Tonight’s main event as promised saw the beginning of the seventh reign of the “Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, having beaten CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship before declaring he would be sticking around for the entirety of the summer on Sunday. His first time holding gold since the Bloodline was a dynasty, rather than being best associated with the valiant pursuit of a lantern. And to be honest, gold is a color that Reigns rocks well.

He was joined by the Usos, because no new regime is quite complete without its cabinet. And in the ring he and them made the pact to reunite as they once were, because together they are stronger and all the trimmings.

But then enter the “Samoan Werewolf,”Jacob Fatu, whose music hitting shocked the crowd and those watching at home to precede the “SmackDown” star confronting his cousins. Reigns immediately pulled out the “Acknowledge Me” card before Fatu played the Reverse “Nah that ain’t it” card and directed his attention at the world title.

He said he doesn’t want the title. He needs it. He doesn’t want to be the Tribal Chief. But he needs to have all the things that come with the mantle. He wants the shoe deals and the vehicles and the watches and yeah you do probably get the point.

And Reigns — Reigns was shook. But he had an out. One that comes with being the so-called “Head of the Table.” He simply reminded his cousin, like he had with Jey Uso, that he might not be cut out for the world title and all its burdens. Worse still, he might not be cut out for the burden of acknowledging Reigns if he happens to lose. It is of course worth emphasizing the point that Reigns had said Fatu could beat him. That’s pretty significant.

When all was said and … said, Reigns gave Fatu until next week to confirm this is what he wanted, leaving him with a “little cousin” jibe. And then spent the remainder of the broadcast telling Jimmy Uso to talk some sense into Fatu. Because he doesn’t want anything to do with that smoke. Loved it. Great way to start the next title reign from the “Island of Relevancy.”

Written by Max Everett