The shocking and quiet rejection of Sami Zayn by Roman Reigns set the tone for this week’s WWE SmackDown, which was already an extremely personal event. Many believed that after hints from the last Raw episode, Sami would make things right and reunite with Roman. But the opening segment turned out to be the exact opposite, taking everyone by surprise.
Roman Reigns started this week’s “WWE SmackDown” for the first time since losing at Crown Jewel. After Reigns and Big Jim entered the ring, Jey Uso’s music played, followed by Sami Zayn’s entrance.
Jey urged Roman to listen to Sami, who wanted to explain himself after what happened at Crown Jewel. Sami, feeling emotional, apologized for accidentally hitting Roman and said he wanted to rejoin the original Bloodline.
"He's not BLOOD." 🩸
— WWE (@WWE) November 9, 2024
"He's not HONORARY." ✨
"He ain't no USO." 😤
Roman Reigns just rejected Sami Zayn. 😔#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/pwjsgSlxdC
But Roman’s response was cold. He apologized to Jey for wasting his time with Sami Zayn and said Sami wasn’t part of the family. Roman said he only cared about getting revenge on Solo Sikoa and the New Bloodline. The rejection was a harsh blow to Zayn, who left the ring visibly shaken and rejected.
WWE Universe reacts to Roman Reigns rejecting Sami Zayn’s offer
WWE fans are reacting strongly after Roman Reigns rejected Sami Zayn’s emotional offer to fix things with The Bloodline. The moment shocked fans and led to a lot of responses online.
@NarutoExplained tweeted, “Roman gotta swallow his pride! Bring Sami back home!”
Roman gotta swallow his pride! Bring Sami back home! pic.twitter.com/Vls9HKLQtu
— Anime Explained (@NarutoExplained) November 9, 2024
@InklingMario shared, “Roman shouting Solo’s name man does that take me back to The Tribal Court of Sami.”
@jbondwagon said, “This is cinema.”
This is cinema pic.twitter.com/YrISQuMbFk
— JBond (@jbondwagon) November 9, 2024
@jasmarie23_ loved the surprise, commenting, “LOVED THIS SEGMENT.”
LOVED THIS SEGMENT
— Jasmarie (@jasmarie23_) November 9, 2024
@Rockstar82vansh added, “Naaaah, this is CINEMA 😭🔥”
@VanquishAdept noted, “Roman turning into the main villain.”
Roman turning into the main villain
— Vanquish Adept (@VanquishAdept) November 9, 2024