Wrestling veteran Vince Russo has openly criticized the recent booking of Solo Sikoa amid the ongoing Solo Sikoa wrestling booking controversy. The storyline unfolded on last night’s WWE SmackDown, where Solo Sikoa and his faction, the MFTs—comprising JC Mateo, Talla Tonga, and Tonga Loa—were involved in a staged hit-and-run incident. The angle progressed with Solo accusing fellow wrestler Jacob Fatu of masterminding the crash, leading to police intervention and questioning of the involved parties.
Details of the Controversial Angle and Police Involvement
According to the storyline, law enforcement arrived on the scene and detained The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu, for questioning. However, after reviewing security camera footage, the police arrested Solo Sikoa, who holds the United States Championship, for fabricating evidence and falsely accusing Fatu. Despite the video evidence being central to the storyline’s progression, <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE chose not to broadcast the footage to the audience, a decision that brought significant criticism.
Vince Russo’s Views on Execution and Fan Engagement
During this week’s BroDown podcast, hosted by Mac Davis, Russo voiced frustration over the storyline’s construction and its presentation to viewers. He emphasized that while the on-screen police claimed to have seen the crucial footage, WWE never revealed it to the viewers, creating a disconnect in storytelling and leaving fans confused.
“The cop says, ‘We saw the footage.’ I’m glad you did; we didn’t. So, what was the point, bro? This is what it was. This was such a weak attempt at something. They were trying to do something. And this was an awful, freaking attempt of [sic] trying to do something,” he said. [From 13:10 onwards]
—Vince Russo, Wrestling Veteran
Upcoming Match and Future Stakes
As a result of this storyline development, Solo Sikoa is set to defend his United States Championship against Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam in a Steel Cage Match. This upcoming match will likely be pivotal, not only for the title but also for addressing the tension created by the controversial angle. The backlash from fans and wrestling professionals like Russo highlights the importance of clearer storytelling and more engaging execution in future WWE plots.
