4 Signs Solo Sikoa hasn't been in touch with Roman Reigns as claimed by the WWE star: New blood, a sad Wiseman & more
Despite Roman Reigns' absence from WWE, The Bloodline angle has continued to play out on SmackDown. Each week, new wrinkles are added, including new additions to the group and claims from members.
One big claim involved Solo Sikoa's relaying that he had been in contact with Roman Reigns. On the other hand, Paul Heyman hasn't spoken to The Tribal Chief since WrestleMania 40.
The one person who knows the truth is The Head of the Table. Are Solo Sikoa's claims true or a smokescreen to continue his hostile takeover of The Bloodline? The next four signs could signify that The Enforcer hasn't actually conversed with Roman Reigns.
#4. Paul Heyman was in charge when Reigns was absent from TV
Throughout his run as the Undisputed WWE Champion, Roman Reigns appeared on TV sporadically during the year. He would return for builds to huge matches or big shows like WrestleMania or SummerSlam.
In the absence of Reigns from televised shows, Heyman would then be in charge. The Wiseman would relay the desires of The Tribal Chief through promos or backstage segments, keeping everything in order.
Solo Sikoa seems to be leading via controlled chaos. He knows what he wants to do, and if he was actually speaking with Reigns, he'd know that The Wiseman would be leading the dance.
#3. Solo Sikoa wasn't aware of Roman's draft status
One big talking point between Heyman and Sikoa has been Roman Reigns and the 2024 WWE Draft. The Hall of Famer relayed that Reigns had taken himself out of the draft so other stars could be picked first.
The Wiseman later disclosed that The Head of the Table didn't take himself out of the draft - Heyman made the call. Sikoa, like the rest of the WWE Universe, was shocked to learn this.
If Sikoa had spoken regularly with The Tribal Chief, he would have known about Roman's intentions with the Draft. The fact that he was surprised by the news doesn't land in his favor.
#2. Roman Reigns wouldn't discuss Bloodline matters only with Solo Sikoa
The main line of communication in The Bloodline was between Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. The latter spoke on behalf of the group when The Tribal Chief was not scheduled to appear. This meant he would direct the group's business for the night by proxy.
The relationship between the two goes back to when Reigns won the Universal Championship in the summer of 2020. Heyman started representing The Head of the Table before The Bloodline was officially formed.
Not continuing that discussion following a loss at WrestleMania is disrespectful to Heyman. As The Wiseman, he's done everything he has been asked to do. For that reason, it's hard to believe that Roman would instead confide group business in only Solo and not Paul Heyman.
#1. Solo Sikoa's additions to The Bloodline
It didn't take long for changes to be made in The Bloodline following WrestleMania 40. Roman Reigns hasn't appeared since losing to Cody Rhodes. In that time, Sikoa has kicked Jimmy Uso out of the group via a brutal beatdown. Tama Tonga made his WWE debut by partaking in that brutal beatdown.
He called Tama Tonga his 'MFT' with no reference to speaking with Reigns. At Backlash France, another member debuted when Tonga Loa assisted the group to victory over Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.
Roman wouldn't easily allow anyone into the group, as evidenced by the Sami Zayn saga. He even had a tenuous relationship with Jey and Jimmy Uso. Solo is adding to his ranks while Roman is out.
He also hasn't mentioned if those additions had the blessing of The Tribal Chief. It would be akin to Dominik Mysterio's recruitment efforts with the Judgment Day, but Damian Priest is present to scrutinize everything.