Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Caelan Tiongson during a game vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Game 5. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine forward Caelan Tiongson didn’t mince his words when asked about Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against Barangay Ginebra.

Tiongson told the Inquirer that the officiating deliberately put him in early foul trouble during Rain or Shine’s 111-104 loss on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

“It’s just super obvious that the refs gave me calls early,” he said.

“I played the same way the entire game but each game, they give me two fouls in the first quarter. They’re trying to take me out of the game. I’m the primary defender on (Justin) Brownlee. Obviously, they want to give him an advantage.”

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Tiongson, despite being a starter, saw limited action after collecting two fouls early in the game. In the end, he finished with just five points, three rebounds and three assists.

Meanwhile, Justin Brownlee–whom Tiongson primarily guards–finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and a block.

“They call fouls on me early and that’s just their tactics,” said Tiongson.

Rain or Shine was whistled for 29 fouls compared to Ginebra’s 22, according to the official stat sheet.

Elasto Painters import Jaylen Johnson also hinted at his frustrations with the officiating when asked about Ginebra’s physicality.

“You tell me. I can’t say nothing, Let the refs tell you, I don’t know,” said Johnson after posting a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.

Jimmy Uso and his family are marking milestones both inside and outside the ring.

Recently, Big Jim’s daughter, Jayla Fatu, graduated from high school. The proud moment was shared on social media by Rikishi.

He posted a photograph of Uso, Jayla Fatu, and himself, and congratulated her, along with wishing her the best for the next chapter.

“#ProudPapaAndDad Congratulation Jayla YOU DID IT QUEEN 🌹🌺🌴🇼🇸🇦🇸🤎 onto the next chapter of your life . Malo Galue 🤙🏾Remember GOD DONT MISS 🔐 #FATUS,” wrote Rikishi.

Jimmy Uso is married to WWE superstar Naomi. Jayla Fatu and her brother, Jaiden Fatu, are her stepchildren. However, she refers to them as her own, and Jimmy Uso and Naomi welcomed a child together in 2026.

Major WWE star warned Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso about Roman Reigns

The Usos and Roman Reigns have come together once again, but this time, they are supposed to be equals. In fact, The Usos did not help Roman Reigns against Jacob Fatu at Backlash, and they will not help him in the Tribal Combat against The Samoan Werewolf at Clash in Italy.

After the reunion of The OG Bloodline members, LA Knight warned the brothers about working with The OTC again. He told them that the brothers are capable of shining on their own and do not need to go down the same path once again.

“You guys sitting at the table again? You sitting at the head of the table? I ain’t here to tell you guys that. As a matter of fact, I wanna remind you exactly who you are. My man Jey Uso, main event, you’re talking about a former World Heavyweight Champion. How did you do that? You did it on your own. Jimmy Uso, all the potential in the world, to be a World Heavyweight Champion, but you know how you gonna do that? Not under Roman Reigns,” said Knight.

So far, the relationship between Roman Reigns and The Usos has withstood the test of time. Only time will reveal their fate!