For the previous 274 days, the Island of Relevancy has not resembled an island. As a substitute, the IoR has regarded extra like Seattle, with cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and countless drizzle. Certain, there have been a number of days when the solar broke by the clouds, offering rays of hope. But, for essentially the most half, days right here on the Island have been chilly and depressing.
However that every one adjustments at the moment.
Tonight, Roman Reigns faces Solo Sikoa in Tribal Fight on Uncooked’s Netflix debut. The title of Tribal Chief and the sacred Ula Fala are on the road within the greatest match in Samoan wrestling historical past. Even The Rock, the celebrated son of a king and son of Samoa, will probably be in attendance. My sources say The Last Boss is bringing two water bottles to Uncooked to assist comprise his pleasure.
Sadly, some want to deny the winds of change as they sweep by the Intuit Dome this night in Inglewood. Some predict interference from Drew McIntyre or a betrayal of the Solely Tribal Chief by The Rock, Paul Heyman, or each. Given the anything-goes nature of Tribal Fight, I, too, anticipate shenanigans and a stunning post-match angle.
However when the mud settles and the smoke clears, Roman Reigns may have reclaimed his kingdom. And regardless of any post-match antics, Reigns will probably be on his option to headlining WrestleMania for a report tenth time. The one query is who Reigns will bless as his adversary on the Present of Reveals.
In an ideal universe, Reigns would win the 2025 Royal Rumble, a decade after followers rejected his 2015 Rumble victory, and obtain a hero’s reception. Then, he would return to ‘Mania and rid us of this American nightmare plaguing society. That might be, as Bobby Roode would possibly say, wonderful.
As a substitute, I believe that The Rock, and all his fancy discuss being a Samoan Excessive Chief, will probably be standing throughout from the OTC in Las Vegas at WrestleMania. How we get there and the way The Rock resolves his points with Cody Rhodes stays to be seen. But when Reigns versus The Rock will ever occur, now’s the time. At 52 and with a busy Hollywood schedule, the window is closing on what is going to seemingly be a once-in-a-lifetime dream match.
However that’s the long run and the times and weeks forward.
Tonight, even when it’s for a second earlier than Rock’s massive head spoils the celebration, the Island of Relevancy will beam with satisfaction as soon as extra. Just like the solar, the Roman Empire will rise once more as essentially the most preeminent performer in sports activities leisure regains his Ula Fala, his Bloodline, and in the end, his respect.