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Considering how aggressively 946 has targeted The Bloodline in recent weeks, their limited involvement was certainly noticeable. The group previously attacked The Usos and even destroyed and set fire to their vehicle, making their absence from a physical confrontation in Mexico City particularly intriguing.
That said, in this article, we look at three reasons why the company may have deliberately kept 946 away from a major confrontation on RAW.
#3. To give fans a proper 1-on-1 match between Roman Reigns and Penta
One of the biggest reasons WWE may have avoided a 946 attack is simply because Roman Reigns vs. Penta deserved to stand on its own.
Penta earned his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity by winning the No. 1 Contender’s Tournament. He defeated Rey Fenix in the final on August 31, setting up the massive title match in Mexico City.
Adding 946 to the equation would have taken away from what the company aimed to accomplish with the match. Penta competed in front of his home country’s passionate audience, while Reigns defended one of WWE’s most important championships.
The match ultimately ended without outside interference, allowing both superstars to have a definitive encounter. The OTC overcame Penta after hitting a Superman Punch and Spear, protecting his championship while allowing the Mexican star to showcase himself on a major stage.
The company may have wanted fans to remember Roman Reigns vs. Penta rather than another chaotic Bloodline segment.
#2. WWE is saving the next Bloodline vs. 946 angle for another show
Another possibility is that WWE simply decided not to rush The Bloodline vs. 946 feud.
The rivalry has already escalated quickly. 946 has attacked members of The Bloodline on multiple occasions, while Royce Keys has repeatedly taunted Roman Reigns and his family. The group’s destruction of The Usos’ vehicle was arguably its biggest statement yet.
RAW already had a major attraction in Reigns vs. Penta. So the company could have saved the next physical chapter for a future episode or, potentially, Money in the Bank. That would make the confrontation more important.
Instead of having 946 interfere in another RAW main event, Triple H could let tension build for several weeks before delivering another major attack. Money in the Bank could provide the perfect environment for that escalation, especially if WWE wants to turn the rivalry into a larger faction war.
The Usos and Jacob Fatu were already discussing their desire to deal with 946 on RAW. Meanwhile, Fatu emphasized that the group should focus on the right opportunity. That suggests the company may be intentionally slowing the feud down before the next major confrontation.
#1. Reigns will now shift his focus to 946, now that Penta is out of the way
The biggest reason why WWE avoided having Keys and his men interfere could be that Roman Reigns has finally eliminated his immediate problem.
Penta represented Reigns’ latest World Heavyweight Championship challenger. After surviving the Mexican star, the OTC can now turn his attention toward the growing threat posed by 946.
If 946 had attacked Reigns during the title match, the story would have stayed centered on Penta and the championship. By keeping them separate, the company has created an opportunity for Roman to personally address Royce Keys and his faction once the Penta chapter is finished.
The timing makes sense. 946 has spent weeks attacking members of Roman Reigns’ family without directly dealing with the World Heavyweight Champion. Royce Keys has mocked The Bloodline and repeatedly demonstrated that his faction is willing to attack from unexpected angles. Reigns has now successfully defended his title, meaning arguably nothing is stopping him from making 946 his next priority.
This could eventually lead to the OTC and 946 finally coming face-to-face in a major confrontation. For now, the company appears to have deliberately kept the two stories separate. Penta received his one-on-one opportunity, Roman Reigns retained his championship, and 946 continued to lurk in the background.
The faction may have been left off a physical confrontation on RAW. However, that does not necessarily mean its story with The Bloodline has been forgotten. If anything, WWE could be positioning 946’s next move as something much bigger.
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