Solo Sikoa’s storyline took an unexpected turn on WWE SmackDown when he was arrested by local authorities as part of a scripted angle. This Solo Sikoa WWE arrest reaction caught the attention of WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, who responded to the development and expressed his hopes for new directions in Sikoa’s career moving forward.
Solo Sikoa’s Angle on SmackDown Leads to Arrest
On the latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Solo Sikoa plotted to frame fellow wrestler Jacob Fatu. However, when questioned by in-storyline authorities, it was revealed that Sikoa himself attempted the deceit, resulting in his arrest on the show. This twist created tension and drama leading up to an important title match storyline.
Prior to the arrest segment, WWE official Adam Pearce announced that Solo Sikoa, the current United States Champion, would defend his title against Jacob Fatu inside a Steel Cage at The Biggest Party of the Summer event in New Jersey. The arrest angle served as a dramatic setup for this high-stakes match. Rikishi took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his reaction with a simple blood emoji, referring to The Bloodline faction that both he and his son are famously part of.
Rikishi Advocates for New Opponents Outside of The Bloodline
Having witnessed Solo Sikoa’s efforts to step out from Roman Reigns’ shadow as leader of The Bloodline in 2024, Rikishi believes it is time for fresh rivalries. Although Sikoa’s reign ended with the loss of the Ula Fala championship to Roman Reigns on RAW’s Netflix debut, Solo later formed a new group consisting mainly of Tongans. Still, many of his central storylines have involved family members within the faction.
During an interview on his show “Rikishi Fatu Off The Top,” the WWE Hall of Famer suggested that WWE creative should book Solo Sikoa’s faction against opponents beyond family rivalries. He expressed a desire to see his son and his crew face new, credible challengers in order to bring variety and excitement to their storylines.
“You know, I would love to see Solo and his crew just go up against somebody besides The Bloodline. This way, it kind of just adds something fresh to it, and to see how these boys will be able to work with other people besides family members,” Fatu said.
Upcoming Title Match and the Future of Solo Sikoa’s Reign
The stage is set for Solo Sikoa to defend the United States Championship against Jacob Fatu in a Steel Cage match at the upcoming event in New Jersey. Fans will be watching closely to see if Sikoa can retain his title and further establish himself away from The Bloodline’s long shadow. Rikishi’s comments underscore the importance of broadening Solo’s rivalries, potentially increasing intrigue and elevating his status within WWE.
As this storyline progresses, the blending of family legacy with new rivalries could shape Solo Sikoa’s trajectory in WWE, delivering fresh content while honoring the roots of his wrestling heritage.
