What does Roman Reigns’ new “OTC” shirt stand for?

Roman Reigns, who returned at SummerSlam and destroyed his former enforcer Solo Sikoa, wore a new merch which read "OTC."

What does Roman Reigns’ new “OTC” shirt stand for?

Roman Reigns at SummerSlam (via- WWE)

This year’s SummerSlam in Cleveland, Ohio, saw the return of Roman Reigns, who had been absent for over 3 months. He was last seen at WrestleMania XL, where he lost his world title to Cody Rhodes, ending his 1316-day reign. The Tribal Chief returned and annihilated Solo Sikoa, which helped The American Nightmare pick up the win and retain his title.

Roman Reigns appeared during the world title match between Solo Sikoa and Cody Rhodes, wearing new merchandise and accompanied by a new theme song. His merch read ‘OTC,’ which meant the Original Tribal Chief. With that merchandise, the former world champion made his sentiments clear: there was only one Head of the Table and it wasn’t Solo Sikoa.

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The match between the two stars reminded many fans of Rhodes’ ultimate battle with Reigns in a Bloodline Rules match. He had pushed through many obstacles, including the members of The Bloodline, with the help of his friends Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. However, what really gave this match a new twist was Jacob Fatu destroying the champion for his Tribal Chief.

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In the final moments of the match, with both stars down and out from the hellacious battle, the crowd finally got the moment they had been waiting for. Reigns made his first appearance since WrestleMania XL and delivered a devastating spear to his former enforcer. This pivotal moment allowed Rhodes to capitalize and retain the title at SummerSlam. The show ended with a huge staredown between the WrestleMania opponents, signaling that their paths will eventually cross again.

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Fans react to Roman Reigns’ new merchandise, as he returned and laid Solo Sikoa out with a message

The WWE Universe took notice of Roman Reigns’ shirt and wondered about the true meaning behind ‘OTC.’ Some fans revealed that he bought the shirt just hours before his return at SummerSlam. Others disliked it and found the design of the merchandise boring.

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Roman Reigns (via WWE)

One fan stated that he was the Only Tribal Chief, even though the actual meaning was something else. Another fan liked the shirt so much that he immediately bought it from the WWE shop. Some fans admitted that it took them a while to understand what it really meant.

One user said that Paul Heyman would be smiling after what transpired at SummerSlam. Another user joked that it looked like Reigns had ruined his vacation and didn’t want to be there. Some fans were ready to witness the Bloodline civil war after his emphatic return to Cleveland. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:

Overall, the WWE Universe loved the merchandise and has already started buying it. Nevertheless, Reigns’ return has got the fans back on their feet.

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