4 Signs that prove Solo Sikoa's growth curve on the WWE main roster in the past two years
WWE is in a new era. Gone are Vince McMahon's unique and sometimes questionable booking decisions, and instead, Triple H leads the Sports Entertainment juggernaut through the most profitable era it has ever experienced.
Some of the reasons for World Wrestling Entertainment's current success are the rise of numerous compelling characters, fresh faces, and storylines that hook viewers. The most obvious example of this is The Bloodline saga.
One of the stable members who has experienced a lot of growth throughout the Triple H era is Solo Sikoa. He joined the main roster just a few months after The Game took over the creative direction of the company and, despite some Vince McMahon tinkering, has remained a key player.
Solo's growth is something that some fans may not realize, as many are fooled by his role as the faux-Tribal Chief. This article will take a look at signs that prove how much Sikoa has evolved and grown over the past two years, proving his value.
Below are four signs that prove Solo Sikoa's growth curve on the WWE main roster in the past two years.
#4. Solo Sikoa is allowed to handle promos on his own instead of being silent
Solo Sikoa on WWE NXT was completely different to that of the Sikoa on the main roster. He was The Street Champion, who was quick to talk on the mic and shut people down verbally.
That changed once he joined the main roster. The green Sikoa was made The Enforcer of The Bloodline, and Paul Heyman, along with other members of the stable, became the primary talkers. In fact, Solo rarely ever uttered a word.
Now, Solo talks every single week, both in backstage segments and in front of the WWE Universe. The company clearly trusts him to control the microphone now, even while interacting with stars such as Paul Heyman. That shows his growth.
#3. He has been positioned to lead a stable as opposed to being an enforcer
As noted in the previous entry, Solo Sikoa was brought into The Bloodline and onto WWE's main roster as The Enforcer. In theory, this meant he was the silent and brooding bodyguard of the group.
In execution, Solo was that, but he was also, at times, a background character and even fodder. While he went undefeated for a while, Solo began losing more frequently in WWE following WrestleMania last year, and some felt his stock was declining. This was especially true as The Bloodline began losing members and their status on top.
Solo Sikoa is now in a different position. Instead of being the man who stands in the background, he is the focal point of The Bloodline. As the leader, all eyes are on him the majority of the time when the stable is on camera. Clearly, he has ranked up considerably.
#2. Solo is regularly in main events and is positioned as one of the key players
Solo's position in WWE goes beyond just leading a stable. There are mid-card stables where the leaders don't necessarily headline major premium live events or weekly television shows.
The story of Solo Sikoa is different. Even as a regular member of The Bloodline, Solo rose up through the ranks and would main event weekly television shows. He even battled and defeated John Cena at a major WWE Premium Live Event.
If that isn't enough, Sikoa is rumored to be headlining SummerSlam with Cody Rhodes. While this remains to be seen, Solo being in a position where that feels possible shows how much he has evolved in World Wrestling Entertainment since joining the main roster in 2022.
#1. WWE has trusted him to lead a group of wrestlers lacking experience in the company
The final sign of Solo Sikoa's elevation in WWE comes from something a little less obvious, but instead, it is a peek behind the curtain. When Solo joined the main roster, he was extremely green and had to learn from The Usos and Roman Reigns.
Over the next few years, the new Tribal Chief has developed into a better on-screen performer and one who knows how WWE operates both on camera and away from television. Now, instead of Solo learning from the veterans in a stable, he is the one who can aid others.
Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu are not rookies by any means. They have been wrestling for a long time. Still, Fatu and Tama are new to the World Wrestling Entertainment system, and all three are new to being at the top of the biggest companies. Instead of having been molded by others, Solo is now helping others develop and adjust to being in such a massive position.