WWE has released a new, high-end “Tribal Chief Championship Replica Title Belt” on its official shop. According to a new report, the title was originally intended to be part of a major on-screen storyline for Roman Reigns before the company changed its creative direction.
The new replica belt is available on WWEShop.com for $599.99. While it is now a collector’s item, it was once slated to be an official part of The Bloodline saga.
The Scrapped WWE Storyline
According to the wrestling news account WrestleVotes, WWE had internal discussions back in December 2024 about introducing a physical “Tribal Chief Championship.”
The report states the new title would have been presented to Roman Reigns and used in the storyline involving the power struggle with Solo Sikoa.
“This would have been the title presented to Reigns on Netflix had that decision gone through back in December,” WrestleVotes reported. “Now it’s a commemorative item.” The plan was ultimately altered, and the physical belt was never introduced on television.
A History of Custom WWE Titles
While a “Tribal Chief” title may seem unusual, WWE has a long history of creating custom championships to enhance the characters of its top superstars. The most famous example is Stone Cold Steve Austin’s “Smoking Skull” version of the WWE Championship during the Attitude Era.
Other notable custom belts include John Cena’s “Spinner” belt, Edge’s “Rated-R” version, and Daniel Bryan’s “Eco-Friendly” title made of wood and hemp.
The introduction of a physical championship for the “Tribal Chief” would have been a significant move. It would have turned the symbolic leadership of the Anoa’i family, represented by the Ula Fala necklace, into a literal, physical prize for members of The Bloodline to covet and fight over.
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The Head of the Table Returns
While the storyline for a physical Tribal Chief title was scrapped, the actual Roman Reigns made his shocking return to WWE at the Night of Champions premium live event in June. After a multi-month hiatus following his loss at WrestleMania 41, Reigns returned to attack both John Cena and CM Punk.
His return immediately reignited his legendary rivalry with Cena, setting the stage for a blockbuster main event match at SummerSlam. The Tribal Chief may not have a new physical belt, but he has returned to reclaim his spot at the Head of the Table.
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