4 ways Solo Sikoa has failed as the new Bloodline leader on SmackDown: No respect for The Wiseman?

Solo Sikoa took over The Bloodline on the SmackDown episode immediately following WrestleMania 40. Since Roman Reigns lost to Cody Rhodes, Sikoa decided that the group needed a change.

His first act was to excommunicate Jimmy Uso and replace him with Tama Tonga. Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu would follow suit, forming Sikoa's version of The Bloodline.

While the new group has attacked several members of the SmackDown roster, there haven't been many tangible rewards under Sikoa's leadership. Here we discuss four reasons why the new Head of the Table has seemingly failed The Bloodline as a leader.

#4. He cannot put Kevin Owens away for good

Kevin Owens has proven to be tougher than a $2 steak. [Photo Credit: wwe.com]

The sign of a successful group is vanquishing its enemies for good. Doing so is necessary for things to move and to achieve the ultimate goal.

For The Bloodline, Kevin Owens has been a thorn that has continually been stuck in the faction's side. He was the first target of Solo Sikoa when he took over the group but he's still trying to erase The Prizefighter three months later.

Much of what happens is dependent on plans from the writers and bookers. Since the new version of The Bloodline is still fighting the same guy from four years ago, it can't be seen as a success for Solo Sikoa.

#3. No gold to speak of in the new Bloodline

During the group's three-plus years on top of WWE, both Roman Reigns and the Usos won titles. The Tribal Chief's run with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship is still fresh on fans' minds.

Few stars have two-year runs let alone a title reign surpassing 1,300 days. Outside interference kept those reigns going, allowing even the Usos to hold the Undisputed Tag Team Championship for over 500 days. However, it is hard to equate three years to three months.

If Solo Sikoa wants his version to be a success, then The Bloodline will need to add some gold. He could be working on that against Cody Rhodes, but he should have his eyes on all the titles on SmackDown if he wants to make WWE his own yard.

#2. Solo Siko has routinely mistreated The Wiseman

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Another huge difference between Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns is the way each star has treated Paul Heyman. Reigns respected The Wiseman and valued his input and advice, and it seems quite the opposite with Solo.

Heyman also acted as the proxy of The Tribal Chief when he wasn't present for shows. The relationship was so important to both stars that Reigns was the person that inducted Heyman into the WWE Hall of Fame, earlier this year.

Sikoa treats The Wiseman no better than an errand boy or lackey. He hasn't listened to any of his advice or warnings. Ignoring advice from someone with loads of knowledge and past success proves that Sikoa is failing when he could be utilizing the veteran's business acumen.

#1. A False Equivalency of Tribal Chiefs

Solo didn't learn a lot by being The Tribal Heir. [Photo credits: wwe.com]

Roman Reigns bestowed the title of "Tribal Heir" upon Solo Sikoa at one point over the last year. That meant that when Reigns was done for good or it was time for him to retire, Solo would become the new Head of the Table.

We haven't heard it from his own mouth, so we don't know if the transition should be happening. Sikoa doesn't care and sees Reigns' absence as a sign that it is his time to rule. He also doesn't have a title on the main roster to back up his claims

Having the title is one thing. Doing big things with it is another. Solo can't really compare his run with that of Reigns, especially since the latter has had a title run and 10 years atop WWE.

Sikoa has been on the main roster and part of The Bloodline for his entire career. There isn't a comparison no matter what Sikoa thinks and his actions have sullied his leadership.