Legendary name to replace Paul Heyman as The Wiseman? - 5 potential surprises during The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony on WWE SmackDown
The Bloodline continued its expansion on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown as Jacob Fatu made his surprising debut to take out Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens in the main event.
Following the arrival of The Samoan Werewolf, a Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony is set for the upcoming episode of SmackDown. It will likely see Jacob Fatu acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief and being officially accepted into The Bloodline.
WWE may have some possible surprises planned for the segment, so let's take a look at five of them.
#5. Rikishi replaces Paul Heyman as The Wiseman
Paul Heyman served Roman Reigns as his Special Counsel for four years, but it seems like his time in The Bloodline is coming to an end. The Wiseman has not been very supportive of how Solo Sikoa has been running things since Reigns went on a hiatus.
Last week on SmackDown, Heyman begged his old friend CM Punk to help him escape the faction. This could lead to Solo Sikoa punishing The Wiseman.
The acting Tribal Chief could unleash Jacob Fatu on Heyman to teach him a lesson. After Fatu potentially destroys Heyman, Sikoa could introduce his father Rikishi as The Wiseman of the new Bloodline.
With SummerSlam just about a month away, it would be the right time for Heyman to be kicked out of The Bloodline as Roman Reigns is probably going to make his return before or at the Biggest Party of the Summer.
#4. Hikuleo makes his WWE debut
The Bloodline never stops growing and the next person to join the group could be Hikuleo, the brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa. The thirty-three-year-old recently parted ways with NJPW after his contract expired.
It is rumored that he will be renamed Talla Tonga in WWE as his middle name is "Taula." After Jacob Fatu's debut last week, he is probably next in line to make his debut and it could happen on SmackDown.
#3. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton crash The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony
Cody Rhodes stated that he had a plan for The Bloodline last week on SmackDown, but he obviously did not get to execute it properly due to the shocking debut of Jacob Fatu.
The Samoan Werewolf embarrassed Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton as he took all three of them out on his own. The trio would want revenge for last week's attack so there is a strong possibility that we see them crashing The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony on SmackDown.
It will probably lead to a brawl and make things more intense ahead of the Six-Man Tag Team match at Money in the Bank in Canada.
#2. Jimmy Uso returns
After failing to defeat his twin brother Jey Uso at WrestleMania XL, Jimmy Uso was punished by Solo Sikoa. He was kicked out of The Bloodline after being assaulted by Sikoa and Tama Tonga.
The former Tag Team Champion has been out of action due to an undisclosed injury for two months, but he may return to crash The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony.
Jimmy could confront Sikoa for how he has been running things, which would probably lead to The Bloodline beating him down. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton may then make the save in such a scenario, which would officially mark the babyface turn of Jimmy.
#1. The Rock is revealed as the new Tribal Chief
The upcoming episode of SmackDown is set to take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York. WWE usually has something big planned for shows at the world-famous arena and the return of The Rock could be what fans get to see this Friday.
Before going on a hiatus, The Great One told Cody Rhodes that The American Nightmare's story with Roman Reigns was over, but his story with The Rock was still going on.
Solo Sikoa may have gone after Rhodes on the orders of The Rock. The Final Boss could have ordered the acting Tribal Chief to keep Rhodes in check until his return. He may also be responsible for sending Jacob Fatu to SmackDown last week.
WWE could shock everyone by having The Rock return tonight to reveal that the acknowledgment ceremony was actually organized for him. The new Bloodline could then acknowledge him as their Tribal Chief.