WATCH: Throwback to Sami Zayn's nightmare turns into ecstasy as Roman Reigns uproots his T-shirt and provides 'Honorary Uce' tag

On September 23, the WWE Friday Night SmackDown show began with the Bloodline in the ring at full strength. The undisputed WWE universal champion demanded that Solo Sikoa acknowledge him while Reigns, The Usos, Paul Heyman, and honorary member Sami Zayn were all in the ring. While Sikoa obliged, Zayn seized the microphone and begged for the music to stop playing. 

This led to an angry Reigns becoming offended, as he angrily tore down Sami Zayn and requested him to take off the bloodline shirt. The former Intercontinental champion Zayn's shirt was torn off by Jey Uso, who is well-known to have issues with him. All of this, though, was a front, as the unchallenged winner gave Zayn a shirt that said, "Honorary Uce." 

Zayn was given an official, "Honorary Uce" jersey by Reigns, signifying his membership in the gang. In front of an extremely enthusiastic audience at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Zayn recognized Reigns because he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

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2 years ago today, Sami Zayn officially became the Honorary Uce of The Bloodline.



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After thanking Reigns, Zayn celebrated his achievement with friends Jimmy Uso and Sikoa as the program came to a close. Later, during a backstage scene, Ricochet and Madcap Moss approached Zayn and made fun of him for being with Reigns. Then, Sikoa attacked and battered Moss and Ricochet, solidifying his bond with Zayn. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) in an undisputed tag team title bout was the evening's main event.

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Early in the contest, a hard hit to Holland forced him to sit outside. The Uso brothers controlled the fight and punished their opponents. Because of this, Butch had to work alone during the bout. He managed to avoid several near-falls before picking up the Uso brothers and putting them on their backs. The Imperium then launched an offensive, preventing Sheamus from pursuing The Celtic Warrior. The Usos recognized this as a chance, seized it, and successfully defended their unchallenged tag team titles. 

Currently new The Bloodline is ruled by Solo Sikoa. WWE Bad Blood will include an internal matchup between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. During their confrontation, Solo Sikoa was even overcome by the Original Tribal Chief's barrage of punches. Tama Tonga, who had come to Sikoa's help, was likewise well-cared for by Reigns, although he was not up to par with Jacob Fatu.