“Melo’s always been my boy. Before this even came up, before WWE. I know how he is. He’s just like a pit bull. He’s got a little Tyson in him that some people haven’t seen. The world got a taste of it (Monday) night, so it’s just one of those things that, you know, it’s like a pot of gumbo. You got all your ingredients and you’re seasoning it, and once it’s together, you know, it’s just a chef’s kiss.”

“Just being featured on some of the heavy segments, you know, the trust and value, week after week, it means a lot. It definitely lets me know I’m doing the right thing. Everyone in The 946 — Jaida, Lucien, Bronco, Melo now — we’re all doing the right things. We’re all on the same page and everyone in this group is handpicked.”

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— NoDQ.com: WWE and AEW news (@nodq.com) October 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM

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On Thursday evening, Twitter/X account WRKD Wrestling noted the following about Keys’ push in WWE…

“Royce Keys has been given massive praise behind the scenes for instantly slotting into a major main event role effortlessly. Plans are being formed to continue featuring 946, with some feeling they would be a perfect fit for WarGames.”

In a follow-up to WRKD Wrestling’s report, False Finish stated the following…

“As WRKD Wrestling mentioned yesterday, Royce Keys has been given massive praise behind the scenes for instantly slotting into a major main event role effortlessly. One source noted to False Finish that several higher ups in WWE view Royce Keys as a future World Champion in the company.”

As @WRKDWrestling mentioned yesterday, Royce Keys has been given massive praise behind the scenes for instantly slotting into a major main event role effortlessly.

One source noted to False Finish that several higher ups in WWE view Royce Keys as a future World Champion in the… pic.twitter.com/zUEwyzdJYI

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) September 11, 2026

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The faction will be known as “946” moving forward. Every standard ZIP code in Oakland, California, begins with the digits 946. Nima is from the Oakland area.

False Finish noted the following in regards to the group’s formation….

“Sources indicate to False Finish that Royce Keys hand picked Bronco Nima and Lucien Price to be part of 946. Royce Keys will be the sole leader of 946. There is a possibility that 946 may receive an additional member at some point but as of now the group will consist of Keys and OTM.”

Sources indicate to False Finish that Royce Keys hand picked Bronco Nima and Lucien Price to be part of 946.

Royce Keys will be the sole leader of 946. There is a possibility that 946 may receive an additional member at some point but as of now the group will consist of Keys… pic.twitter.com/nwQG8PdqKB

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) September 5, 2026

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The decision to upload the unedited version of the segment to social media was reportedly unanimous internally. According to the outlet, those involved felt the full footage was necessary to the storyline and needed to be seen as it was originally intended.

It’s believed that WWE wanted the unedited footage released and that everyone involved agreed that fans should see the original version of the angle.

Another source questioned whether the angle should have instead been saved for a week when RAW was airing live and in real time.

.@WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned that some within WWE's post-production department feel "handcuffed" by Netflix's restrictions following recent Raw censorship.

WrestleVotes was told WWE knew parameters would be in place, but some internally didn't expect them… pic.twitter.com/tSaFxxxpY7

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 3, 2026

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Netflix’s broadcast censored the blood by blurring Jey’s face, as well as the blood on the ground. Following the show, Paul “Triple H” Levesque shared the full backstage footage on social media with the blurred portions removed.

Destructive.
Dangerous.
And at #WWERaw. pic.twitter.com/pqVbLnO6bH

— Triple H (@TripleH) September 1, 2026

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False Finish noted the following in regards to the segment from RAW…

“False Finish has learned that the idea to pair Royce Keys with OTM has been in the works for a few weeks now. Another source indicated that the reaction to the debut of the group last night on WWE RAW was very positive.”

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com commented on the mentality behind the alliance…

“It was very much the playbook of what they do every couple years. You know, the same thing with the Shield when they debuted them and the Nexus, and there’s been many others where, you know, you bring in—it’s always big guys—and they destroy everyone.

And, you know, sometimes, like with the Shield, it paid off and they became giant stars, and obviously that’s probably the idea here.”

False Finish has learned that the idea to pair Royce Keys with OTM has been in the works for a few weeks now.

Another source indicated that the reaction to the debut of the group last night on #WWERAW was very positive pic.twitter.com/MxIH7OwGH0

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) August 25, 2026

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The attack started with Keys spearing Jey and Solo though the barricade while OTM attacked Knight and Jimmy. Keys and OTM continued the destruction at ringside, using the steel steps on Jey, Solo and Knight. The assault culminated with OTM powerbombing Jimmy through the commentary table.

ROYCE KEYS AND OTM!!!

WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!?! pic.twitter.com/DG5AXWPeLW

— WWE (@WWE) August 25, 2026

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“There’s a lot of personal ones that I won’t speak on, but the dream was always to be a WWE superstar. It’s all I dreamed about as a kid.

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“It’s exceeded my expectations. It’s been wild. From the moment I put pen to paper and knew I was coming here to everything that’s happened since, it’s just been incredible.

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“It got under my skin for a hot second, and I had Hunter [Triple H], Bobby Roode—I had Cody [Rhodes], Randy [Orton]—I had a lot of people tell me, ‘Don’t let that sh*t bother you, because they don’t know what you’re doing.’

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