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Roman Reigns wanted Jacob Fatu in the ring for a “recognition ceremony” on “Monday Night Raw,” despite concerns from general manager Adam Pearce and Jimmy Uso.
Reigns learned the hard way from the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for.”
Despite the contract signing that Fatu would “acknowledge” Reigns after he lost the World Heavyweight Championship, Fatu would have none of it.
Instead, he chose violence. He ignored Jey Uso’s pleas to think about what he was doing. Fatu instead punched Uso in the head several times.
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Jacob Fatu holds the World Heavyweight Champion belt during RAW at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 11, 2026. (Sydney Yonker/WWE)
“What do you think? Do you want me to come and acknowledge you, Roman?” Fatu said. “Hell no! You’re going to beat that recognition out of me.”
Fatu didn’t have time for anyone trying to talk him off the edge. He was really just gas and no brakes. He came to the ring, stared down Reigns, and the two went to work. The two traded blows in the ring and it looked like Reigns would gain the advantage. He hit Fatu with a chair several times and tried to get Fatu to acknowledge him.
But the “Samoan werewolf” was undeterred. Reigns went for a spear but was met with a superkick and the Tongan death grip. It was all downhill for the “Tribal Chief”. He taunted Reigns as he continued his beatings.
He then powerbombed Reigns through the announce table. The assault did not stop there. He hit Reigns with another Tongan Death Grip as officials from behind tried to keep him at bay.
Jacob Fatu eliminates Jimmy Uso, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso at the same time during WWE RAW at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on May 11, 2026. (Michael Owens/WWE)
Before going to the back, he saw the Usos tending to Reigns. He ran back at full speed and sent all three men through the barricade.
Seth Rollins tries to thaw icy relations with Street Profits
Seth Rollins helped Street Profits win in a six-man tag match against The Vision when he took out Bron Breaker on the outside. Angelo Dawkins rolled up Austin Theory to get the win.
Rollins entered the ring to help Dawkins up. But when Breakker got back in the ring and lined up for a spear, Rollins stepped aside and had Dawkins take the damage. Montez Ford got back in the ring and wondered what Rollins was doing out there in the first place.
Rollins, Ford and Dawkins spoke in the back.
“If you guys are serious about getting the tag titles away from The Vision, it’s time we talked,” Rollins said, addressing Dawkins and Ford backstage.
Ford said there was no “we” in the conversation, while Dawkins wanted to hear Rollins.
Rollins said he was “wrong” to tell Street Profits that all parties should keep their business to themselves.
“You know, Seth, you’re every single thing they say about you,” Ford said. “Everybody. The greatest of our generation. A revolutionary. But you know what they also say? You can’t be trusted. We don’t need your a– to win the tag team championship. Bet on it.”
Street Profits aim for tag team gold in two weeks when they take on Logan Paul and Theory.
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AAA Mega Championship defended on Raw
Dominik Mysterio makes his debut on RAW at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 11, 2026. (Michael Owens/WWE)
The AAA Mega Championship is the most prestigious title in Lucha Libre Worldwide (AAA) and possibly across all of Lucha Libre depending on who you ask. The title was defended for the first time on WWE programming on Monday night.
Dominik Mysterio put the belt on the line against Original El Grande Americano. Mysterio took advantage of Original El Grande Americano being distracted by El Grande Americano. He hit 619 and a seed splash to claim the win.
The title defense came on the heels of WWE announcing a two-night Triplemania event in September. It will be the first time that AAA’s premiere event will take place over two nights.
Passing the torch
IYO SKY and Asuka embrace during WWE Backlash at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla., on May 9, 2026. (Michael Owens/WWE via Getty Images)
Iyo Sky defeated her mentor Asuka in an emotional match at Backlash over the weekend, and on Monday night Asuka said “goodbye”.
Asuka met with Sky backstage before the “Genius of the Sky’s” match against Sol Ruca. She said she was looking for someone to take over as manager and found it in Sky.
“I was looking for someone to take over my passion. Finally, you’ve become the person. I’m so glad it was you,” Asuka said. “I’m proud of you.”
Sky replied, “Even if we fight, we will always be family. Goodbye, Asuka-san.”
Sky later defeated Ruca in an exciting singles match.
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Raw match results
Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford and Joe Hendry def. Austin Theory, Logan Paul and Bron Breaker.
Je’Von Evans def. Rusev.
Iyo Sky def. Sol Ruca.
Oba Femi def. Angel and Berto as part of Obas Open Challenge.
Dominik Mysterio def. Original El Grande Americano to retain the AAA Mega Championship.
