Roman Reigns' friend to appear with monster, Solo to turn face due to legend? 4 predictions for the OTC & Cody Rhodes vs The Bloodline at Bad BloodÂ
Roman Reigns returned on the season premiere of WWE SmackDown to help Cody Rhodes even the odds against The Bloodline. The Original Tribal Chief laid out the Solo-led faction with The American Nightmare.
This led to the company booking a massive tag team match for Bad Blood, which will see Reigns and Rhodes take on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. There is considerable buzz regarding the high-profile bout, as fans eagerly wait to see the former rivals team up against The Bloodline.
How would things turn out when the two megastars lock horns with Solo and Fatu on October 5? Here are four bold predictions for Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. The Bloodline at Bad Blood 2024:
#4. Randy Orton could turn heel on Cody Rhodes to cost him a potential win
Fans have been speculating about a potential heel turn for Randy Orton since he returned to WWE last year. However, that has not happened yet. That said, things may finally change at Bad Blood 2024.
There have been rumors that WWE will book a feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes in the coming days, and Triple H could lay down the breadcrumbs for the same at Bad Blood.
Randy Orton could make his presence felt during the tag match and turn heel, costing Cody Rhodes a potential win. This would not only add that shock value to the Premium Live Event but also set up the duo's feud beautifully.
#3. Hikuleo could debut
Given that prevailing over Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes won't be easy, Solo Sikoa could have a masterstroke up his sleeves. The Street Champion could have Tama Tonga's half-brother, Hikuleo, debut to help The Bloodline.
The 6ft 8in monster has been rumored to join the Solo-led faction for quite a while now, and that may finally happen at Bad Blood 2024. Hikuleo, along with Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, could help The Bloodline defeat Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
#2. Solo Sikoa could turn face due to The Rock
While Solo Sikoa has proclaimed himself as the Tribal Chief and the leader of The Bloodline, many believe that The High Chief, The Rock, has been pulling the strings from behind. If so, fans could witness a massive swerve at Bad Blood 2024.
The creative team could have Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes beat Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu clean at Bad Blood, with The Street Champion taking the pin. This could then lead to The People's Champion making his return, only to launch a brutal attack on Solo.
The Rock could blame Solo for the loss before kicking him out of the faction. This potential angle could make fans sympathetic towards The Street Champion, turning him face.
#1. Roman Reigns' friend Paul Heyman could return with Brock Lesnar
Roman Reigns was recently seen with his special counsel and best friend, Paul Heyman, at a non-WWE event. This may mean The Wiseman's return could be on the cards soon.
Given that The Bloodline currently holds the numbers advantage over Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, Heyman could return to Bad Blood with some backup. The WWE Hall of Famer could have his former client, Brock Lesnar, return alongside him to help the babyfaces even the odds against The Bloodline.
Triple H revealed earlier that WWE would be open to a conversation if The Beast wanted to return. Given that, a potential comeback on October 5 isn't unlikely. Heyman could persuade Lesnar to return to help Reigns and Cody against The Bloodline at Bad Blood 2024.