Roman Reigns did something not many expected him to a few years ago. The star wrestler asked the fans to join him and acknowledge Jimmy Uso for saving him and the pride of the Bloodline at Bad Blood. A surprised Jimmy riled up the fans to acknowledge him as Roman and the fans acknowledged his efforts earlier this week at Bad Blood.
Jimmy Uso returned to Smackdown for the first time in over six months. He got a loud pop from the fans who welcomed him with both arms. Jimmy claimed he was waiting for the moment for six months. The star wrestler welcomed the fans to Friday Night Smackdown. He recalled the difficult times the Bloodline is in.
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Jimmy claimed that the Bloodline was no more it once used to be like. He said his own brother and cousins took him out when there was no power. That was when the music of the OTC hit. The fans delivered a loud pop and acknowledged the OTC.
Roman Reigns surprises Jimmy Uso on WWE Smackdown
Roman Reigns slowly walked into the arena to meet Jimmy. Earlier in the night, Roman took to X and had a cryptic message. The OTC claimed "Tonight, we acknowledge him #Smackdown," leading to the fans wondering who he was mentioning to. The fans were left with no surprises as Roman confirmed the person he was referring to.
It was none other than Big Jim. Roman said it was not his usual way of doing things. However, he asked the fans to join him and acknowledge Jimmy for his efforts at Bad Blood. The former tag team champion was surprised to see what Roman did.
However, he riled up the fans to do what Roman asked. As the OTC asked the fans to join him in acknowledging Jim for the second time, there was a loud pop. It was a way to show the change in Roman's character. In fact, it was also a way to show a change in Jimmy's character.