At a recent WWE live event, Solo Sikoa caused a stir by giving the middle finger to the crowd, an unexpected gesture during the ongoing European Tour. Currently, Sikoa leads the MFT faction, which continues to assert its dominance on SmackDown through intense rivalries, including their ongoing feud with The Wyatt Sicks.
MFT Faces Off Against The Wyatt Sicks Once Again
The tension between the two groups was on full display as they clashed in a match during the live event. Solo Sikoa, positioned at ringside supporting his stablemates, interacted provocatively with the fans by extracting his middle finger from his pocket and directing it toward the audience. This moment, though shocking, fits within the complex portrayal of Sikoa’s character, which swings between serious aggression and a lighter, more playful side.
In this encounter, Sikoa also carried a significant item — the lantern belonging to the late Bray Wyatt. While Uncle Howdy usually holds this lantern as a tribute to his late brother Bray Wyatt, it was in Sikoa’s possession, adding symbolic weight to the rivalry. This detail speaks to the narrative importance WWE is placing on the object as part of the storyline.
Recent Tag Team Battle Highlights MFT’s Victory
On the previous week’s episode of SmackDown, the two factions battled in an eight-person tag team match that was marked by notable moments, such as Erik Rowan’s bout against Talla Tonga and Uncle Howdy’s aggressive entry into the fight. Despite the Wyatt Sicks appearing to gain momentum with Howdy’s dominance, Solo Sikoa’s tactical move to seize the lantern distracted Uncle Howdy long enough for MFT to capitalize.
Following this disruption, Tama Tonga executed his cutthroat finisher on Uncle Howdy, securing the pin and the win for MFT. This event further intensified the brewing conflict over control of the lantern, which seems to be a key element in the feud moving forward.
How WWE will continue to develop this storyline, particularly Solo Sikoa’s role with the lantern and The Wyatt Sicks’ attempt to reclaim it, remains uncertain but is expected to be significant in upcoming SmackDown episodes and live shows.
Solo Sikoa being a menace on WWE live events yet again 😂pic.twitter.com/71HWSIqeZo
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 14, 2026
