WWE 2K25‘s Showcase Mode will focus on The Bloodline and the legendary Anoa’i family, one of wrestling’s greatest dynasties. Now, fans have learned what matches they can look forward to as part of the Bloodline Showcase in three exciting modes:
Relive History:
Yokozuna w/ Mr. Fuji vs. Hulk Hogan – King of the Ring ‘93;
Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley – RAW February 13, 1997;
Nia Jax vs. Lyra Valkyria – Queen of the Ring ‘24;
The Usos vs. The New Day w/ Big E – Hell in a Cell ‘17;
Solo Sikoa vs. Carmelo Hayes w/ Trick Williams – NXT September 13, 2022.
Change History:
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) vs. The Steiner Bros – WrestleMania IX;
Rikishi vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin – No Mercy 2000;
Umaga w/ Armando Estrada vs. John Cena – New Year’s Revolution 2007;
Tamina vs. Natalya vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch – Money in the Bank ‘17;
Naomi vs. Bayley – Super ShowDown ‘20;
Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins – Royal Rumble ‘22.
Create History:
“High Chief” Peter Miavia vs. George “The Animal” Steele;
The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika) vs. The Dudley Boyz;
The OG Bloodline vs. New Bloodline in WarGames;
The Islanders (Haku and Tama) vs. The Street Profits;
And more!
WWE 2K25 is set to release on March 14, with the Deadman and Bloodline Editions of the game set to release one week early for eager gamers. With a roster of over 300 playable characters, this year’s game will be the literal biggest WWE game of all time, and one that will feature plenty from The Bloodline.
WWE 2K25 will hit shelves this March and fans are eager to see how the latest instalment in the franchise plays. Given the special ‘Bloodline Edition’ of the game, the Anoa’i family will be a huge part of WWE 2K25, including in the Showcase Mode.
The mode will follow several members of the Anoa’i family, including ones outside of the popular Bloodline storyline. Matches confirmed for the mode include:
Roman Reigns (c) Vs. Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins – WWE Royal Rumble 2022
Nia Jax Vs. Lyra Valkyria – WWE King And Queen of the Ring 2024
The Wild Samoans (with Captain Lou Albano) Vs. The Dudley Boyz
These three matches highlight various members of the Anoa’i family, even if the tag-team match never actually happened. For the entire Showcase Mode, Paul Heyman is on hand to introduce the matches, helping to build the atmosphere and set the tone before each bout.
Nia Jax will be represented as part of the Bloodline Showcase Mode.
WWE 2K25’s Showcase Mode will mark a major change from previous Showcases in WWE video games. These changes include:
Entrances: For the first time since WWE 2K17, entrances are back in a Showcase Mode. Introductions are back as well.
Commentary: This year’s Showcase will feature specific commentary for wrestlers during their entrances. Commentary during matches is also back.
Cutscenes: Cutscenes leading from one sequence in the gameplay to the next are back, and are skippable. Previous games included the ‘Slingshot’ approach in which gameplay was spliced with real-life footage from WWE’s past events.
What If Scenarios: Players will be able to take history in a different direction, such as having Roman Reigns beat Seth Rollins at the 2022 Royal Rumble.
WWE 2K25 is shaping up to be another exciting instalment in the franchise, one that will see plenty from the Anoa’i family. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE 2K25 ahead of the game’s release on March 14.
WWE 2K25 will feature a special Bloodline Edition, celebrating Roman Reigns’ faction and the wider Anoa’i family. Recently, the OTC was asked for what he thinks Afa and Sika, both of whom passed in 2024, would make to the Bloodline storyline.
“I think they’re looking down on us and they’re proud. I think they’re looking at what they started and they’re seeing what we’re developing.”
Reigns and his family have played a pivotal role on WWE for years now, a period of time that has seen wider changes to the company at large. When asked if this was the ‘Bloodline Era’ Reigns left it to others to define this period of time, but felt the name was apt.
“I don’t think you can go wrong by saying it’s the Bloodline era, the Tribal Chief era. We are the center of the storm. We make everything happen. All roads run through us. Even Cody Rhodes.”
The Bloodline saga has continued to develop, with eyes now on new arrivals including Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. As for Roman Reigns, it remains to be seen what’s next for him after a different family member stood tall at the 2025 Royal Rumble PLE.
