"He knows Jacob well" - Rikishi addresses 5th member of The Bloodline at WWE Survivor Series: War Games; talks unique connection to Jacob Fatu
Survivor Series is on the horizon, and The Bloodline story continues to evolve with a massive match. Roman Reigns is set to team up with The Usos, Sami Zayn, and a fifth member to take on Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and Bronson Reed.
While Solo Sikoa approached Seth Rollins to be the fifth member of his team, the latter refused to get into Bloodline business. This made the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief introduce Rollins' current arch-rival, Bronson Reed, as the fifth member of his team. With Roman Reigns being one man short, The Visionary joining his former Shield brother seems quite possible.
During a recent Off The Top Live with fans, Rikishi addressed Reed getting involved as the fifth member of Solo Sikoa's team at WarGames. The Hall of Famer stated that the star was a 'good fit' for the faction and revealed a connection between Jacob Fatu and Bronson Reed. Both men have known each other since they were a part of the independent circuit, which adds an interesting factor to the story.
“I think he’s a good addition. I think the Uce comes from New Zealand or Australia somewhere. He knows Jacob well from the independent circuit, so I think there’s already a relationship there. I think it’ll be a good fit for Bronson into the new crew. We’ll see. He’s a powerhouse... He’s light on his feet, very agile for a big man. Very athletic. Bronson looks like he can hold his own,” said Rikishi. [1:25 onwards]
Will Bronson Reed be a part of The Bloodline after Survivor Series?
While Bronson Reed's addition to The Bloodline was primarily as the fifth member for WarGames, it is seemingly confirmed that the star will join the faction following Survivor Series.
As per WrestleVotes, the former NXT North American Champion has joined the faction for the 'long term', which is why he has been throwing his ones up right from the beginning. With a new addition to the stable, it would be interesting to see how things play out for the Bloodline.
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