Rikishi sends a cryptic message ahead of WWE SmackDown; teases huge debut
Rikishi took to X/Twitter to send a short, cryptic message ahead of Friday Night SmackDown. The WWE Hall of Famer seemingly teased the debut of a major name.
Aside from being an accomplished in-ring performer, Rikishi is also a pro wrestling trainer. He also trained Jacob Fatu who is now a renowned star. After making a name for himself on the Independent Circuit and in Major League Wrestling, the Samoan star reportedly signed a deal with the Stamford-based company earlier this year and is set to make his on-screen debut soon.
Rikishi teased the same through his recent post on X as he sent a cryptic four-word message.
WWE also recently filed a trademark for the name Caesar Sikoa. While many believe that Solo Sikoa could potentially undergo a name change, it is also possible that the trademark was for Jacob Fatu.
Rikishi does not want to see Jacob Fatu join The Bloodline in WWE
Jacob Fatu making his WWE on-screen debut is inevitable after the Samoan star signed a deal with the global juggernaut during the WrestleMania season. While he's naturally expected to be involved in the ongoing Bloodline storyline, his uncle believes he should be a solo act.
"I kind of see Jacob [Fatu] coming in alone. I see Jacob be at Smackdown or RAW just coming back into that old TV match, three minutes annihilating people. You know, just go to RAW, three minutes annihilating people. So he's not really with a brand because if he stays stuck in the brands, and they announced that he's with RAW, now you kind of already, 'Okay, when is he going to go with Jey?' But if he's committed to SmackDown, fans are going to say, 'Oh, when is he gonna go with The Bloodline?' So he needs to come in different," Rikishi said.
The WWE Hall of Famer added that he would like to see Jacob get involved with Roman Reigns and other Bloodline members after making a mark as a solo star:
"I would love to see Jacob run through the top talent roster on both sides and then finally, when the time is right, he would be involved into The Bloodline, meaning going up against The Rock, Roman Reigns, or Solo Sikoa. You got to give that match. In order for people to get the best out of Jacob, my feelings are that Jacob needs to dance with family members.''
A lot has changed in the Bloodline in the last few months, with Solo Sikoa now leading the group. Many expect a civil war is on the horizon and it would be interesting to see which side Jacob Fatu chooses.