Roman Reigns has responded to WWE fans questioning if the Bloodline storyline is winding down. The Tribal Chief makes it cyrstal clear: there’s still plenty left to explore.
The latest chapter in the Bloodline saga unfolded during WWE’s Raw debut on Netflix (January 6), where Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat to reclaim the Ula Fala and reaffirm his status as the Tribal Chief. With the storyline dominating WWE television since his return in August 2020, fans have speculated about when it might come to an end.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Reigns dismissed the idea that the story is nearing its conclusion, emphasizing its continued potential:
“I think there is so much meat left on the bone and so many different ways to go. I’ve only given X amount. There are so many more layers for me to showcase. There are so many more layers for Jey, Jimmy [Uso], Solo [Sikoa], Jacob, or Tama [Tonga].
We have so many great characters. For the Wiseman. There are so many more layers to showcase. We’re all in our prime. I’m in the best shape of my life. Wiseman is getting into the best shape.”
Reigns further reinforced his confidence in the storyline’s longevity. For someone who has done it all and been the company’s top box office attraction for a few years, he’s not looking to hang it up any time soon.
“It’s one of those things where, I think we can do this forever. I really do. A lot of people were like, ‘3rd inning.’ That was game one. It’s a seven-game series. I’m not trying to bring up these analogies to pinpoint timelines. That’s me saying confidently I can run this thing for two more years, no problem.”
As WWE’s top attraction, Reigns’ belief in the Bloodline story’s continued success suggests that fans can expect more twists and turns in the coming years. He’ll compete in his first Royal Rumble match in five years in just a matter of hours.
The Bloodline’s storied legacy appears poised to take center stage in the upcoming WWE 2K25 Showcase mode, as suggested by a teaser video featuring Jey Uso that was released by WWE Games. The short has sparked speculation about the mode’s focus on the multi-generational history of one of WWE’s most iconic families.
In the teaser, shared on WWE Games’ social media, Jey Uso greeted fans with his signature enthusiasm and was about to spill some information about the anticipated showcase mode until he was cut off by none other than Liv Morgan. She told Jey that she loves his passion, but maybe he should save the plans for the family dinner table.
“The fans don’t need to hear everything new in WWE 2K25. Not just yet, at least,” Morgan said. “So let’s just keep it under wraps, okay?”
The teaser is part of a broader promotional effort by WWE Games to build anticipation for WWE 2K25. The teaser caption included blood drip and index finger emojis, iconic symbols tied to the Bloodline faction, fueling speculation about the Showcase mode’s direction.
Additionally, the teaser coincides with rumors of exciting new features, including the potential return of inter-gender matches, further amplifying the hype for the January 28 announcement, when more details will be revealed.
Looking at a prospective Bloodline Showcase mode, a key question is whether the mode will center solely on the faction’s dominance during Roman Reigns’ historic reign or explore the Bloodline’s deeper roots.
The Bloodline family tree
The family’s legacy dates back to the 1980s, beginning with legends like Rocky Johnson and the Wild Samoans, through Rikishi’s era, and now to Roman Reigns, Jey, and Jimmy Uso’s modern-day dominance. If the Showcase incorporates the full breadth of the Bloodline’s legacy, it could offer one of the franchise’s richest narrative experiences to date.
This latest WWE 2K25 teaser with Jey Uso and Liv Morgan has us on high alert about additional information coming very soon. With the Bloodline faction seemingly at the forefront, the upcoming announcement on January 28 should answer a lot of our questions.
As Christmas Day nears, WWE’s Drew McIntyre has delivered a festive yet fierce message by parodying the beloved 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually.
In the original film, Mark (played by Andrew Lincoln) silently confesses his love to Juliet (Keira Knightley) through a series of handwritten cards, accompanied by the song “Silent Night.” McIntyre’s playful spoof mirrors this iconic scene, but with his own WWE twist.
The multi-time World Champion uses the cue cards to send a pointed warning to The Bloodline, who made a surprise appearance on Monday’s WWE Raw and stuck their nose in McIntyre’s business.
Instead of Christmas carols playing in the background, like in the movie, Seth Rollins’ entrance theme sets the scene for McIntyre delivering a sequence of cheeky and ominous messages.
