WWE reportedly set to introduce a new Bloodline member soon
The Bloodline has continued to expand since WrestleMania XL. If recent reports are anything to go by then WWE could soon introduce a new Bloodline member in the form of Hikuleo.
The 6' 8'' wrestler secretly signed with WWE shortly after his contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) expired this summer. The company even filed to trademark "Talla Tonga," suggesting Hikuleo could debut under the new name upon his main roster arrival.
The Tongan Giant has since been heavily linked to join the Solo Sikoa-led Bloodline. For those unaware, Hikuleo is the real-life brother of Tama Tonga and the adoptive brother of Tonga Loa.
The brothers have worked together as part of the Bullet Club faction and Guerrillas of Destiny in NJPW. With Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa having already joined forces with Solo Sikoa, many expect to see Hikuleo follow in their footsteps.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Hikuleo could be introduced to the ongoing Bloodline storyline in time for Survivor Series: WarGames on November 30:
“They also may introduce Hikuleo by then [Survivor Series: WarGames]. He’s under contract and everything and they are waiting for the time to add him. I don’t even know what side he would be on but I am going to guess he would be with his brothers. He’s been under contract for a long time and you figure at one point they wanna bring him in as this big monster,” Meltzer said.
What's next for The Bloodline in WWE?
Roman Reigns' return during the season premiere episode of SmackDown has once again renewed The Bloodline civil war. The Original Tribal Chief came to Cody Rhodes' rescue following The American Nightmare's successful title defense against Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage match.
Shortly after the turmoil, Sikoa challenged Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes to a tag team match at Bad Blood on October 5.
The Undisputed WWE Champion, however, was adamant about not getting involved in The Bloodline business. That changed when Reigns came out in the main event to say it's still his WWE and he's the only Tribal Chief regardless of who's wearing the Ula Fala.
Rhodes said it had been Roman's WWE until WrestleMania XL. The two rivals almost came to blows but the Tongans ambushed them, forcing the babyfaces to form a temporary alliance.
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes will team up for the first time to face Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa at Bad Blood. Could Hikuleo make his presence felt on the show? Only time will tell.