The main event of Survivor Series 2022 saw The Bloodline—Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn—battle Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, and The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Butch, and Ridge Holland) in a brutal WarGames match inside the double steel cage. This match wasn’t just about dominance; it was a test of loyalty, strategy, and resilience.
The match began with Butch and Jey Uso, the former immediately using his technical prowess to gain an advantage. Butch targeted Jey’s fingers, bending them in unnatural ways while mixing in his unorthodox striking style. Every few minutes, a new competitor entered, and since The Brawling Brutes had the advantage, Ridge Holland was the next to join, giving his team a 2-on-1 edge. Holland used his power to throw Jey around the cage, keeping The Bloodline at a disadvantage.
Jimmy Uso entered next to even the odds, immediately assisting his brother with quick tandem attacks and double-team maneuvers. The intensity picked up as The Usos used their chemistry to regain control. However, when Drew McIntyre entered, the tide shifted once again. The Scottish Warrior bulldozed through The Usos, throwing them against the steel and delivering thunderous belly-to-belly suplexes. The Brawling Brutes maintained dominance until Solo Sikoa made his presence felt. The Enforcer of The Bloodline used his Samoan street-fighting background to turn the tide, absorbing punishment and dishing out devastating blows.
When Kevin Owens entered, chaos erupted. Owens, with his history against The Bloodline, showed no hesitation, taking down The Usos and Sikoa with ruthless aggression. He even mocked Roman Reigns from inside the cage, setting the stage for an inevitable confrontation. The Bloodline, however, responded by bringing in their Tribal Chief as the final entrant. Roman Reigns took his time, assessing the situation before unleashing his power. His presence alone changed the momentum, as he systematically took down opponents one by one.
The highlight of the match was the tension surrounding Sami Zayn. Throughout the match, his allegiance to The Bloodline was questioned, especially as he hesitated in attacking his former best friend, Kevin Owens. Owens and Reigns faced off in a heated exchange, leading to Owens hitting a devastating Pop-up Powerbomb followed by a Stunner on The Tribal Chief. However, just as Owens went for the pin, Sami Zayn made the shocking decision to betray him. Zayn hit a low blow on Owens, leaving him vulnerable. He then looked at Reigns, signaling his loyalty, before delivering a Helluva Kick to Owens.
In the closing moments, Zayn presented Owens to Jey Uso, allowing him to hit a massive Uso Splash for the victory. The Bloodline stood tall as the crowd reacted in shock and disbelief. The moment solidified Sami Zayn’s place in The Bloodline—for now. Jey Uso, who had doubted Zayn for weeks, finally embraced him, marking a dramatic shift in their storyline.
The match wasn’t just about violence; it was about trust, betrayal, and family. Survivor Series 2022’s WarGames match will be remembered as a masterpiece of storytelling inside the steel structure.