“Say it’s smart marks.”
“With any luck, by next year…
“One of these will be world champion.”
The video hilariously cuts to images of multiple Drew McIntyres before continuing:
“But for now, let me say…
“Without hope or agenda…
“Just because I’m Drew McIntyre (and Drew McIntyre always tells the truth)…
“The Bloodline will pay for their crimes.”
“And no one is getting in my way, even if I have to look like this…”
At this point, McIntyre reveals a comical depiction of himself sporting Cody Rhodes’ signature neck tattoo—a nod to Kevin Owens’ recent mockery of the tattoo during an invasion of WWE headquarters.
The video concludes with a final holiday-themed message:
“Merry Drewmas.”
McIntyre caps it off with a wink and a humorous imitation of Seth Rollins’ entrance before walking off, leaving fans both entertained and intrigued about what’s to come in his feud with The Bloodline.
Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline wreaked havoc during the closing moments of this week’s WWE Raw, targeting two of the red brand’s most popular stars. In the main event, Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn, extending his winning streak over the ‘Honorary Uce,’ a streak mentioned on commentary.
After the match, McIntyre continued his assault on Zayn, prompting Jey Uso to intervene in an attempt to save his ally. Jey was ambushed by Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu. The Bloodline proceeded to dismantle Zayn, with Sikoa delivering a Samoan Spike to the former Intercontinental Champion, marking a chaotic conclusion to the episode.
This appearance follows McIntyre’s confrontation with the Bloodline on last week’s SmackDown. During the encounter, the Scottish Warrior hinted at an inevitable clash with Sikoa despite their shared animosity toward Roman Reigns and his allies. Sikoa’s impact on McIntyre’s career has been significant, as his interference at WWE Clash at the Castle in September 2022 cost McIntyre the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Sikoa’s Bloodline faction recently suffered a setback at Survivor Series: WarGames, where they teamed with Bronson Reed but lost to the OG Bloodline (including Zayn and Jey Uso) and CM Punk. The grueling match left several members sidelined with injuries: Bronson Reed sustained a leg injury, Tama Tonga is recovering from a bicep tear, and Jimmy Uso, who recently returned, had been dealing with a broken toe.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Solo Sikoa and his Bloodline, as the Tribal Chief prepares to do battle with Roman Reigns during Raw’s debut on Netflix.
Solo Sikoa firmly remains the Tribal Chief and Head of the Table, despite his Bloodline’s defeat at Survivor Series: WarGames. In the main event of WWE’s latest Premium Live Event, Sikoa’s Bloodline lost to Roman Reigns’ OG Bloodline with Solo taking the pinfall for his team.
The match saw both Tonga Loa and Bronson Reed suffer injuries, but that didn’t deter Sikoa during this week’s SmackDown. The show opened with Sikoa and his remaining allies establishing their dominance backstage, taking out Apollo Crews and several other individuals.
Later in the night, the group took out LA Knight and Andrade when both were making their case to be the first challenger to new U.S. Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. Interestingly, the faction did not attack Nakamura when they had the chance, as the Japanese star appeared poised to use his dreaded mist. On the mic, Sikoa declared that losing some men didn’t matter, as he still has the Ula Fala, the symbol of the Tribal Chief.
Roman Reigns was not a part of this week’s SmackDown, so did not share a rebuttal to what Sikoa had to say during the show. Nevertheless, the leader of the New Bloodline is eager to assert that he is firmly in control, despite his defeat at Survivor Series: WarGames in Vancouver.
The Bloodline Civil War remains one of WWE’s most captivating storylines, with tensions escalating between the original Bloodline led by Roman Reigns and the newer faction centered around Solo Sikoa. Recently, Zilla Fatu, a member of the legendary Anoa’i family, revealed which side he would align with if he joined WWE’s ongoing saga.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Zilla Fatu expressed his allegiance to Roman Reigns’ OG Bloodline. Explaining his choice, he stated,
“I might have to go with … Imma break it down why I have to go with him, but Imma have to go with Team OTC baby, Roman Reigns.”
Fatu also voiced discontent with Solo Sikoa’s adoption of the Samoan Spike, a finisher made famous by his late father, WWE Hall of Famer Umaga. “For him to you know … try and take my dad’s move or whatever, I don’t like it, so I’m going with Roman Reigns, whatever he needs, I’m there,” Fatu remarked, suggesting a personal reason for siding with Reigns over Sikoa.
