Roman Reigns to be attacked by Jacob Fatu's replacement; shocking Bloodline twist? 4 ways Solo Sikoa can counter The Original Tribal Chief's return
Roman Reigns made his much-anticipated return to WWE in the main event of SummerSlam last Saturday. The Original Tribal Chief attacked Sola Sikoa to help Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Sikoa was furious at The Biggest Party of the Summer, and a strong response is expected from him on the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown.
So, without further ado, let's take a look at four ways Solo Sikoa can respond to his former Tribal Chief.
#4. Hikuleo replaces Jacob Fatu and attacks Roman Reigns
Cody Rhodes almost lost his title at SummerSlam when Jacob Fatu hit him with a splash from the top rope through the announce table. However, The Samoan Werewolf hurt his leg in the process and was struggling to stand up after the spot.
The WWE Tag Team Champion was spotted wearing a walking boot after SummerSlam. His in-ring status is up in the air right now.
If Fatu is forced to miss time from the ring, WWE could pull the trigger on Hikuleo's debut. The former NJPW star could become Solo Sikoa's new enforcer and take out Roman Reigns.
This could also plant the seeds for Jacob Fatu siding with Reigns when he returns, as he hinted at betraying Solo Sikoa in the past.
#3. Solo Sikoa sends Rikishi as his Wiseman
Solo Sikoa formed his Bloodline and picked every star of his choosing to fill each specific spot. However, he has not introduced a Wiseman so far.
He may send his father, Rikishi, as his new Wiseman to deal with Roman Reigns. This way, he could play mind games with The Original Tribal Chief without having to face him.
#2. Solo Sikoa reveals The Rock as the real Tribal Chief
Since taking over The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa and his men have wreaked havoc on SmackDown. They suffered the biggest blow to date when Roman Reigns returned to take out his cousin at SummerSlam.
As things seem to be getting out of Sikoa's hands now, he could back off and, in a shocking twist, reveal that The Rock is the actual Tribal Chief.
Before going on a hiatus, The Final Boss said that the story between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes was over. However, the story between him and The American Nightmare was far from over. He may have ordered Sikoa to keep Rhodes in check during his absence.
With Reigns ruining that plan, it may be time for The Rock to return and confront his cousin, setting up a potential encounter at WrestleMania 41.
#1. The Anoa'i family elders strip Roman Reigns of the Tribal Chief status
Roman Reigns formed The Bloodline with the support of the elders in his family. The same elders sent Solo Sikoa to help The Original Tribal Chief at Clash at the Castle 2022 against Drew McIntyre.
Since The Original Tribal Chief cost Sikoa the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam, he may be punished for stopping the title from returning to The Bloodline.
Reigns has seemingly started calling himself The Original Tribal Chief, but his actions may cost him that title, and he may have to fight Sikoa for it during the inevitable Bloodline Civil War.