The latest developments in WWE Bloodline Plot Leaves Fans Wondering What is Bronson Reed’s heritage?. Since the group’s iteration in Roman Reigns, the members have been exclusively Samoan and exclusively related to the Anoa’i family tree. Except Sami Zayn, but obviously he’s an Honorary Uce. Other than that, even Solo Sikoa’s iteration of the bloodline hasn’t strayed too far from the formula, including the two Tongans, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa, who are still of Pacific Island heritage.
Bronson Reed presents an interesting wrinkle in WWE’s almost-exclusive Samoan faction. Last week, he joined Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline as the fifth man in Survivor Series: WarGames. This has led to some questioning and even debate as to whether Bronson is Samoan or Pacific Islander, and if not, that should exclude him from officially being in the group.
WWE’s Bronson Reed is Samoan
Bronson Reed fits perfectly into the lineage
It turns out that Bronson Reed is of Samoan descent, or more specifically, Samoan Australian. Whether intentional or not, Bronson joining the stable as a Samoan but not an Anoa’i makes perfect sense for the Bloodline story WWE is telling. Before joining WWE, Bronson Reed was Jermaine Haley, born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Although Samoa and its inhabitants are most associated with Pacific Islanders, many natives of Australia and New Zealand can trace their roots to Samoaamong other Pacific islands.
Since the 1920s, it has not been uncommon for Samoans to emigrate from Samoa to Australia or New Zealand. Statistics show that first generation migrants make up 30% of Australia’s population, with 1/5 of that percentage being Samoan. Reed is one of those people who can trace his roots and family history back to Samoa. Likewise, fellow Raw superstar Dakota Kai is from New Zealand and of Samoan descent. Therefore, although Reed is not directly related to the Anoa’i family, he is nevertheless of Samoan heritage. This small difference adds a new layer to the Solo Sikoa’s distortion of the lineage’s classic sensibilities.
It’s Solo’s dangerous mission statement
The reason Roman Reigns named himself The Head of the Table is because he positioned himself at the top of the Anoa’i tribe as Tribal Chief for what he believed would better his family in the long run. Solo has been less concerned about preserving the legacy of the Anoa’i family and more about surrounding yourself with dangerous family members to protect you. By introducing Bronson Reed to the group, he brings someone who is not family to the group, but fits in as a dangerous man, just like Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.
Even the wise Paul Heyman warned Solo about surrounding himself with dangerous people like the Tongans, but now Solo’s lack of vetting process is actively going against his blood family. At least in Sami Zayn’s case, he has earned the trust of Roman and company. to justify being allowed into the stable as an Honorary Uce. Solo, on the other hand, is selecting the members of his “new family” solely based on how dangerous and intimidating they are.
This strategy appears to be working, and even the most skeptical fans must admit that Bronson Reed looked perfect when he joined Solo’s new lineage in their attack on Roman Reigns. Bronson Reed is not just one of the stars that the WWE is currently reaching new heights, he is also a very dangerous Samoan.