The rivalry between the two Bloodline factions took center stage at WWE’s recent Survivor Series, where the original Bloodline, bolstered by CM Punk, defeated Solo’s faction and Bronson Reed in a brutal WarGames match. However, the tensions between the two sides appear far from resolved.
Zilla Fatu, currently carving his path in professional wrestling outside WWE, hinted at an eventual debut in the promotion. With his allegiance to Roman Reigns now clear, fans eagerly anticipate how his arrival could impact the ongoing Bloodline saga.
Paul Heyman believes The Bloodline saga is the best story ever told in wrestling history.
The wrestling veteran recently spoke to Shakiel Mahjouri for a new interview. He talked about things such as companies having too many championships, his return to TV, CM Punk’s rise in WWE, and more.
Heyman who is known for his knowledge of wrestling history was also asked where he ranks the Bloodline saga among all the other great stories told in the business. The former ECW owner explained that he ranks it at the top because of how long it has been drawing money for WWE:
“Because of the longevity that this storyline has had I have to rank it number 1. I mean the money-drawing years of the Horsemen weren’t this long. The money-drawing years of the nWo wasn’t this long. The money-drawing years of Austin vs. McMahon wasn’t this long. Hogan vs. Savage, Hogan vs. Piper which put WrestleMania 1 on the map.
So just in terms of overall storytelling and the constant ebb and flow of affecting other people’s environment in the roster. How they tell their stories. I would suggest it’s the most significant, it’s the biggest money drawing, it has the most longevity, has held the most interest and overall it has done so by being the most intriguing and compelling.”
Explaining what makes the tale so great, Heyman made similar comments to Triple H. He explained that in their story, a character’s evolution is not only inspired by the current circumstances but their past as well:
“Because at every turn you see the characters not just turn towards what the story calls for but the long-term effects of the development of these characters and the evolution of these characters is never lost on us. So if something happens that changes Roman Reigns in 2022, we don’t disavow knowledge of it in 2024. It plays into what’s happening in 2024. So because of that and because we keep it consistent, I would have to rank it number 1. All false humility aside.”
The OG Bloodline, alongside CM Punk, continued to stand tall after this week’s SmackDown went off the air. In the closing moments of the show, Punk returned to programming to align with Sami Zayn, The Usos, and Roman Reigns. The group, accompanied by the also-returning Paul Heyman, brought the fight to Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, putting to rest Solo’s plan for Reigns’ faction to surrender.
After the show, Reigns had a tense face-to-face with Punk, before the OTC, Sami, and The Usos, threw up the iconic Bloodline finger. Punk, beating to his own drum as always, didn’t join in with the gesture and instead hit his own ‘Go To Sleep’ taunt.
It remains to be seen whether Punk and Reigns will be able to co-exist, as both men had strong words for one another prior to Punk’s WWE return. Punk was openly critical of WWE during his AEW run, with Roman Reigns saying the following to BT Sport in response:
“CM Punk was not as good or as over as John Cena. [He] wasn’t as good or as over and moved the needle like The Rock.”
Now, Punk and Reigns will have to co-exist to take on Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline inside WarGames. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Bloodline saga ahead of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on November 30.
Tama Tonga has hinted at significant developments involving The Rock and WWE’s Bloodline faction. Following The Rock’s unexpected appearance at the Bad Blood Premium Live Event in Atlanta six weeks ago, speculation has grown about his role within the Bloodline.
A prevalent theory suggests that The Rock is orchestrating Solo Sikoa’s revamped Bloodline, which now includes Jacob Fatu, Tonga Loa, and Tama Tonga. During The Rock’s appearance at Bad Blood, footage captured Sikoa mentioning that The Rock’s involvement was part of “the plan,” adding weight to this theory.
Solo mentioned Roman needs to find 4 other people for wargames. Not 3.
Now we know, Sami isn’t on Team Solo after he fooled him again.
But Back at Bad Blood, when The Rock returned solo said, “it’s all part of the plan”
Further fueling speculation, recent footage from SmackDown showed Tama Tonga making a throat-cut gesture similar to one The Rock made at Bad Blood. When a Twitter user claimed this gesture confirmed The Rock’s leadership of the Bloodline,
Tama Tonga responded with a cryptic “Shhhhhhhh,” suggesting that a revelation about The Rock’s involvement may be forthcoming.
