Roman Reigns’ OG Bloodline and CM Punk secured a significant victory at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, but the match’s conclusion unfortunately resulted in Jimmy Uso suffering an injury. Uso, one half of the Samoan Twin, executed a high-risk leap from the top of the WarGames cage onto Jacob Fatu, who was positioned on a table, but this daring move came at a cost. With no timeline revealed for Jimmy’s return to the squared circle and WWE yet to confirm whether he will be written off television due to the injury, speculation has sparked regarding who might fill the void left by Uso’s absence.
One potential candidate is 6’1″ WWE star Lance Anoa’i, who recently signed with the Stamford-based promotion as part of the NXT developmental program. While this wouldn’t be Annea’i’s first appearance on WWE television, having competed in a singles match against Shane McMahon on the May 27, 2019, edition of RAW, his recent signee status and connection to Roman Reigns’ past storyline make him an intriguing option to join the OG Bloodline.
The addition of Lance Anoa’i to the OG Bloodline could strengthen the group and bring new energy to the storyline, which is expected to continue. The feud between the OG Bloodline and Solo Sikoa’s faction is likely to persist, and with Lance’s unique skillset and connection to Roman Reigns, he could become a valuable asset for the group. Furthermore, Jimmy Uso’s injury presents an opportunity for Roman Reigns to introduce Lance as a potential replacement, which could reset the dynamic within the Bloodline.
The aftermath of WarGames has also seen a surge in fan interest, with staggering statistics emerging showcasing the incredible impact the match had on the internet. Within 15 hours of the event, WWE generated over 200 million views across all its social media platforms from clips of the Men’s WarGames match, demonstrating the immense fan engagement and excitement generated by The Bloodline Saga and the historic pairing of Roman Reigns and CM Punk as an alliance.
The clip featuring Roman Reigns and CM Punk inside the WarGames structure achieved over 84.4 million views on Instagram alone, with more than 1 million likes. These numbers underscore the level of engagement and excitement that this match and storyline have generated among the WWE Universe. As tensions continue to rise within the Bloodline Saga, fans can expect a thrilling ride with the introduction of Lance Anoa’i as a potential replacement for Jimmy Uso.
