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Roman Reigns has cemented his legacy in professional wrestling with numerous achievements and accolades. Following his loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, Reigns has been on an extended break. However, WWE’s likely plans for his return have been revealed.
Ever since Roman Reigns’ absence, Solo Sikoa has taken over leadership of The Bloodline, with Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa also joining the faction. However, Paul Heyman has reportedly struggled to adjust to this new leadership dynamic, becoming increasingly frustrated with Sikoa’s decisions and actions. This tension has become more evident over the past few weeks, indicating potential conflict within the faction’s hierarchy.
Adding to the overall storyline, Hikuleo is also expected to make his WWE debut and join The Bloodline. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, regarding the Bloodline storyline, WWE are likely setting up Roman Reigns to face Solo Sikoa, potentially with Reigns playing the babyface role. The storyline tease involves Paul Heyman aligning with Reigns. There are also questions about how Jimmy and Jey Uso, Hikuleo, and Jacob Fatu will fit into the narrative.
Tama Tonga’s role as a right-hand man suggests a future rivalry with Jey Uso. Meltzer speculates that Reigns vs. Sikoa could be a WrestleMania-caliber match, though it might debut at SummerSlam with a prolonged build-up.
Regarding Hikuleo, WWE has filed a trademark for the name “Talla Tonga,” likely to acknowledge him as Tama Tonga’s brother. This sets the stage for potential feuds between the Tongas and Usos, possibly leading to trios matches involving the brothers (Usos and Sikoa) against the Tongas.
We have already reported that Roman Reigns will likely return in July this year. Therefore, we will have to wait and see if The Tribal Chief will end up becoming a babyface upon his return and feud with Solo Sikoa.
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Subhojeet, a professional wrestling fan for over 20+ years, found his passion during the Monday Night Wars. With expertise honed over decades and a broad spectrum of interests including TV, movies, anime, novels, and music, he offers insightful analysis and coverage. Respected in the industry, Subhojeet keeps fans informed and engaged with his knowledge and perspective.