Solo Sikoa issued an ominous warning to the original Bloodline members after Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn reunited to confront his new faction on the November 8 episode of WWE SmackDown. In footage released by WWE following the encounter, an incensed Sikoa addressed his former associates.
“You messed up,” he declared. “I know everything about all four of you.
I was in that Bloodline, there’s a reason why I got out and created my own Bloodline. War Games, see you soon.”
The confrontation signals a significant escalation in the ongoing Bloodline saga, with both Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa expressing their readiness for war in the aftermath of the encounter.
Sami Zayn credited Jey Uso for his reunion with Bloodline after this week’s episode of SmackDown from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York went off air.
Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline was in the main event of this week’s show. When Roman Reigns came out to confront him, Sikoa issued a WarGames challenge to the former WWE Champion, introducing Zayn as the fifth member of his team.
Sami however, decided to align with his old friends instead. The show ended with the original Bloodline standing tall after taking out Solo and his teammates.
The Honorary Uce cut a promo praising Jey Uso after the show went off air and the segment finally ended with the two friends sharing a hug.
The episode also saw the continuation of the much-talked storyline between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The Viper first called out Owens demanding revenge for his actions at Crown Jewel.
The officials came out with security to try and stop the two from brawling with each other. In the end however, The Prizefighter managed to break free and he ended up hitting Orton with a banned move.
These weren’t the only headlines coming out of the show as General Manager Nick Aldis also announced a new Women’s US Championship during tonight’s SmackDown.
On the November 8 episode of WWE SmackDown, after weeks of internal conflict and uncertainty, Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn stood united against the new Bloodline.
The night began with Solo Sikoa and his faction—the “All-New, All-Different Bloodline”—demanding that the crowd in Buffalo acknowledge him as the undisputed Tribal Chief. But when Reigns entered the ring, Sikoa challenged him, claiming he didn’t need Reigns’s acknowledgment and taunting him by saying he could not be Tribal Chief without a tribe. Sikoa dared Reigns to find four partners to face his faction in a WarGames showdown.
Sikoa’s new Bloodline consists of himself, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, and Tonga Loa, with the unexpected addition of Sami Zayn. However, when Zayn appeared, the night took a surprising turn. Instead of attacking Reigns as Sikoa instructed, Zayn delivered a Helluva Kick to Solo, signaling his allegiance to the original Bloodline.
The brawl escalated as The Usos joined the fray to aid Reigns and Zayn against Sikoa’s group. With the crowd in full support, Reigns landed a decisive Spear on Solo, marking a clear shift in the battle. In the final moments, Jey and Jimmy Uso raised their fingers in unity, signaling the Bloodline’s signature hand gesture. Zayn followed suit, and after a tense moment of consideration, Reigns joined them, solidifying their alliance.
This explosive reunion suggests a powerful original Bloodline faction heading into Survivor Series, with the likely setup for a high-stakes WarGames match against Sikoa’s faction. The faction dynamics have taken a new turn, with Reigns, The Usos, and Zayn now seemingly standing stronger than ever.
Lance Anoa’i has become the latest member of his family to join WWE after reportedly singing over the summer. Fightful Select reports that Lance signed but is currently sidelined with an injury and won’t be cleared for a while. There are no imminent creative plans for him on either NXT or the main roster at this time.
The son of Samu and nephew of Afa Jr., Lance made his in-ring debut in 2010 and spent many of his early years in Afa Sr’s WXW promotion. He is a former MLW World Tag Team Champion, having held the gold with Jacob Fatu who debuted for WWE earlier this year. In October 2023, Lance announced on X that he’d been granted his release from MLW.
Lance Anoa’i In WWE
Though he only signed this year, Lance is no stranger to appearing for WWE. In January 2015, he teamed with Rhett Titus to serve as enhancement talent to The Ascension on SmackDown. Two years later, he was on the losing end of a tag team match against The Authors of Pain in WWE NXT.
