
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There’s a reason Roman Reigns is called the “Head of the Table.”
He was the undisputed WWE champion for years and was the leader of The Bloodline before defeating CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 to top the company with the World Heavyweight Championship.
Jacob Fatu has been his biggest trouble since the win. Fatu made it clear that she wants everything Reigns has. It wasn’t enough for Reigns to defeat Fatu at Backlash earlier this month. challenged Reigns to Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy; this match was intended to put Reigns’ “Tribal Chief” title on the line.
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Roman Reigns delivers a spear to Jacob Fatu during Clash at Inalpi Arena on May 31, 2026 in Torino di Sangro, Italy. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
Reigns has already dispatched rivals to replace his family when it comes to Tribal Combat. Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa have tried and failed over the years. Reigns was trying to “tame” Fatu by making sure he would never challenge her again. One strategy was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip, which he had performed repeatedly.
Reigns used a toolbox to crush Fatu’s hand, holding off the use of the Tongan Death Grip for a time. It will take much more than that to keep Fatu down. Reigns knew he had to dig deep. He pushed Fatu through a barricade and trampled the security guards.
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Jacob Fatu prepares for his match during the Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy on May 31, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
He walked around the ring yelling that he didn’t need anyone’s help as he removed the turnbuckles. Fatu tried to hit another Tongan Death Grip but couldn’t sync it. Reigns responded with the Superman Punch, but Fatu ate it all. Reigns tried a spear, but Fatu hit Reigns first.
Fatu hit the Samona Drop followed by the moonsault. He couldn’t pin Reigns, though. On the second pin attempt, Reigns hit a low blow on Fatu. The two men who risked everything were gassed to death in the middle of the ring.
Reigns got up and smashed Fatu’s head off the exposed turnbuckle. Fatu was stunned and Reigns threw her through the table. Fatu got back to her feet and Reigns hit another spear. It was the last thing he needed.
Reigns defeated Fatu to retain the World Heavyweight Championship and remain Top of the Rankings.
Roman Reigns celebrates his win during Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena on May 31, 2026 in Torino di Sangro, Italy. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
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Fatu now needs to stand behind Reigns and The Usos. However, Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga also expected Fatu’s defeat.
