Solo Sikoa breaks silence following WWE SummerSlam controversy
Solo Sikoa's first-ever WWE SummerSlam match ended in chaos as Roman Reigns made his highly-anticipated return. Sikoa has been fairly quiet since The Biggest Party of the Summer, but now he is showing just how united The Bloodline is.
The self-proclaimed new Tribal Chief was close to dethroning Cody Rhodes of the Undisputed WWE Championship in the SummerSlam main event, thanks to help from Jacob Fatu. The Original Tribal Chief then returned to foil the title change as the WWE Universe erupted inside Cleveland Browns Stadium. The American Nightmare took advantage and finished Sikoa to retain.
Solo yelled a warning to Roman as SummerSlam ended, but he has laid low ever since. However, there is a new sign that Sikoa's faction remains united. Tama Tonga took to Instagram today to share a photo of himself with Sikoa, Fatu, and Tonga Loa. He shared the post to his Instagram Stories, without a caption, but none was needed as the message was quite clear.
Sikoa and Roman are expected to face off in singles action in the near future. The first time the Samoan brawlers linked up for standard tag team action was the loss to then-champions Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens at Night of Champions in May 2023. Their second, and last, time teaming up came just over 1 month later as they were defeated by The Usos at Money In the Bank.
Roman Reigns set for WWE SmackDown
Solo Sikoa's revenge on Roman Reigns could come as soon as this Friday night on SmackDown. The post-SummerSlam episode will air live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK.
WWE has confirmed Reigns for Friday's SmackDown. The former Shield member will be making his first blue brand appearance since before WrestleMania XL.
"The Tribal Chief is back. Roman Reigns shocked the entire WWE Universe when he returned at SummerSlam to attack his former enforcer Solo Sikoa, leaving his former rival Cody Rhodes to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. What will Reigns have to say in his first appearance on SmackDown since before WrestleMania XL? Find out at 8/7 C on FOX," reads the official preview.
Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tonga Loa, and Tama Tonga are sure to be on Friday's SmackDown after last week's tag championship victory. The SummerSlam go-home episode saw Fatu and Tonga defeat DIY to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship.