Rikishi has followed The Bloodline War storyline closely as Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa have battled Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso in recent months. Sami Zayn has also realigned with the babyfaces to even the playing field.
WWE has built up Sikoa as the new Tribal Chief since WrestleMania 40, with the conclusion being that Reigns will earn that role back with an eventual singles win. The Bloodline OG beat The Bloodline 2.0 in WarGames at Survivor Series six nights ago.
On his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi stated that he sees his son, Solo, being the WWE Champion within the next year when asked whether The Bloodline 2.0 needs a wiseman like Reigns has with Paul Heyman.
“I honestly think that advice can be good for something like a consultant, and I’ll leave it at that, but I got full confidence in Solo. He’s a college graduate. This kid is smart. He knows he’s easy coming a mile away. He knows how to adapt, and so if you don’t come correct towards Solo, yeah, well, he’s gonna call you out on it, most definitely. It’s his time to eat. He’s been out for a minute, perfecting the craft. Waited his turn. Waited for his opportunity. [In] 2025, I see Solo Sikoa [as] WWE Champion.”
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