Lance’s most notable WWE role to date came on the May 27, 2019 edition of WWE Raw, where he faced Shane McMahon. WWE’s Prodigal Son was feuding with Roman Reigns at the time and defeated Lance after Drew McIntyre attacked him. After the match he was beat down by McMahon and McIntyre, before Roman Reigns made the save.
Now a part of WWE, all eyes are on whether Lance will be factored into the Bloodline saga, and if so, whether it’ll be Roman Reigns or Solo Sikoa he acknowledges as his Tribal Chief. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Lance Anoa’i as the family’s role in WWE continues to grow.
The reunion of Roman Reigns and The Usos proved to be in vain at WWE Crown Jewel as the trio fell victim to The Bloodline in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At WWE’s latest event in Saudi Arabia, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu defeated Reigns, Jimmy, and Jey Uso with Sikoa getting the pinfall over the OTC. Reigns and The Usos formally reunited on this week’s SmackDown, albeit with Jey Uso making clear he hasn’t forgotten at the past.
After the match, Solo’s Bloodline continued their assault on Reigns and The Usos. This was interrupted by Sami Zayn, who teased aligning with Solo before attacking the new Tribal Chief. Reigns and The Usos recovered to fight back against the new Bloodline. When Sami went for a kick though, he accidentally clocked Reigns while Solo was able to escape.
WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:
Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)
Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
For years, The Usos established themselves as one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history, with multiple title reigns and records to their name. The pair split in 2023, but now, Jimmy and Jey are finally back together in a huge move that also saw the tag team championships change hands.
In the main event of the October 25, episode of WWE SmackDown, the Motor City Machine Guns faced Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa with the Bloodline’s gold on the line. Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso brawled with The Bloodline during the match, before a hooded figure showed up and attacked Loa and Tonga. This mystery person revealed himself to be Jey Uso. The Motor City Machine Guns then scored the win.
Jimmy turned on Jey at WWE SummerSlam 2023, prompting Jey to split from his family and depart for Monday Night Raw. The pair later feuded, resulting in Jey besting his brother at WrestleMania 40 in April of this year. This loss would result in Jimmy being ousted from The Bloodline in April, and he’d be out of action until Bad Blood.
Now, The Usos are back on the same page and SmackDown has brand new Tag Team Champions in Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the developments on this angle now that Jimmy and Jey are back on the same page.
Bron Breakker is IC Champion again thanks to some help from The Bloodline.
The main event of this week’s Raw from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania featured Jey Uso defending the IC title against Breakker. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu showed up in the arena halfway through the bout to ‘help’ Jey retain the title.
The duo of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa were also not far behind. Tonga showed up to encourage the defending champion but things turned into chaos when Jey superkicked his cousin. Tama Tonga then tried to level him but ate a superkick too.
Solo Sikoa still looked to help his cousin and he took a spear from Bron Breakker after pushing Uso out of the harm’s way. Jacob Fatu then came up face-to-face with Breakker to distract him. Jey was not convinced however and he leveled both Fatu and Breakker with a tope suicida.
The ending of the bout saw Adam Pearce running down to escort Tonga and Loa out of the arena. Jey looked to land a spear on his opponent in the meantime but Fatu attacked him.
The Samoan Wearwolf dropped his cousin on top of the announce desk. Bron Breakker then took advantage as he dumped Jey back into the ring for a super spear and the pin.
Jey Uso’s Intercontinental Championship reign ends at only 27 days with his loss while Breakker starts his second run with the title.
These events are likely to motivate Jey to finally join forces with Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso against Solo Sikoa’s disciples. The group would still be one member short and Sami Zayn may be next on the list of potential allies for the original Tribal Chief.
Since his 2020 transformation into the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns has called on fans and Superstars alike to acknowledge him with many doing exactly that. On this week’s SmackDown, it was Reigns’ turn to acknowledge somebody else, though things didn’t go well for the Original Tribal Chief.
During the October 18, edition of SmackDown, Reigns and Jimmy Uso shared a backstage segment. Jimmy mentioned that Paul Heyman would likely suggest talking to Jey Uso. Roman, however, promised he would “fix things tonight.” When Jimmy asked how he planned to do that, Roman replied, “I’m going to acknowledge Solo.”
In the show’s closing segment, Reigns came out alone, declaring that the fans would acknowledge him “for the last time.” Solo Sikoa then arrived with The Bloodline and Sikoa demanded that Reigns acknowledge him. Roman, in a rare moment, complied: “I acknowledge you, does that make you feel better?” But Solo wasn’t satisfied. He wanted Roman to acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief.
