5 reasons why Jimmy Uso should challenge Roman Reigns at Hell in A Cell

The Head of the Table, Roman Reigns, has established dominance over SmackDown. Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan, Braun Strowman, Hall of Famer Edge and Jey Uso have fallen victim to the fury of the Tribal Chief.

Roman Reigns has held the Universal Championship for over 250 days. The Tribal Chief's title run has been built around his rivals acknowledging him as the Head of the Table. Jey Uso was the first to acknowledge him, falling in line. The Universal Champion has elevated Jey Uso to main event status and, in return, Uso does the Tribal Chief's bidding.

Jey Uso has become Roman Reigns' right-hand man, but his brother, Jimmy Uso, hasn't been nearly as loyal or subordinate. Jimmy Uso has reprimanded his brother, advising him to stop blindly following Roman Reigns. Simultaneously, he has asserted that he won't bow down to the Tribal Chief.

After defeating Cesaro at WrestleMania Backlash, Roman Reigns needs a new challenger for the coveted Universal Championship. With Hell in a Cell around the corner and Reigns in need of a rival, Jimmy Uso could have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to challenge Roman Reigns.

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#5 Roman Reigns versus Jimmy Uso will deliver in the ring.

Jimmy Uso's Uso Splash is a devastating finishing maneuver

The Universal Champion has shown repeatedly that he is an outstanding athlete that can put on an enjoyable wrestling match on any given day. Roman Reigns' in-ring skills have improved markedly to the point that he can hang in there with the best. The matches that Reigns has been having in the last year have been spectacular.

Jimmy Uso is not far behind. The WWE Universe is accustomed to seeing him compete in the Tag Team division. The Usos were at the pinnacle of the division. Along with The New Day, the two tag teams have produced some of the best matches in WWE history.

Jimmy Uso's insane high-flying ability combined with Roman Reigns' incredible physical strength allows for an amazing wrestling match.

#4 Roman Reigns versus Jimmy Uso is inevitable from a story-line perspective

Roman Reigns dominated Jimmy Uso's brother

From a pure storyline perspective, Roman Reigns versus Jimmy Uso makes perfect sense. The two cousins share a rich, storied history as members of the legendary Anoa'i family. By combining that with their escalating on-screen tension, WWE could produce an incredible program that could boost fan interest.

Before Roman Reigns' abrupt character change, The Usos were close comrades of the current Universal Champion, aiding their cousin against his worst rivals. After The Tribal Chief's heel turn, the whole story changed dramatically.

At Clash of Champions, when his brother, Jey Uso, was being decimated by the Tribal Chief, Jimmy Uso came to his brother's aid. Roman Reigns was punching away at Jey, who refused to quit. However, Jimmy threw in the towel to protect his brother from further damage.

Later in Hell in a Cell, when Roman Reigns was about to crush Jey with the steel steps, Jimmy Uso entered the cell to persuade Reigns not to injure his cousin. The Tribal Chief would break down into tears but would lock in the Guillotine on Jimmy Uso. This forced Jey to utter the words " I quit."

Jimmy Uso brought this point up on television. Jey uttered the words; Jimmy didn't. Roman Reigns was unable to gain the acknowledgment of Jimmy Uso. Moreover, Jimmy Uso's defiance and unresolved issues from the past persist. The story writes itself; it just needs to be booked to come to fruition.

#3 Jimmy Uso could start a singles run after a program with Roman Reigns

Jimmy Uso was a staple in the tag team division.

To challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, Jimmy Uso would have to head into the rivalry alone as a singles competitor without any help. This is unchartered territory for someone like Jimmy, who had become the standard-bearer of the SmackDown Tag Team division alongside his brother Jey Uso. However, a singles run could bring the best out of the defiant and resilient son of Rikishi.

Many fans had reservations when his brother transitioned into a full-time star in the men's singles division. However, Jey Uso silenced all of his critics and exceeded expectations. His program with Roman Reigns was one of the best stories in WWE last year. Moreover, Jey hung in there with some of WWE's most gifted athletes, including Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Edge.

He may be Roman Reigns' right-hand man, but he is also firmly established as a force to be reckoned with. None of this would have been possible if Jey hadn't challenged for Roman Reigns' Universal Championship.

Jimmy Uso may realize his true potential and shine as a singles star in the mid-card division, competing with Apollo Crews, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Big E. If he impresses, he could become a mainstay in the main event scene.

Jimmy will probably lose to Roman Reigns, but the latter could make him a huge star, just like he did with Jey Uso.

#2 Roman Reigns versus Jimmy Uso presents intriguing possibilities

Will Jey Uso turn his back on his brother?

If Jimmy Uso inserts himself into the Universal Championship picture, he will not only become a thorn in Roman Reigns' path, but he will alsohave to confront his beloved sibling, Jey Uso. Jey Uso has repeatedly declared absolute loyalty to Roman Reigns. From sacrificing himself to helping him retain the Universal Championship, Jey Uso may be the most loyal comrade to Roman Reigns without question. However, it remains to be seen how Jey Uso would react when Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso collide.

As loyal as Jey may be, Jimmy and Jey Uso share a seemingly unbreakable bond. Jey Uso only quit during his Hell in a Cell match with Roman Reigns last October when the Universal Champion started hurting his brother.

Jey cannot watch his brother get hurt by Roman Reigns, but he must maintain his loyalty to the Tribal Chief for his family may be banished from the tribe. Jey Uso may choose to re-align himself with his brother, a de facto reunion of sorts, and together they could unseat the Head of the Table. Alternatively, Jey may help Roman Reigns defeat Jimmy Uso, straining the relationship between the two brothers.

The possibility of Jimmy Uso winning the Universal Championship may be slim, but WWE has pulled off such surprises in the past. Jinder Mahal's WWE Championship win in May 2017 being a great example.

One thing is for sure: Roman Reigns versus Jimmy Uso will be an interesting program.

#1 Roman Reigns needs a victory over Jimmy Uso

Roman Reigns was crowned as the head of the table

Jimmy Uso would come out of a feud with Roman Reigns looking like a million bucks. However, he won't be the only one benefitting. In fact, Roman Reigns may benefit more from a victory over Jimmy Uso.

For starters, Roman Reigns would gain more momentum, further consolidating his position at the peak of the mountain. More importantly, in the simplest of words, The Tribal Chief cannot afford to lose to Jimmy Uso, especially at this stage of his championship reign.

Ever since his heel turn, Roman Reigns has been obsessed with a single goal. He wants everyone to acknowledge him as the head of the table. Although he has been enshrined with a garland, he cannot claim absolute superiority unless his family doesn't acknowledge him. Jey Uso and The Wild Samoans have, but Jimmy Uso has stood his ground and refused to bow down to Roman Reigns.

If Roman Reigns cannot silence Jimmy Uso, his hold over the SmackDown roster would weaken considerably. The Universal Champion may not be as invincible as many feared him to be, and he would cease to become the merciless, egotistical, and self-obsessed champion.