WWE SummerSlam 2024 Results: Roman Reigns Returns to Reinforce Bloodline Dominance

Roman Reigns made a dramatic return at WWE SummerSlam 2024, stepping into the fray to aid Cody Rhodes in a Bloodline Rules Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

The storyline between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa echoed Rhodes’ classic feud with Roman Reigns, but with a twist. Solo Sikoa had declared himself the new Tribal Chief, usurping Reigns’ position. Joined by the Guerrillas of Destiny and Jacob Fatu, the New Bloodline quickly established their dominance, ousting Reigns’ longtime advisor Paul Heyman and claiming the WWE tag team titles the night before SummerSlam.

The creation of this new faction was a calculated move to stir fan demand for Reigns’ return, and it worked flawlessly. Each week, chants of “we want Roman” grew louder, and Solo Sikoa’s inflammatory remarks on SmackDown only heightened anticipation for Reigns’ comeback.

The climax of this build-up came when Solo Sikoa challenged Cody Rhodes to a Bloodline Rules Match—the same type of match where Roman Reigns secured his historic WWE Championship victory.

Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa: Match Highlights

Before the match, Cody Rhodes had a backstage meeting with Arn Anderson, who hinted at potential allies for Rhodes to counter the Bloodline’s numbers advantage.

The match began with Solo Sikoa seizing control through an impressive spinning heel kick. As Solo attempted a Samoan Spike, Cody Rhodes countered, and the action spilled outside the ring.

Rhodes’ comeback continued inside the ring, where he delivered the Dusty punches, only to be caught in a power bomb by Solo. Solo then dominated, putting Cody in the Tree of Woe. Rhodes evaded a charging Solo and responded with a moonsault into a crossbody, which led to a superplex on Solo.

As the match progressed, the tension escalated. Following a Cross Rhodes, the Guerrillas of Destiny entered the ring and attacked Cody, setting up Solo for a nearfall. Kevin Owens soon joined the fray, leveling the playing field, followed by Randy Orton, who also made a timely entrance.

After a nearfall by Rhodes, he retrieved a steel stair and struck Solo Sikoa with it. Just as Rhodes aimed for the final blow, Solo hit a Spear. The action intensified as Jacob Fatu appeared, delivering a series of powerful moves on Rhodes, including a Samoan Splash through a table, resulting in another nearfall.

Following a Cody Cutter, both competitors were left prone in the ring. The arena erupted as Roman Reigns’ music played, signaling his return. Reigns charged the ring, delivering a Superman Punch to Solo Sikoa followed by a Spear. The crowd’s reaction was electric, with chants of “holy s—t!” echoing throughout the venue. Reigns then made a brief, impactful appearance before exiting, leaving fans and Cody Rhodes stunned.