Solo pressed Reigns to acknowledge him as Tribal Chief, telling him to do it “or else.” As the fans changed “no,” Reigns fired back, stating “or else, what?” Solo laughed, saying neither man has truly changed, before the Bloodline brought out a beaten, limping Jimmy Uso, clearly the victim of a backstage attack.
A brawl broke out and while Reigns tried to fight the Bloodline by himself, the numbers proved to be too much. As SmackDown went off the air, fans chanted “Solo sucks” while Solo Sikoa stood tall, declaring that the ring now belonged to him.
Wrestling fans have long speculated about the possibility of Nia Jax aligning with The Bloodline. The reigning WWE Women’s Champion is cousins with The Rock, so she’d be an obvious choice if and when The Bloodline adds its first female member.
Jax says she’d be there for her family in a moment’s notice if they needed her, but she’s focused on dominating the Women’s division and she’s never been seriously considered.
“It’s only been discussed by fans. I definitely think that’s an easy thing to go to, but I also know that the boys really support us in our journey. They want us to be successful in our own right and pave our own path and create our own legacy.”
– Nia Jax on joining The Bloodline (Daily Mail)
The Bloodline consists of Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. They are currently engaged in a fierce feud with ex-Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and his nephew, Jimmy Uso. The Bloodline left Reigns and Uso severely injured on SmackDown last week, with Jimmy saying he and Reigns need help. The help will likely come from Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso, but the possibility remains that Nia Jax will get involved in this Bloodline civil war before all is said and done.
After an impressive run with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), former Strong Openweight Champion Hikuleo, who stands an imposing 6 feet 8 inches tall, signed with WWE in July 2024. At 33 years old, Hikuleo brings both size and experience to the roster, adding another talent with ties to the famed Anoa’i wrestling family. Fans have been eager to see how Hikuleo will be integrated into WWE, and new reports suggest that his journey will begin in NXT.
According to PWInsider Elite, Hikuleo has been added to WWE’s internal NXT roster, though the exact timing of his in-ring debut remains unclear. His last match was at NJPW’s Dominion event in June 2024, where he participated in a four-way elimination tag-team match.
Given Hikuleo’s strong familial connections, many speculated that he might bypass NXT entirely and debut directly on the main roster as part of the ongoing Bloodline storyline. As the brother of Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, Hikuleo is a natural fit for the group’s angle, which has seen Solo Sikoa’s faction clash with Roman Reigns. Both of Hikuleo’s brothers, as well as Jacob Fatu, skipped the NXT developmental process. However, it appears that won’t be the case for Hikuleo.
The Bloodline Family Tree
WWE seems to have different plans, opting for Hikuleo to further develop his skills in NXT before positioning him as a main roster talent. This strategic move comes at a pivotal time, as NXT is set to move to The CW next week. Hikuleo’s arrival, with his towering presence and Bloodline ties, is expected to provide a significant boost of star power to the developmental brand. His presence could help mark a new era for NXT on its new network.
With all this in mind, wrestling fans should stay on high alert for Hikuleo’s arrival in NXT sooner rather than later.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Hikuleo and The Bloodline.
Jey Uso has teased that The Bloodline story may be going in a different direction than fans are expecting after the return of Roman Reigns to WWE programming.
Solo Sikoa has taken over the role of The Tribal Chief after Reigns’ WrestleMania 40 loss to Cody Rhodes. He has since introduced a number of new members of the esteemed Anoa’i family to WWE programming.
Fans have been expecting to see Roman reuniting the old Bloodline with The Usos and Sami Zayn to take on this new threat after his return at SummerSlam.
Jey Uso was asked about the progression of the story and where he fits into it during an interview with Metro. He claimed that he doesn’t know what the plans are:
“I’m looking forward to the Bloodline storyline as much as you all are, because I’ll be honest, I don’t know what we’re going to do, I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Defying the expectations, Roman Reigns so far has made no attempts to reconcile with his old partners. He has instead found an unlikely ally in Cody Rhodes for the Bad Blood match against Solo and Jacob Fatu.
