Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso – Clash of Champions
A matter of days before the biggest show of the year, Roman Reigns pulled out of WrestleMania 36 – not willing to risk the health and safety of himself and his family. Likely having his Universal title win scrapped, fans rejoiced when he returned – but this time as a heel.
For years, fans had been sick of the Omni-Reigns’s excessive push as a preening face, wanting a heel turn. This did not disappoint, with a now more vicious and ruthless Reigns capturing the world title belt at Payback in his return bout.
Now with Paul Heyman, Reigns declared himself the head of the Anoi’a table. This was met with resistance from cousin Jey Uso who went on to get a shock win in a number 1 fatal-four-way. In his first world title feud, Uso challenged Reigns in a personal and Shakespearean match at Clash of Champions.
A few matches after the aforementioned ladder match, Reigns proved how much of a hot commodity he was – defeating cousin Jey in an emotionally-charged match. Declaring Jey show respect to ‘The Tribal Chief’ and quit, Jey wrestled with passion, refusing Roman’s orders. Eventually, it became too much for an injured Jimmy Uso, who came out with a towel to throw in for his brother; however, Jey refused. After more sickening, vicious blows, Jey was unconscious, which forced Jimmy to throw in the towel. Afterwards, Roman was presented with a garland around his neck by Heyman.
Kicking starting one of the best wrestling characters that year, you may prefer their Hell in a Cell rematch the next month, but in my opinion, you cannot beat the original.