List of all Tribal Combat matches in WWE
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The stipulation was introduced as part of the Bloodline storyline.
During the Bloodline era, WWE introduced a new match stipulation dubbed the ‘Tribal Combat match.’ While there have been some changes to the rules of the match, the match operates under no-disqualification and no-countout rules.
A superstar can only secure a victory via pinfall or submission. The promotion has also previously established that Tribal Combat matches require approval from the elder members of The Bloodline before they can officially happen, which means the match up until now only involved members of the Bloodline.
Another rule of the match is that the winner gets the right to lead the Anoa’i family, with the winner earning the honor of wearing the ula fala as the recognized head of the family table, ‘The Tribal Chief.’
With the rules explained, let us now take a look at the list of every Tribal Combat match held in the promotion, including the match results, winners, dates, and more.
Tribal Combat matches in WWE
| S. No. | Date | Event | Match | Stipulation | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | August 5, 2023 | SummerSlam 2023 | Roman Reigns (c) vs Jey Uso | Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and recognition of Tribal Chief of the Anoaʻi family | Roman Reigns |
| 2. | January 6, 2025 | Raw Netflix debut(January 6, 2025) | Roman Reigns vs Solo Sikoa | Tribal Combatfor the Ula Fala and the recognition as Tribal Chief of the Anoa’i family | Roman Reigns |
| 3. | May 31, 2026 | WWE Clash in Italy | Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu | Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight title & the title of the Tribal Chief | TBD |
The first-ever Tribal Combat match in the promotion was at SummerSlam 2023, when Jey Uso broke away from the Bloodline faction and challenged Roman Reigns to a match where the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and recognition of Tribal Chief of the Anoaʻi family were at stake.
The second match took place at the Raw Netflix debut in January 2025, which also involved Roman Reigns, who battled Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala and the title of the Tribal Chief, after Solo took over the Bloodline and the Ula Fala in Reigns’ absence.
The most recent Tribal Combat match will be between Reigns and Fatu at Clash in Italy. The World Heavyweight title and the title of the Tribal Chief will be on the line. Reigns’ undefeated record in the Tribal Combat matches is also at stake on May 31, 2026, in Turin, Italy.
This article will be updated as more Tribal Combat matches take place in WWE, including future matches involving The Bloodline members.
What are the rules for a Tribal Combat match?
There are no disqualifications or count-outs, and the only way to win the match is via pinfall or submission. Additionally, the title of the Tribal Chief is also on the line in the match.
What is Roman Reigns’ record in Tribal Combat matches?
Roman is undefeated in Tribal Combat matches; he is currently 2-0 and has been a part of all the Tribal Combat matches held in the promotion.
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