In the wake of the Survivor Series: WarGames event set for November 30; many are expecting to see him back on screen with his former allies soon.
The Yeet Man however is not sure if it will be natural for him to go back in light of the progression he has made as a singles star. He instead believes that the Original Tribal Chief could find the help he needs from other members of the family:
“I don’t know how we how they’re going to intertwine me back in there… Sami would be my first pick, right? It only makes sense. Hey, we might have other family members, more surprises, man!”
Roman Reigns leading a completely new group of Anoa’i family members is certainly a proposition that fits with the booking philosophy of focusing on new stars that WWE has adapted since Triple H took over as a booker.
There is no shortage of potential soldiers he can find in his family and names such as Zilla Fatu and Thamiko Fatu have already captured people’s eyes as potential future stars for the promotion.
Roman Reigns will be teaming up with an unlikely ally for his WWE return match against Bloodline at the upcoming Bad Blood PLE event.
The SmackDown season premiere on USA Network opened with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a cage match.
The Bloodline didn’t like it when Cody managed to beat Solo once again with a Cross Rhodes to retain his title. The group attacked the American Nightmare once the bell rang. After Jacob Fatu landed a moonsault off the top rope, Sikoa ordered him to get to the top of the cage.
Before Fatu could fly, however, Roman Reigns’ music hit, and the Original Tribal Chief came out to a huge pop. He brawled with the Bloodline for a bit and took out the group with help from Cody. The two stood in the ring unsure of each other to end the segment.
Later in the episode, Nick Aldis revealed that Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu have challenged Rhode & Reigns for a match at the upcoming PLE. At first Cody declined the offer saying that he was done with The Bloodline and they were Roman’s problem.
The final segment of the show saw Roman Reigns taking the contract from Aldis and declaring that he didn’t need a tag team partner to take care of family business. Reigns proclaimed that he remains the Tribal Chief and that the WWE ring still belongs to him.
Cody Rhodes took an exception to this claim. He came out to tell his WrestleMania 40 opponent that WWE is not his anymore since he got dethroned at the Show of Shows. Solo Sikoa then came out with Jacob Fatu while Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga tried to take out Rhodes and Reigns from behind.
Roman and Cody sent the two crashing before Reigns signed the contract. Cody stared at him for a second before extending his hand to ask for the papers. The WWE Champion signed it as well, making the Head of the Table’s return match official.
WWE Bad Blood will take place at the State Farm Arena in Cody’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 5. You can check out the other matches announced for the show here.
WWE is officially on the road to their next premium live event, Bash In Berlin, which will take place on August 31 in Berlin, Germany. Ahead of the PLE, the company stopped for a live house show at the Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, on August 27.
The card featured several matchups from the Friday Night Smackdown roster as WWE prepares for a live episode on August 30 at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. The house show also had WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Ilja Dragunov, and Sheamus competing to represent the Monday Night RAW brand. In the main event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes put his title on the line against AJ Styles.
WWE Results (8/27)
Here are the results(Provided by Cagematch) for the latest WWE house show:
WWE United States Championship Fatal Four Way Match: (C) LA Knight b. Ludwig Kaiser, Sheamus, and Shinsuke Nakamura
DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) b. Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson)
WWE Women’s Championship Match: Bayley b. (C) Nia Jax via DQ
Bayley & Naomi b. Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: (C) Gunther b. Ilja Dragunov
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill b. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell
WWE Tag Team Championship Match: (C) The Bloodline (Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa) with Jacob Fatu b. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
Undisputed WWE Championship Match: (C) Cody Rhodes b. AJ Styles
Reactions From WWE Road To Bash In Berlin Event
WWE fans who attended the show have expressed their enjoyment on social media by sharing photos and videos from the event. The company has also shared a post on X of Kaiser making his entrance in his home country, which received a huge reaction from the crowd.
WWE Continues To Build Momentum Ahead Of Bash In Berlin
The company will continue its road to Bash In Berlin with two more house shows before Smackdown. WWE will hold events at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, on August 28 and at the Festhalle Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, on August 29. Tickets for both shows are still on sale on Ticketmaster.
The tour through Germany has given fans a taste of what to expect at the PLE this Saturday. Based on the reactions from those attending the house shows this week, Bash In Berlin should have a great crowd to witness some of WWE’s best superstars compete live.
