Solo Sikoa experienced a devastating loss on WWE SmackDown after being left alone by his MFT stablemates during a crucial match. The absence of support contributed to his defeat in an Elimination Chamber qualifying bout against Randy Orton and Aleister Black, as the tension within the faction grew amid ongoing feuds.
For several months, Solo Sikoa and the MFTs have been locked in a bitter rivalry with the Wyatt Sicks. While the MFT group managed to unseat the Wyatt Sicks and claim the WWE Tag Team Titles, crossing a line occurred when Solo stole Bray Wyatt’s lantern, intensifying hostilities between the factions.
Solo Forced to Compete Solo as MFT Members Go Missing Before Match
On this week’s SmackDown, Solo was scheduled to compete against Randy Orton and Aleister Black in a high-stakes elimination match to qualify for the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. However, before stepping into the ring, Solo was visibly searching for his fellow MFT team members who were nowhere to be found. With no allies to back him, he had no choice but to compete alone.
This disadvantage proved critical, as Randy Orton secured the victory with his famous RKO finisher, qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match. The loss highlights growing fractures within the MFT, damaging their unity and momentum heading into future WWE events.
Backstage Conflict Reveals Tensions Between Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa
Cody Rhodes, often viewed as one of WWE’s locker room leaders, recently opened up about a backstage dispute involving Solo Sikoa. On his podcast, Rhodes shared that Solo criticized him for receiving cheers he felt were undeserved during their match. This confrontation made Rhodes question his leadership approach.
“I went home texting my inner circle about like, man, have I like, Solo doesn’t respect me. Have I lost my, I’ve thought about it. I thought about it, like I’m supposed to lead him. And he’s telling me (to don’t cheer), and then I thought, ‘No, he’s right.’ It was Hunter. Finally, I was talking to Hunter. He was like, ‘Yeah, no, he’s not wrong,'”
– Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
Rhodes admitted that after discussing the matter with Triple H, he recognized that Solo’s criticism had merit. This incident reveals deeper undercurrents of friction within WWE’s locker room leadership and the MFT faction itself.
Uncertain Future Looms for MFT on WWE SmackDown
With Solo Sikoa’s latest loss and the absence of his stablemates, the strength and cohesion of the MFT group are in serious doubt. The internal tensions amplified by the lantern theft incident and backstage disagreements with leaders like Cody Rhodes may signal upcoming shifts in alliances. As WWE moves toward the Elimination Chamber event, fans will be watching closely to see how these conflicts influence Solo Sikoa’s path forward and whether the MFTs can restore unity and reclaim their dominance.
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