WWE Raw went off the air in chaos as Cruz Montana was unveiled as the newest member of 946, giving Royce Keys’ increasingly formidable group another key presence in its escalating conflict with The Bloodline.
Montana’s arrival came during the Raw main event, which initially centered on a singles match between 946 leader Keys and Solo Sikoa. What began as a showdown between two imposing competitors quickly expanded into a major multi-man confrontation involving Carmelo Hayes, Lucien Price, Bronco Nima, Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso and Sami Zayn.
The closing sequence did not simply establish Montana’s WWE Raw presence. It also reinforced the scale of the fight surrounding The Bloodline, with 946 attacking on multiple fronts and Zayn emerging at the end to make clear that his issue with Reigns remains far from settled.
Solo Sikoa vs. Royce Keys Ends Without a Decisive Winner
Keys and Sikoa were positioned in Raw’s main-event spotlight, and the match built toward a pivotal moment for Sikoa. He connected with a Frog Splash and looked to be closing in on victory as he prepared to deliver the Samoan Spike.
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Before Sikoa could finish the match, however, the rest of 946 made its presence felt. Hayes, Price and Nima jumped the barricade, immediately turning the one-on-one contest into a larger situation. Price then struck Sikoa with a clothesline, causing the disqualification.
The finish meant there was no clean resolution between Keys and Sikoa. Instead, it served as the spark for a full-scale fight between 946 and members of The Bloodline. For Keys, the moment also illustrated the degree of support he now has around him. His group was not content to allow Sikoa an opportunity to put him away, and that intervention changed the direction of the night.
The disqualification may leave unfinished business between Keys and Sikoa, especially given how close Sikoa appeared to be to landing his decisive strike. Yet the more significant story became what followed: 946’s numbers grew, and The Bloodline found itself under siege.
Roman Reigns and The Usos Answer 946’s Attack
Roman Reigns and The Usos came to the ring after 946’s interference, creating a tense face-to-face moment between the opposing sides. The stare down did not last long. With neither group willing to back away, the situation broke down into a brawl.
The confrontation placed Reigns, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso opposite Keys, Hayes, Price and Nima, with Sikoa also involved following the match. It was a volatile scene even before another figure entered the ring wearing a hood.
The masked individual struck Reigns with Spin the Block, immediately adding another unanswered question to an already chaotic confrontation. Rather than leaving the identity of the attacker in doubt for long, the figure walked toward Keys and offered him a hand. After a pause, the hood came off.
It was Cruz Montana.
The reveal officially connected Montana to 946 and gave the group a new member at a crucial moment. Montana did not arrive for a brief appearance or an isolated attack. He arrived in the center of Raw’s biggest confrontation, directly targeted Reigns and then stood beside Keys as 946 continued its assault.
That positioning matters. Montana’s first major act on Raw was not merely to introduce himself to a new audience; it was to make an impact against one of WWE’s most prominent forces. By extending a hand to Keys before revealing himself, Montana also made the allegiance unmistakable. He is part of 946.
946 Overwhelms The Bloodline
Once Montana’s identity was revealed, 946 continued to control the scene. The attack on The Bloodline included a particularly punishing moment for Jey Uso, who was put through the commentary table.
Jimmy Uso was also neutralized during the beatdown, as he was handcuffed to the bottom rope. That left him unable to come to the aid of his brother or Reigns while 946 continued to dictate the action in the ring.
Keys then delivered a Spinebuster to Reigns. The visual was especially notable because Reigns was left trying to recover as Jimmy remained restrained nearby and Jey had already been driven through the announce desk. In the space of one closing angle, 946 had managed to isolate key members of The Bloodline, damage their ability to respond and place Reigns in a vulnerable position.
For a group led by Keys, the night represented a dramatic show of force. Hayes, Price and Nima had already made sure Sikoa could not secure a victory in the main event. Montana then emerged as an unexpected addition. Together, the group created a numerical advantage that The Bloodline could not overcome in the moment.
The closing attack also gave 946 a level of momentum that is difficult to ignore. The group did not simply stand across the ring from Reigns and The Usos. It left them laid out, separated and unable to regain control before Raw’s final development.
Cruz Montana Makes an Immediate Statement
Montana’s reveal was the central surprise of the night. As an NXT star, he entered a Raw story in the most direct way possible: by attacking Reigns and aligning himself with a faction that has now made an unmistakable enemy of The Bloodline.
There was no ambiguity in the presentation. The hooded entrance created a brief mystery, but Montana’s decision to pull off the mask after helping Keys changed the complexion of 946 immediately. The group had already demonstrated that it could disrupt a Raw main event and bring together multiple dangerous performers. With Montana now included, its depth has increased again.
His use of Spin the Block on Reigns also ensured that the reveal was attached to a memorable act of aggression. Reigns was not a bystander in the moment; he was Montana’s first target. That gives Montana an immediate connection to the broader conflict and places him in a storyline with major stakes from the outset.
Questions now follow regarding how Montana will operate within 946 and what role he will play in the group’s pursuit of The Bloodline. The angle established Keys as the man Montana chose to stand beside, but it did not spell out the full structure of the expanded faction. What is clear is that Montana’s arrival gives 946 another weapon as its rivalry with The Bloodline intensifies.
Sami Zayn Delivers His Own Message to Reigns
Just as 946 appeared to have finished dismantling The Bloodline, Sami Zayn entered the ring. Reigns was struggling to get back to his feet when Zayn charged in and drilled him with a Helluva Kick in the corner.
Zayn then told Reigns that he will get his attention one way or another.
That final statement added another layer to an already crowded and combustible picture. Reigns had just endured an attack from 946, including Montana’s reveal and Keys’ Spinebuster, only for Zayn to arrive and make sure the show ended with the focus still on their unresolved issue.
Zayn’s actions were distinct from 946’s assault. He did not arrive to join Keys’ group or assist in its attack. Instead, he struck Reigns himself and used the opportunity to send a direct message. The moment made clear that whatever 946’s ambitions may be, Zayn has his own reasons for wanting Reigns’ attention.
That distinction could prove important moving forward. The Bloodline now has a newly enlarged 946 to contend with, while Reigns also has Zayn demanding a confrontation. Sikoa’s unfinished business with Keys remains part of the equation as well. The events of Raw did not settle any of those issues; they compounded them.
What the Raw Finale Means Going Forward
The Raw main event angle established several major developments at once. Keys and Sikoa did not receive a definitive conclusion to their match. 946 gained Cruz Montana as a new member. Reigns and The Usos were overwhelmed in a confrontation with the faction. And Zayn capped the night by attacking Reigns and promising to force the issue between them.
For The Bloodline, the immediate concern is the threat presented by 946’s expanded ranks. Reigns, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso were unable to halt the group’s attack, while Sikoa had already been taken out by Price’s clothesline. The unit will have to respond after being left in such a compromised position.
For 946, the ending was a declaration. Keys stood tall alongside Hayes, Price, Nima and Montana after their group had disrupted the main event and dismantled much of The Bloodline. Montana’s reveal ensured that the group’s message was not limited to one night of numbers. It now has a new member willing to make his Raw arrival by taking down Reigns.
And for Zayn, the message was equally plain. He is not waiting quietly for Reigns to acknowledge him. With a Helluva Kick and a promise to get Reigns’ attention, Zayn ensured that the final image of Raw carried more than one warning for The Bloodline.
Raw closed with 946 stronger than before, The Bloodline battered by an ambush, and Zayn still pressing Reigns for a response. Cruz Montana’s unveiling has added a significant new piece to the unfolding conflict, and the repercussions from this chaotic main-event angle are now set to shape what comes next.
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