Wrestling’s ever-shifting landscape has just been jolted. Veteran former WWE star Tatanka has publicly stepped into the limelight again — and this time he’s casting a long shadow over the reign of Roman Reigns and the dominant faction known as the Bloodline.
The Warning & The Challenge
In a recent interview with veteran journalist Bill Apter, Tatanka extended both respect and a clear ultimatum to Roman Reigns:
> “Congratulations on all your success… you’ve done tremendous things for the Samoan dynasty, your Bloodline. But let me tell you something: there’s a new Bloodline coming into the WWE. It’s the first blood, it’s the native blood, it’s the tribal blood — it’s the tribal ancestors. So, dog, you better hold on to those saddles, because when the Native Americans arrive, it’s gonna be 1-2-3. We’re gonna have new champions and a Native American Bloodline standing at the top.”
The message is clear: what Tatanka and his sons are building is not just a future, it’s a power shift. A new dynasty is being positioned to challenge the established order.
Who Are the New Contenders?
Tatanka’s sons (named in reports as training at the WWE Performance Center and at the legendary “Dungeon” training ground) are being fast-tracked. As Tatanka revealed, after an early appearance at a TV taping they quickly caught the eye of WWE higher-ups and were brought into the developmental system.
This isn’t an off-hand remark — this is a full-blown promo, positioning the “Native American Bloodline” against Roman and his Samoan dynasty.
Why This Matters for Roman Reigns
For Roman, the leader of the Bloodline and often called “The Tribal Chief,” this is a narrative threat with layers:
It challenges his family’s legacy and dominance in WWE.
It shifts focus away from intra-Bloodline feuds toward external challengers.
It injects fresh storytelling possibilities into the Bloodline saga — a faction long-built, long-championed, and perhaps nearing its next evolution. As Roman himself recently admitted, there’s “so much meat left on the bone” for the Bloodline—but fresh predators loom.
What Could This Feud Look Like?
Imagine this scenario: Roman Reigns, backed by his Bloodline core, defending legacy, titles, and identity. On the other side: Tatanka’s sons, forging a Native American Bloodline, hungry, representing roots, ancestral pride, and a completely different kind of “tribe.” The clash isn’t just over championships—it’s over identity, heritage, and the future.
WWE could build this over months:
Tag-team showdowns featuring Reigns’ circle vs. the newcomers.
A singles spotlight match where one of Tatanka’s sons challenges Reigns for the Tribal Chief status.
A culminating pay-per-view clash: old guard vs. rising guard, Samoan bloodline vs. Native American bloodline.
What This Means for WWE Storytelling
This move gives WWE several storytelling advantages:
Renewing the Bloodline angle with a fresh external threat rather than repeating internal fracturing.
Introducing new talent with immediate legitimacy via Tatanka’s legacy.
Tapping into deeper cultural themes (heritage, tribal identity, legacy) which can resonate in and out of the ring.
Final Word
Tatanka’s warning is not just a promo — it’s a declaration of war. For Roman Reigns and his Bloodline, this is one of the rare moments where the narrative shifts from internal dominance to defending the throne against an entirely new family rising. WWE fans, buckle up: the next chapter in the Bloodline saga might just be the most compelling yet.
